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Vancouver Canucks 2026-27 Player Projections: Jake DeBrusk
The Vancouver Canucks made a huge commitment to Jake DeBrusk when they signed him to a seven-year deal back in 2024. They were also a much different team coming off…
Kraken’s Nikke Kokko Showing Growth & Personality at Rookie Camp
Nikke Kokko has already gotten a taste of the NHL in four games over the past two seasons. The Seattle Kraken goaltending prospect made his NHL debut during the 2024-25…
Oilers’ Jake Walman Will Have Huge Bounce Back in 2026-27
There are some Edmonton Oilers players looking to build off strong 2025-26 campaigns, while others need to rebound for this season after the team lost in the first round. Jake…
Dallas Stars Prospect Atte Joki Finds His Footing In HIFK’s Turbulent Start
The Dallas Stars released its 22-player prospect tournament roster this week. Atte Joki, a player who had a strong showing in the July Development Camp, is missing. Well, that is…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 12
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 13 On this date, one of the greatest NHL defensemen ever made history, even though his playing days were…
4 Young Players the Senators Gave Up on Too Soon
The Ottawa Senators have developed a reputation as a team that will give struggling players a second chance. Some of that has been out of necessity. As a rebuilding team,…
Ranking NHL Teams By Forwards
When evaluating an NHL roster, the forward group is often one of the first places to look. Four lines can define a team’s identity, whether it’s through elite scoring talent,…
Red Wings’ 8 Best Draft Picks of the Yzerman Era
With the announcement of Steve Yzerman stepping down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, the “Yzerplan” Era of Red Wings hockey came to a close. This era will…
NHL Rumours: Ingram Retires at 29, Jecho in Player Assistance & Scheifele Confidence
In today’s NHL rumours, we start off by looking at Connor Ingram, who announced his retirement from hockey to pursue a new career path. Next, St. Louis Blues prospect Adam…
Connor McDavid to the Maple Leafs Is the Rumour That Refuses to Die
Here we go again with the rumours. Connor McDavid wants to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Or at least that’s the latest version of a story that seems to…
Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Shakir Mukhamadullin
With the NHL preseason beginning in one week, let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. Yesterday we looked at Josh Samanaki, and now we turn our attention to a…
Devils Have Options With Dawson Mercer This Season
The New Jersey Devils answered a number of questions this offseason, following a myriad of roster upgrades. After trading Simon Nemec and Jacob Markstrom, the club received several draft picks…
3 Questions Canadiens Face Heading into 2026 Training Camp
A lot of roster decisions remain in the air as the Montreal Canadiens head into training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season.
New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Connor Brown
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…
The Metropolitan Division Is the Hurricanes’ to Lose in 2026-27
As we head into the last weekend without hockey, the 2026-27 season is right around the corner. The Carolina Hurricanes seek to defend their first Stanley Cup title in 20…
The Sharks Can’t Afford to Let the Will Smith Window Close
There is a deadline hanging over the San Jose Sharks this weekend, and it has nothing to do with a trade or a signing bonus. It is a calendar quirk…
3 New Jersey Devils Prospects to Watch During Rookie Camp
Hockey season is just around the corner. Training camps are getting ready to start, followed by preseason, and the regular season will be kicking off on Sept. 29. Ahead of…
Draisaitl Praises Babcock as O’Neill Questions Oilers’ Cup Chances
Leon Draisaitl has never been one to sugarcoat things. After the Edmonton Oilers took a significant step backward last season, the superstar forward acknowledged the club needed to rediscover the…
Canadiens Should Pursue Kreider Despite the History
Chris Kreider and the Montreal Canadiens have a complicated history, to put it mildly. For more than a decade, Kreider has been one of the least popular opposing players among…
2026 Blue Jackets Preseason Q&A With GM Don Waddell, Part 2: Roster, Bowness & Taking the Next Step
In Part 1 of our conversation with Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell, we talked everything from last season’s frustrations to several key changes within the team. We even went…
Connor McDavid Says the Oilers Need Consistent Lines This Season
The Edmonton Oilers have spent plenty of time trying to figure out the best way to deploy Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. There have been many opinions in past years…
Devils Announce 2026-27 Rookie Camp Roster
The ice is back in the rink and the 2026-27 hockey season is right around the corner. While the Devils are getting ready to prepare for preseason, first, the rookies…
Washington Capitals’ T.J. Oshie to Be Inducted Into United States Hockey Hall of Fame
Former Washington Capitals forward and Stanley Cup champion T.J. Oshie is part of the 2026 class of United States Hockey Hall of Fame inductees. He joins four others: NHL powerhouse…
Dylan Larkin to Attend Red Wings’ Training Camp
After a summer of nothing but radio silence from Dylan Larkin and his camp, the long time Red Wings forward has finally broken the silence. On Friday morning, the Detroit…
Washington Capitals’ 3 Worst Contracts Entering 2026-27
Among the Washington Capitals’ worst deals entering the 2026-27 season are two new free-agent contracts and Pierre-Luc Dubois’ extension signed in 2023. Players who reach free agency are paid a…
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