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Canucks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Strong Finish to Preseason, Chytil, Merilainen, and More
The preseason is in the books, and we are only a few days away from the Vancouver Canucks opening their 56th season in the NHL. If all the predictions hold,…
How Much Do Players Get Paid in the Playoffs?
How much do players get paid in the playoffs?
The Evolution of Europeans in the NHL
European NHL players have played a large part in the development of the National Hockey League over the last three decades – but try to imagine the NHL without all…
Best NHL Players to Make the Switch Between Defense & Forward
Forward, defense and goaltending. Those are the three positions in hockey. Forwards and defense are split into left and right sides, while the forwards have a center to play all…
Pastrnak Named Bruins Captain
David Pastrnak has been named the 28th captain in Boston Bruins franchise history. This will mark the first time the Bruins have had a captain since trading Brad Marchand at…
Minnesota Wild’s Brock Faber Continues to Grow His Game
It’s been a little over four years since the Minnesota Wild made a trade that would alter the future of their defense for seasons to come. At the time, many…
NHL’s Dark Horse Division Title Contenders for 2026-27
Hockey is finally back. The 2026-27 preseason officially wrapped up on Saturday, Sept. 26, and it won’t be long until the puck drops for regular-season action on Sept. 29. Even…
Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson, Buium, Lekkerimäki & Camp Taking Shape
The Vancouver Canucks finished their preseason Saturday night with a pretty entertaining 4-3 win over the Seattle Kraken. It wasn’t perfect. Far from it, actually. The Kraken jumped out to…
Devils Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines — Roster Cuts, Preseason Performance, & More
Heading into the 2026-27 season, the New Jersey Devils remain a team to watch. Following a myriad of roster improvements, the club is looking to make a statement early on.…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 27
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 28 On this date, the NHL did two things for the first time it would later do on a…
New Jersey Devils’ 2026-27 Player Projections: Luke Hughes
The New Jersey Devils are facing a ton of pressure heading into the 2026-27 season. They have a strong team, but last season, they crumbled and missed the postseason after a solid…
NHL Rumours: Zegras’ Jersey Tuck Controversy, Sabres Need Goalie & Tarasenko to Panthers
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with Trevor Zegras and the controversy following his penalty for having his jersey tucked in. Next, the Buffalo Sabres are heading into…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: A Different Kind of Hockey in Toronto?
The preseason doesn’t usually tell us much about what a hockey team will look like when the games start counting. Too many lineups, too many players trying to make the…
3 Takeaways From Devils’ 4-1 Victory Over Islanders in Preseason Finale
On Saturday evening, the New Jersey Devils hit the road for their second tilt against the New York Islanders. Earlier this week, they defeated their Metropolitan Division rivals 2-1 at…
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-1 Preseason Win Against Flames
The Edmonton Oilers wrapped up their 2026 NHL preseason schedule with a 4-1 victory over their provincial rival Calgary Flames on Saturday (Sept. 26) at Rogers Place. Zach Hyman, Kasperi…
4 Things We Learned From Maple Leafs in Preseason
The preseason is over and the Toronto Maple Leafs’ regular season is just around the corner. While the Maple Leafs lost both games against the Montreal Canadiens, they were able…
Hurricanes Have Reason for Concern After Pyotr Kochetkov’s Preseason Struggles
Through the first three preseason games, the Carolina Hurricanes have one lingering worry: Pyotr Kochetkov. In his two games, he’s given up 11 goals. He allowed six on 34 shots…
Oilers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Dickinson Injury, Roster Trimming, & More
The Edmonton Oilers concluded their preseason with a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames at Rogers Place on Saturday night (Sept. 26). They finished 4-0-0 during the preseason and looked…
Carolina Hurricanes 2026-27 Roster Projection 2.0
Well, it’s official: the preseason is over for the Carolina Hurricanes as they defeated the Nashville Predators 6-0 on Saturday, Sept. 26. Now that the tune-up is complete, it’s on…
3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 2-0 Preseason Win Over Avalanche
We are less than a week away from the start of the Utah Mammoth’s 2026-27 season. Saturday marked one of the final hurdles before the party begins: the final preseason…
NHL Rumors: Oilers Like Canadiens Forward, Larkin Trade List Grows, Salary Cap Exploding
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames are keeping a close eye on Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach as his future in Montreal becomes increasingly uncertain.…
Oilers Linked to Kirill Marchenko as Potential Trade Suitor
The Edmonton Oilers have spent much of the offseason looking for another difference-maker in their top six, and one of the more intriguing names connected to them is Columbus Blue…
5 Maple Leafs Standouts From the Preseason
The Toronto Maple Leafs preseason has concluded as their second series of split squad games were completed against the Ottawa Senators. After losing both games against the Montreal Canadiens, they…
Blue Jackets Place Miles Wood on Waivers Ahead of Roster Deadline
With Adam Fantilli locked in, the Columbus Blue Jackets now had to turn their attention to Monday’s roster deadline. With a couple of potential spots still up for grabs and…
Realistic Expectations for the Sabres Heading Into the 2026-27 Season
The preseason is wrapping up, and the Buffalo Sabres open their regular season on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. It’s been a long summer of anticipation after coming just one goal…
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