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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…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 26
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 25 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 27 Sept. 26 is the birth date of four current Hockey Hall of Famers. Also, the most infamous international…
Englund, Trudeau Claimed, Wood, Engvall, Nylander Among 18 Players On Waivers – 09/26/2026
As the NHL’s condensed training camp and preseason continue and the regular season approaches, teams are beginning to make significant cuts to their rosters, including placing players on waivers. Players…
Revisiting the Brent Burns Trade
On June 24, 2011, the Minnesota Wild and San Jose Sharks made a blockbuster trade on the 2011 NHL Draft floor. The Sharks acquired Brent Burns, who was one of…
Non-Canadian-Born Captains to Win the Stanley Cup
On Monday, June 24, 2024, the Florida Panthers captured their first Stanley Cup title in a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. When NHL commissioner Gary Bettman came…
The Sedin Twins and the 1999 NHL Entry Draft
June 26, 1999, was a day that changed the fortunes of the Vancouver Canucks for more than just the next decade. This, of course, was the day of the NHL…
The Case For and Against the Sharks Trading for Connor Hellebuyck
For years, the idea of Connor Hellebuyck in a San Jose Sharks sweater would have been pure fantasy. He was the immovable franchise pillar for the Winnipeg Jets, a three-time…
4 NHL Players Comparable to Canucks’ Brooks Rogowski
The Vancouver Canucks took a very interesting player with their first pick in the second round in the 2026 NHL Draft: Brooks Rogowski. He’s a monster size-wise, standing at 6-foot-7…
NHL Rumours: Nikishin/Hellebuyck 3-Way Trade, Chytil Scare & Marchenko to Bruins
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with Connor Hellebuyck and Alexander Nikishin, who could both be involved in a blockbuster three-way deal. Next, Vancouver Canucks forward Filip Chytil,…
Hurricanes News & Rumors: Kochetkov Extension, Roster Cuts, & More Nikishin Rumors
The wait for the regular season is almost over as we’re three days away from the start of the 2026-27 NHL season. More importantly, the Carolina Hurricanes begin their Stanley…
3 Canadiens Keys to a Successful 2026-27 Season
The Montreal Canadiens have the capacity to dominate in 2026-27. Everything must go right, though... especially these three keys to success:
Breaking Down Oliver Moore’s Contract Extension With Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks followed suit with the current trend of paying players now based on what they could be to save money in the future with the rising salary cap.…
The Canucks Prospect Nobody Is Talking About Yet
Some prospects get your attention because they were drafted high. Then there are the ones you start noticing because, well, they keep showing up. Yaroslav Bryzgalov might be heading toward…
Sharks Name Macklin Celebrini Captain
The inevitable has finally become official. Twenty-year-old Macklin Celebrini has officially been named the 14th captain of the San Jose Sharks, the youngest in franchise history. Sharks Reaction The Sharks…
3 Keys for the Oilers to Win the Pacific Division
The Edmonton Oilers haven’t won their division since 1987. That is the longest active drought in all four North American professional sports. Despite their underwhelming regular-season play, the Oilers still…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Toronto’s Other Team Is Coming
Something interesting is happening under the Toronto Maple Leafs right now. The big club is getting closer to its opening-night roster, and Thursday brought another batch of cuts. Eight players…
Bruins’ Sean Kuraly in a Tough Spot After Poor Preseason
The Boston Bruins aren’t done building the roster yet, and after another preseason game this week, both prospects and veterans want to earn a spot in the lineup. Dans Locmelis,…
Sabres Add Grzelcyk to Stabilize Banged‑Up Blue Line
During the Buffalo Sabres’ 5-1 preseason win vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night, the team suffered injuries to two key defensemen. The first was Mattias Samuelsson, who left…
3 Devils Storylines to Watch for in October
The New Jersey Devils enter the 2026-27 season with a lot to prove. After finishing second-to-last in the Metropolitan Division and missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season, the Devils…
Blockbuster In Waiting?: Maple Leafs Among 3 Teams Linked to Marchenko
The Kirill Marchenko drama in Columbus hasn’t quieted down. Many feel he’s unlikely to stay with the Blue Jackets long-term, despite being at training camp and working hard. He hasn’t…
Blues Place 3 on Waivers, Dean and Dube Set to Make Final Roster
The St. Louis Blues placed Jack Finley, Oskar Sundqvist and Nathan Walker on waivers Friday, according to PuckPedia. The moves appear to clear the way for Zach Dean and Dillon…
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