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Takeaways from Nashville Predators 3-1 Loss to Minnesota Wild
The Nashville Predators (0-1-0) started their season with a dud at home against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, losing 3-1. The Wild were spurred on by a good start, with…
Red Wings Milestones to Watch in the 2026-27 Season
With the Red Wings 2026-27 season getting started tonight in a match against the New York Rangers, I wanted to shine a spotlight on some of the biggest milestones that…
Oilers’ Unhappy Reunion with Glenn Anderson 30 Years Later
There have been many instances of former players returning to the Edmonton Oilers years after their initial go-round with the National Hockey League club. Kevin Lowe came back to provide…
Every NHL Team’s Longest-Tenured Player
*this article was updated in September 2026**this archive was originally written by Ryan Gagne Hockey players train their entire lives to make it to the best league in the world…
NHL’s Top 10 Defencemen for 2026-27: Preseason Update
The NHL has plenty of talented defensemen across the league, maybe more than ever, but there is always a debate about who falls into the top 10 when it comes…
The Maple Leafs Are Still Figuring Out What This New Team Is
Something felt a little strange about the Toronto Maple Leafs opening two games of the season. They looked like a team still trying to figure out what kind of a…
Blues GameDay Preview: 2026-27 Season Opener Against Stars
The moment we have all been waiting for has arrived. The St. Louis Blues will take the ice for the first time in the 2026-27 season when they face the…
Kraken’s Semyon Vyazovoi Is Goalie of the Month in the KHL
Seattle Kraken’s goalie prospect Semyon Vyazovoi had a great start to the 2026-27 campaign in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) as he was awarded Goalie of the Month honors on…
3 Takeaways from Blackhawks’ Blowout Loss Versus the Mammoth
When it comes to the Chicago Blackhawks, one word comes to mind: rebuilding. However, it’s come to the point of the future of the franchise that the word can’t be…
4 Takeaways From Devils 3-2 OT Home Opener Victory Over Flyers
On Thursday, Oct. 1, the New Jersey Devils hosted the Philadelphia Flyers for their home and season opener of the 2026-27 season. The Flyers had just played the previous day,…
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 9-7 Win Against Canucks
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks by a score of 9-7 in an absolutely wild game at Rogers Arena on Thursday (Oct. 1). Forward Leon Draisaitl scored twice for…
3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 6-3 Loss to the Blue Jackets
The 2026-27 season is here for the Buffalo Sabres, beginning with a game on the road against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Both teams have something to prove, though for entirely…
3 Takeaways From the Sharks’ Win Versus the Panthers
In an overtime thriller, the San Jose Sharks beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 in their season opener at SAP Center. The Panthers erased a 3-0 deficit to force overtime, but…
Blue Jackets React to Matthew Knies’ Historic Debut
If it seemed like Matthew Knies had a little bit of a chip on his shoulder on Thursday night, his performance against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night certainly showed…
5 Flames Prospects Who Should Soon Be in the NHL
As the Calgary Flames continue their first true rebuild after the failed retool in 2022 when they brought in Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri, there is one major blessing, and…
Red Wings 2026-27 Season Preview: Uncertainty Reigns, X-Factors & More
After a tumultuous offseason, the Detroit Red Wings are ready to kick off the 2026-27 campaign and prove their doubters wrong. There hasn’t been much optimism about the impending season…
Maple Leafs Hope Anthony Stolarz’s Win Over Islanders Springboards a Bounce-Back Campaign
The 2025-26 season was one to forget for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Injuries plagued the team, issues surfaced in every facet of their system, and for the first time in…
Canadiens Wise to Have Passed on Marchenko Despite Trade to Maple Leafs
Kirill Marchenko was an ideal trade target at an unideal cost for the Montreal Canadiens. Passing on him still makes the most sense.
Washington Capitals Announce 2026-27 Opening Night Roster
As the 2026-27 NHL season gets underway, the Washington Capitals are set for a successful campaign and are hopeful for a deep Stanley Cup playoff run. They’ve announced their opening-night…
Bold Predictions for the Detroit Red Wings’ 2026-27 Season
With the Detroit Red Wings’ season kicking off Friday in a bout against the New York Rangers, it’s time to plant a few flags in the ground and take a…
3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 6-0 Win Over Blackhawks
There’s probably not a better way to start the season. It was sheer domination by the Utah Mammoth on Thursday to open up their season. A big 6-0 win over…
Blue Jackets Open Season Without 3 Top Defensemen
The Columbus Blue Jackets got some tough news in advance of their 2026-27 season opener. They will be without three of their top defensemen not only Thursday night, but for…
Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson Contract Standoff Exposes Bigger Organizational Problem
The Detroit Red Wings kick off their 2026-27 season Friday and top-pairing defenseman Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned. In fact, he’s not even in Detroit – he’s training in Sweden after…
Flames’ Morgan Frost’s Future Contract Entirely in His Hands This Season
Morgan Frost is coming off his most productive season yet after eclipsing the 20-goal mark for the first time in his career. He added 21 assists for 43 points, his…
Devils Gameday Preview: Home Opener Hosting the Flyers
The ice is ready for the New Jersey Devils‘ first game of the 2026-27 season. They host the Philadelphia Flyers tonight in their home opener. The Devils played their last…
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