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Blackhawks’ 5 Best & Worst Contracts of the Salary Cap Era
Over the years, the Chicago Blackhawks have had some contracts that worked out really well, while others turned into questionable signings that left fans wondering what management was thinking. Here’s…
Atlanta NHL Expansion Race May Be on Brink of Being Decided
We might soon have a decision on a 34th NHL team. According to the Twitter/X account NHL to Atlanta, the developer behind The Gathering at South Forsyth announced in a…
The Mitch Marner Shadow Is Already Following Gavin McKenna in Toronto
For nine seasons, Mitch Marner wasn’t simply a very good Toronto Maple Leafs player. He was part of the emotional experience of the Core Four era. That era brought enormous…
How the Sabres Stack up Against the Atlantic Division in 2026-27
The Buffalo Sabres are heading into the 2026-27 season as defending Atlantic Division champions. They recorded 50-plus wins for the third time in franchise history (2006-07 / 2007-08). Now, heading…
Kraken Re-Sign Jacob Melanson to a 3-Year Contract
On Friday, the Seattle Kraken announced they have re-signed restricted free agent forward Jacob Melanson to a three-year contract. He will receive an average annual value (AAV) of $1.45 million.…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 4
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 3 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 5 The Montreal Canadiens have made a bevy of moves on this date through the years. Also, the NHL…
Revisiting the Bruins’ 2015 Draft – It Could’ve Been Better
On June 26, 2015, the NHL Entry Draft began at the BB&T Center in Paradise, Florida, with the selection of Connor McDavid, a highly touted prospect, chosen first overall by…
The Top 10 NHL Goalie Prospects
*This archive was originally written by Matthew Zator Drafting and developing a franchise goaltender is tough. It is made so difficult because there is a set learning curve at the…
Devils’ 5 Best Defensemen of All-Time
Defensemen played a huge role in the New Jersey Devils’ first three Stanley Cup wins. The most legendary Devils blueliners are from that era (1995–2003) but many others have played…
Canucks News & Rumours: Fix-Wolansky’s Chance & the Sedins Building It Right
There are a couple of interesting things happening around the Vancouver Canucks right now that don’t necessarily scream “big news.” Trey Fix-Wolansky trying to make the roster isn’t going to…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, Loyalty & Toronto Enters a New Era
There is something a little funny about William Nylander talking about loyalty earlier this summer. Not because Nylander has done anything wrong, but because the Toronto Maple Leafs have spent…
5 Value Contracts That Set the Buffalo Sabres Up for the Future
It felt to many like the Buffalo Sabres came out of nowhere to become one of the best teams in the NHL. While their history over the prior 15 years…
3 Things for the Devils to Consider Heading Into 2026-27
The offseason is nearly over, but the New Jersey Devils have shown no signs of stopping anytime soon. On Tuesday, they added Luke Evangelista to their roster, acquiring him from…
Revisiting the Panthers’ Trade of Nathan Horton to the Bruins
In 2010, Florida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon and Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli made a deal with ramifications for both franchises for a few seasons. On June 22,…
Oilers 2026-27 Player Previews: Frederik Andersen
The 2026-27 season starts this month, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was superstar Leon Draisaitl, and now we turn our…
Jets 3 Biggest Question Marks Entering 2026-27
Big question marks abound as the 2026-27 season gets ever closer. As training camp is just a few weeks out, let’s look at the biggest three surrounding the Winnipeg Jets.…
3 Finnish NHL Prospects to Watch at the 2026 Rookie Faceoff
Preseason is normally the time for some prospect games. They usually go along with development camps, a chance for prospects to prove why they deserve a spot on the NHL…
Oilers’ Milestones to Watch in 2026-27
The Edmonton Oilers have a roster full of stars with a lot of points and accolades, as well as some veterans and young players who are looking to make their…
Rick Tocchet Attempting to Break Flyers’ Second-Year Coaching Woes
The NHL is full of coaching one-hit wonders. Spencer Carbery won the award with the Washington Capitals in 2024-25 only to see his team miss the playoffs the following season.…
Ducks News and Notes: Broadcast Changes, Number Retirement, and More
We have officially reached the latter portion of the offseason, everyone. The Anaheim Ducks play preseason hockey this month– cue the confetti! The team has announced some changes to its…
Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Mikhail Sergachev
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…
Oilers Need a Rebound Season From Tristan Jarry
When Edmonton Oilers general manager (GM) Stan Bowman traded Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Tristan Jarry and Sam Poulin last December, I thought it was…
Top Canadiens Trade Chips Heading Into 2026-27
If the Canadiens are serious about contending for in 2026-27, making these assets available on the trade market could make sense.
Rangers News & Rumors: Tolvanen, Iorio, Fox & More
The New York Rangers are hoping to have a much stronger season after a rough 2025-26 campaign. They made a lot of changes this offseason, bringing in Pavel Dorofeyev and…
Frost Lock Up Leadership in Captain Kendall Coyne-Schofield
The PWHL offseason has been a fairly quiet one since the entry draft ended and the sporadic signings that have happened since. However, the Minnesota Frost made some big news…
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