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Andre Burakovsky Isn’t as Bad a Pickup as Senators Fans Think
Other than the Brady Tkachuk trade and the acquisition of William Eklund in a quick pivot, it’s been a quiet start to the Ottawa Senators’ offseason. They did retain Claude…
Wild 2025-26 Grade Reports: Yakov Trenin
We’re halfway through the month of July, and while there’s been some big news in the NHL, the Minnesota Wild have been relatively quiet as of late. Still no news…
3 Storylines to Follow in the Golden Knights’ 2026-27 Schedule
The Vegas Golden Knights officially know the road ahead. The NHL released the full 2026-27 regular-season schedule on July 16, giving Vegas its first look at an 84-game campaign that…
Jets’ First Month of 2026-27 Will Be a Gauntlet
The Winnipeg Jets will have to fight through quite the gauntlet early on in the upcoming season. The Jets’ 2026-27 schedule dropped yesterday — THW broke down their 84-game slate…
New York Islanders’ 2026-27 Season Schedule Released
The New York Islanders and the NHL announced the 2026-27 regular-season schedule on Thursday. The 84-game schedule is the longest since the 1993-94 season. Here are the must-knows for Islanders…
Canadiens Re-Sign Dach to One-Year Deal to Avoid Arbitration
The Montreal Canadiens came to terms with restricted-free-agent Kirby Dach, re-signing the 25-year-old to a one-year, $3.6 million deal.
Sharks’ 2026-27 Season Brings Expectations They Haven’t Faced in Years
For the better part of a decade, the San Jose Sharks entered each season with a familiar sense of low stakes. The rebuild years asked for patience, not results, and…
Bruins Playing It Safe With Retread of Connor Clifton
While the Boston Bruins should be given the proper kudos for promoting Michael DiPietro, there remains another issue: retreads. Retreads aren’t necessarily a bad thing, but for a retooling organization…
Meet the Newest New Jersey Devil: Anthony Mantha
On Wednesday, July 15, the New Jersey Devils signed forward Anthony Mantha to a two-year contract worth $9.5 million. Mantha’s average annual value (AAV) is $4.75 million, but the official contract breakdown is: 2026-27: $5.4 million & 2027-28:…
New Jersey Devils Announce 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule
The New Jersey Devils unveiled their 2026-27 regular-season schedule on Thursday, marking the first time in league history that all 32 teams will complete an 84-game slate. The Devils’ announcement…
Penguins’ 3 Biggest Goalie Questions Entering 2026-27
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ goaltending situation might be exciting, but that does not make it safe. If anything, it might be the clearest example of where Pittsburgh’s youth movement could either…
Penguins’ 3 Trade Candidates Entering 2026-27
The Pittsburgh Penguins do not have to trade a veteran just because the roster is changing. That would be too simple, and it would ignore the fact that Sidney Crosby…
What Every Young Canadiens Player Needs to Improve This Summer
Montreal was the youngest team in the NHL last season and will again be among the league’s youngest this season. This is largely because general manager Kent Hughes and executive…
Maple Leafs’ Hildeby Trade Has an Uncomfortable Similarity to the Tuukka Rask Deal
We’re not suggesting Dennis Hildeby is the next Tuukka Rask. What we’re suggesting is that the circumstances surrounding Hildeby’s departure from the Toronto Maple Leafs bear an uncanny resemblance to…
Oilers’ Worst-Case Scenarios for 2026-27
The 2026-27 NHL Season will be especially revealing for the Edmonton Oilers. They’ll either hoist the Stanley Cup in June or completely fall apart before the playoffs start. A lot…
Breaking Down the Winnipeg Jets’ 2026-27 Schedule
The 2026-27 NHL regular-season schedule dropped on July 16 and there’s no shortage of intrigue and interest in the slate of games the Winnipeg Jets will play as they attempt…
Today in Hockey History: July 16
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 17 July 16 has not been the busiest day in National Hockey League history. However, a pair of Hockey…
Golden Knights’ System Perfectly Fits 2026 Draft Pick Juho Piiparinen
The Vegas Golden Knights signed Juho Piiparinen to a three-year entry-level contract this week, then confirmed he will spend 2026-27 on loan to Tappara in the Finnish Liiga. Who the…
NHL Rumors: Kane’s Two Teams, Savoie Talk, Root of Larkin’s Rift
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Detroit Red Wings are dealing with the fallout of a front-office shakeup and a captain in Dylan Larkin who wants out. Some are trying…
Biggest Steals From the 2012 NHL Draft
Fourteen years later, we can now confirm the biggest steals of every round of the 2012 Entry NHL Draft, excluding the first round. We will look at where they are…
Wayne Gretzky – The Great One’s 9 Most Unbreakable Records
Wayne Gretzky spent his entire professional hockey career (20 seasons in the NHL and one in the WHA) rewriting the record books. When ‘The Great One’ retired following the 1998-99…
John Chayka’s Gamble on Darren Raddysh Reveals His Blueprint for the Maple Leafs
John Chayka didn’t overhaul the Toronto Maple Leafs’ defence this summer, but he did change its identity. Players in: Darren Raddysh, Emil AndraePlayers out: Brandon Carlo, Simon BenoitReturning: Morgan Rielly,…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Akhtyamov, Bobrovsky, Stolarz & Pang on Goaltending
For the Toronto Maple Leafs, goaltending remains one of the biggest questions heading into the season. For a long time, fans have wondered whether the organization had the stability needed…
3 Reasons the Columbus Blue Jackets Can Make the Playoffs in 2027
The Columbus Blue Jackets are facing hard realities this offseason. After falling short of the playoffs thanks to a 2-7-1 stretch, the team already had questions. Then Kirill Marchenko made…
Windsor Spitfires Sign 2026 OHL Fourth-Round Pick Jake LaMontagne
The Windsor Spitfires can add another name to the depth charts. As the club continues to prepare for the 2026-27 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season, they signed another important draft…
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