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Buffalo Sabres Jersey History
The Buffalo Sabres have been a member of the NHL for 56 years now, and while things haven’t been good for them in recent memory, this is a team that…
Chicago Blackhawks Logo History
Let’s face it, we’re all a little tired of the Chicago Blackhawks. Given how often they’re on national television, how many of them were named to the National Hockey League’s…
Jacob Fowler Is Making a Strong Case to Be the Canadiens’ No. 1 Goalie
The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2026-27 season with plenty of questions surrounding their goaltending situation, but few expected Jacob Fowler to become such an important part of the conversation this early. After being recalled following Samuel Montembeault’s injury, the young netminder has taken full advantage of his opportunity, quickly establishing himself as Montreal’s most reliable option between the pipes. With Montembeault eventually returning and Jakub Dobes struggling to find his ...
Wanna Get Away? Blue Jackets Excited for Road Trip After Lengthy Home Stretch
You know a schedule is strange when a head coach who’s been in the NHL for decades says he’s never seen anything like this before. With the exception of two…
Top 4 2026 Heritage Classic Moments Between Jets and Canadiens
The Winnipeg Jets hosted the Montreal Canadiens in the 2026 Heritage Classic on a crisp Sunday evening at a sold-out Princess Auto Stadium, and it was a superb atmosphere and…
NHL News Roundup: Hellebuyck Trade, Tkachuk’s Return to Ottawa & More
Another week has passed in the NHL season, and it was another busy one. From Brady Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa to the New Jersey Devils acquiring Connor Hellebuyck, here are…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan’s Impact & Stecher’s Long-Awaited Reunion With Rielly
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a couple of interesting stories worth a closer look. Easton Cowan is putting up some nice early numbers, and while we’re still a long way…
3 Takeaways from the Blackhawks’ 3-2 Loss to the Panthers
In the wake of a 4-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, the Chicago Blackhawks were looking to shake things up ahead of a home contest against one of the better…
3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 6-2 Loss to the Predators
After losing their second straight, a 4-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils, the Avalanche needed a “get right” game. They had just that, a strong 6-3 win over one…
Blue Jackets’ Pyotr Andreyanov is the KHL Rookie of the Week
Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Pyotr Andreyanov was named the Kontinental Hockey League’s (KHL) Rookie of the Week on Monday, the first time the 19-year-old goaltender has earned the honor. The…
4 Takeaways From the Wild’s Back-to-Back
The Minnesota Wild were in the midst of their road trip when they faced the Seattle Kraken in the first half of a back-to-back on Saturday night, Oct. 24, and…
Blues’ Standouts of the Week: Broberg, Holloway, and Barron
The St. Louis Blues began a five-game homestand this past week. It was a successful week overall. They started with back-to-back wins over the Winnipeg Jets and Vegas Golden Knights.…
Hurricanes’ 3-1-1 State Fair Road Trip Proves Culture Overcomes Adversity
The reigning Stanley Cup champions had an interesting five-game road trip during the North Carolina State Fair; on top of injuries, they dealt with a late case of the flu…
Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines — Power Play Struggles Continue & More
Here are the Buffalo Sabres news, rumors and latest updates for the week of Oct. 25 – Nov. 1, 2026. Can Put Hellebuyck Rumors to Rest Since the 2026 NHL…
Hurricanes End Nikishin Contract Stalemate With 1-Year Deal
After what felt like an eternity, the Carolina Hurricanes and defenseman Alexander Nikishin have come to a contract agreement. The Hurricanes Sunday afternoon announced the 25-year-old signed a one-year, $3…
Flyers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Michkov’s Creativity, Ristolainen Returns and More
The Philadelphia Flyers entered the final week of October looking for consistency, healthier bodies and a way to turn a difficult start into something more sustainable. Head coach Rick Tocchet’s…
Blue Jackets Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Consistency Tested, Road Trip and More
With defensive injuries creating lineup questions and the schedule shifting toward a three-game road trip, the Columbus Blue Jackets have several issues to address before November arrives. Rick Bowness is…
Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injuries Mounting, Search for Consistency and More
The Pittsburgh Penguins enter the final week of October searching for consistency, healthier bodies and a way to turn promising individual performances into sustained team results. With key forwards sidelined…
Red Wings Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Searching for Consistency, Trade Drama Continues and More
The Detroit Red Wings enter the final week of October with reasons for optimism, but also some familiar questions about consistency, health and their ability to turn encouraging stretches into…
Rangers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Lafrenière Shines, Reimer Signs and More
The New York Rangers enter the final week of October with a promising start to the season, but the loss of Igor Shesterkin has fundamentally changed the outlook for a…
Flames Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Backlund Injury, Offensive Consistency and More
The Calgary Flames enter the final week of October facing an important early-season stretch. With a demanding schedule ahead, questions surrounding the health of key players and the club’s ability…
Bruins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Division Leaders, Goalies Deliver, Full Roster and More
The Boston Bruins are giving their supporters plenty of reasons for optimism as October draws to a close. Under head coach Marco Sturm, Boston has combined timely scoring, dependable goaltending…
Senators Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injuries Looming Large, Maintaining Momentum and More
The Ottawa Senators’ 7-4 victory over the New York Rangers on Saturday offered an encouraging response to a disappointing loss against the San Jose Sharks earlier in the week, but…
Canucks News & Rumours: Quinn Hughes Returns With Rossi, Buium & Ohgren Waiting
The Vancouver Canucks have a chance to give fans something to feel good about on Sunday night, though the timing could hardly be worse. Quinn Hughes is coming back to…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 25
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 24 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 26 On this date, the NHL’s highest-scoring defenseman ever took his place at the top of the list. Also,…
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