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2026-27 Norris Trophy is Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin’s to Lose
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin has carried major expectations ever since he was selected first overall in the 2018 NHL Draft. Now entering his ninth NHL season, he has fully…
Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Max Jones & Eduards Tralmaks
The 2026-27 season starts in a few weeks, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was Kasperi Kapanen, and now we turn…
Redoing the Red Wings’ 2019 Draft Class
With the Detroit Red Wings still searching for their next general manager, and training camp over a week away, I wanted to do a quick series re-drafting a few of…
Kasperi Kapanen Will Play Important Role for the Oilers This Season
In the midst of some change for the Edmonton Oilers before the coming season, they have plenty of returning pieces looking to build on the success of recent years. Among…
Forgotten Hurricanes: Kevin Weekes’ Interesting Tenure in Raleigh
As we continue the “Forgotten Hurricanes” series, we will turn our focus to former Carolina Hurricanes netminder Kevin Weekes. While his tenure was short in Raleigh, “Shady 80” showed he…
LA Kings’ Biggest Strength in 2026-27
Looking ahead, the 2026-27 season will be different. A little too different, some may say. Anze Kopitar is officially retired, the captaincy is vacant and the team has a new…
Canadiens’ Young Core Is Showing the Maple Leafs What They Got Wrong
There’s an easy way to read a recent Montreal Canadiens story. Their young stars are taking less money because they want to win. The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ young stars took…
Nathan Walker Has Underrated But Important Role on the Blues
Nathan Walker has never been the player who gets the most attention in the St. Louis Blues‘ lineup. He is not expected to lead the team in scoring. He does…
NHL Rumors: Hellebuyck Update, Gauthier AAV, Demidov Deal Reality
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Ivan Demidov’s agent has revealed that the Montreal Canadiens star willingly left money on the table to help the team build around him. Meanwhile, the…
Blues’ Dylan Holloway Has a Realistic Shot at 30+ Goals
The St. Louis Blues took a chance when they tendered an offer sheet to Dylan Holloway in August 2024. Just over two years later, Holloway has emerged as a goal…
Canucks News & Rumours: Hughes vs. Buium, Rossi, Öhgren & Novotny
In blockbuster trades, there is a tendency to decide who won and who lost before anyone has had a chance to see how the players develop. That’s understandable. Fans want…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 7
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 8 Another class of NHL greats took their rightful places in the Hockey Hall of Fame on this date.…
The State of College Hockey in Florida
It may come as a surprise, but the state of Florida has a robust college hockey scene developing under its’ sunshine. While some institutions founded hockey teams in the 1990s,…
Myth of the Montreal Canadiens’ Early Success
For generations, the Habs have been dogged by accusations that their historic Stanley Cup success was because they had territorial rights to the best players French Canada had to offer.…
12 of the Fastest Skaters Ever in the NHL
*This article was originally written by Josh Bell The NHL is getting faster. Gone are the days when hitting and grinding were enough to compete in the best league in…
Blue Jackets Stars Must Lead When It Matters: No Repeat of Last Season’s Fade
Dateline: March 24, 2026. The Columbus Blue Jackets were feeling really good about themselves. They went to Philadelphia hoping to earn a massive two points against a Flyers’ team that…
Devils News & Rumors: Hellebuyck Noise Continues, Evangelista’s Excitement, & More
The end of summer is just around the corner, meaning that hockey is almost back in full swing. In less than a week, rookies will report to training camp for…
3 Canadiens Prospects to Watch at 2026 Rookie Camp
The Montreal Canadiens season is on the horizon and soon they will hit the ice for training camp. First up, youngsters enter the spotlight as rookie camp is set to…
Hurricanes’ Bussi Seeks to Prove 2025-26 Wasn’t a Fluke Season
When it comes to Carolina Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi, the 28-year-old netminder is a household name, not only in Raleigh but in the hockey world. After spending four years in the…
2027 NHL Draft: Baracchini’s Top 32 Preseason Rankings
With the completion of the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and junior hockey leagues about to get underway, the 2027 NHL Draft season is in full swing. It just feels like yesterday…
Kraken Prospects Looking to Make Their Mark at Rookie Camp
The Seattle Kraken are set to open rookie camp with a group that offers a pretty good snapshot of where the organization’s prospect pool currently stands. Seattle’s 2026-27 rookie game…
3 Sharks Who Need a Strong Training Camp to Crack 2026-27 Roster
A breakout season led by Macklin Celebrini in 2025-26 showed the San Jose Sharks are ready to transition from a perennial rebuilder to a playoff team, reinforced by the additions…
Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Kasperi Kapanen
The 2026-27 season starts in a few weeks, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was goaltender Tristan Jarry, and now we…
Rangers Should Let Korpisalo & Garand Compete to Be Backup Goalie
The New York Rangers have acquired many key new players, including defensemen Sean Durzi and Marcus Pettersson, and forwards Pavel Dorofeyev, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Eeli Tolvanen. They also acquired goalie…
Flyers’ Top 10 Prospects: 2026-27 Preseason Edition
The Philadelphia Flyers are at a point in their rebuild, if you still want to call it that, where some of the prospects taken by general manager Daniel Brière have…
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