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3 Hurricanes Prospects to Watch at the 2026 Prospects Showcase
Not only are we 19 days from the start of the 2026-27 season for the Carolina Hurricanes, but we’re also three days from the 2026 Prospect Showcase. On Sept. 8,…
Rangers Bringing Kreider Back Would Be Fun But Unrealistic
One piece of news that no one expected to see was the Anaheim Ducks and former New York Ranger, Chris Kreider, agreeing to a mutual contract termination. The Ducks needed…
3 Players to Watch at 2026-27 Anaheim Ducks Rookie Camp
The Anaheim Ducks have announced their roster for the annual Rookie Faceoff and Rookie Camp. The Faceoff event will take place from Sep. 12-15 at Tech CU Arena and Sharks…
Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Nate Schmidt
The Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 season is officially over. The team finished with a 43-33-6 record, good enough to clinch the first wild card spot in the Western Conference. Despite a…
JJ Peterka Is a Solution to the Bruins’ Woeful Depth
During the summer, the Boston Bruins added a legitimate top-six forward in JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth. The cost of the trade was hefty, as the Bruins sent two…
How the Canadiens Put Hutson in the Best Position to Succeed in 2026-27
The Canadiens find themselves in an enviable position with Lane Hutson, having the ability to sacrifice some of his skill to elevate others.
Lightning Player Milestones to Monitor During 2026-27 Season
As we head into the 2026-27 NHL season, some Tampa Bay Lightning stars could hit new benchmarks and milestones worth celebrating. This is a non-exhaustive list; it’s a look at…
Bruins’ Extension for Fraser Minten Directly Impacts Matthew Savoie
The Boston Bruins recently extended forward Fraser Minten, rewarding him with a seven-year extension starting in the 2027-28 season, with a $7.2 million average annual value. For the Edmonton Oilers,…
5 Blues Prospects to Watch at the Rookie Showcase vs Blackhawks
The St. Louis Blues will get their first real look at several of their top prospects in game action when they travel to Chicago for a two-game rookie showcase against…
3 Finnish Prospects to Watch at the 2026 NHL Prospect Games
My look at the Rookie Faceoff covered three Finns headed out to San Jose. The Rookie Faceoff is just one of many prospect series that float around: the NHL Prospect…
3 Blackhawks Storylines to Follow Heading Into Training Camp
The Chicago Blackhawks training camp is right around the corner, and it’s beginning to feel like the NHL news cycle is picking up. Connor Bedard has been seen on the…
Waddell: Damon Severson Ready for Game 1, Expected to Sit Out Blue Jackets Preseason
One of the defining moments of the 2025-26 season for the Columbus Blue Jackets was when they lost defenseman Damon Severson to a shoulder injury. The team stumbled to a…
Blue Jackets Designate Staffer Reid Robertson as Emergency Backup Goalie (EBUG)
The Columbus Blue Jackets already had the services of Reid Robertson available to them. He is their Travel & Logistics Manager. We can now add another important role to Robertson’s…
Suggested Trade Sees Blues Acquire Bruins’ Mason Lohrei
The Boston Bruins will be trying to make another playoff push this season, but they do have a logjam on their blue line that they need to figure out before…
Toronto Maple Leafs Prospect Pyramid – Start of 2026-27
It has been two full seasons since the last time we looked into the Toronto Maple Leafs’ prospect pyramid, back before the 2024-25 season. Having moved on from some of…
Sidney Crosby Talks Future, Praises Mike Babcock
Sidney Crosby has spent more than two decades building a legacy with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and despite continued speculation about how the final years of his career will unfold, the…
Anaheim Ducks Expected to Terminate Chris Kreider’s Contract
The Anaheim Ducks are ready to make a significant sacrifice to solve their sudden salary-cap problem. According to NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman, Anaheim is expected to place veteran forward Chris…
Hurricanes Re-Sign Primeau, Brind’Amour, & Robidas
The Carolina Hurricanes have ramped up the news as we get closer to the 2026-27 season, with network names, streaming partnerships, contract signings, and more. On Wednesday morning, management announced…
Merzlikins Remains Out Indefinitely After Surgery; Blue Jackets Seeking Goalie, Update at Camp
The Columbus Blue Jackets previously announced that goaltender Elvis Merzlikins had shoulder surgery. That took place back on Aug 17 after he reported feeling discomfort during offseason workouts. At this…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 9
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 8 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 10 This date in hockey history saw some big moments in the NHL and on the international stage. Sept.…
Waddell: Marchenko a Blue Jacket Today, ‘Not Contemplating Anything Right Now’
The noise surrounding the Columbus Blue Jackets and Kirill Marchenko carried on most of the summer ever since the initial report from Kevin Weekes suggesting that the star winger wouldn’t…
Revisiting Every Panthers Player to Win an Individual NHL Award
Throughout their franchise history, the Florida Panthers have produced a variety of individual award winners who celebrated successful seasons across the spectrum of awards. A Panther has won the Masterton,…
3 Most Intriguing Blue Jackets Games in 2026-27
Entering the 2026-27 NHL season the Columbus Blue Jackets will take on two new revenge games, these are games against former players, when former captain Boone Jenner, who signed with…
3 Devils Who Can Push for a 2026-27 Roster Spot
After a long summer without hockey, it’s finally time for the New Jersey Devils to return to Prudential Center. Rookies will report to training camp this Friday, with many fighting…
9 Metropolitan Division Breakout Candidates for 2026-27
The Metropolitan Division looks quite improved heading into the new NHL season. One reason is that there’s plenty of young talent ready to blossom. Let’s look at nine players who…
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