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The NHL Needs a Most Improved Player Award
With the NHL doling out all of its major awards, we’ve seen some of the yearly discussion about potentially adding new ones. One such idea that has always stood out…
Oilers Sending Mixed Messages to Fans Amid Mike Babcock Rumours
It feels a bit like a hornet’s nest got kicked in Edmonton this week. When TSN’s Darren Dreger sent out a tweet in the early afternoon of June 8 mentioning…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marlies Roll, Domi Watch & Top Six Space
There’s a certain rhythm to this time of year in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. The NHL roster starts to take shape through speculation and offseason planning, but down in…
Maple Leafs Top Free Agent Forward Targets This Summer
The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into an offseason where things are probably going to look different in a few areas of the roster. After missing the playoffs, there is…
Canucks News & Rumours: Malhotra, Räty, Cootes & the Two Petterssons
The Vancouver Canucks are at a point in the offseason when things are clearly moving, but nothing has fully snapped into place. There’s a new head coach in Manny Malhotra…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Akhtyamov, Cowan, Pavelski & St. Louis
With the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights still vying for the Stanley Cup, the Toronto Maple Leafs organization is in the middle of its own American Hockey League (AHL)…
Revisiting the Canadiens & Avalanche Patrick Roy Trade
It’s safe to say that when the Florida Panthers went out and acquired Matthew Tkachuk, that move changed the course of the entire franchise. The Panthers won the Presidents’ Trophy…
7 Detroit Red Wings Numbers That Should Be Retired
As an Original Six franchise, the Detroit Red Wings have had a multitude of Hall-of-Famers don the famous Winged Wheel. And, as of the 2025-26 season, these are the Detroit…
3 Toughest Maple Leafs Since 1990
In NHL terms, a “tough guy” normally refers to a player whose primary role on the team is to engage in physical play, often involving fighting, with opposing players. There…
Babcock Could Be a Better Hire for the Oilers Than Most Think
The Edmonton Oilers coaching search took a dramatic turn on Monday. After firing Kris Knoblauch shortly after the 2025-26 season concluded, it was clear that the Oilers were hoping to…
Calgary Flames Will Soon Be a Top Destination for Free Agents
It’s no secret that it’s been quite some time since the Calgary Flames have been a true Stanley Cup contender. This organization won its first and only championship in 1989,…
Canadiens News & Notes: Contracts, Centre Targets & More
An unexpected, thrilling run to the Eastern Conference Final has officially accelerated the timeline in Montreal, transforming the Canadiens from patient rebuilders into aggressive offseason predators. Following their recent locker…
NHL Rumors: Babcock to Oilers, Cossa Trade, Tuch Leaving, Gallagher to Canucks?
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Buffalo Sabres could be headed toward a breakup with Alex Tuch, the Edmonton Oilers appear to be closing in on a controversial coaching hire,…
Top 10 Nashville Predators Prospects: Pre-2026 Draft Edition
The Nashville Predators are at a crossroads this season. They’re stuck between being too good to compete for the first overall pick and too poorly built to compete for the…
Re-Evaluating the Canadiens’ 2024 Draft Class After 2 Seasons
There are drafts you forget by October, and drafts that reshape a franchise. Two years removed from the glittering spectacle of the Sphere in Las Vegas, it’s increasingly clear that…
Alexei Vlasov – 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Alexei Vlasov 2025-26 Team: Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)Date of Birth: February 02, 2008Place of Birth: Chelyabinsk, RussiaHt: 5-foot-9 Wt: 179 poundsShoots: RightPosition: Left WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings Alexei…
Today in Hockey History: June 9
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 8 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 10 June 9 might be the busiest day, historically, for the month. This date in NHL history includes some…
Colorado Avalanche 2025-26 Player Grades: Martin Necas
Everyone anticipated that the Colorado Avalanche would still be playing right now. Instead, the Avalanche are still licking their wounds after Game 4 against the Vegas Golden Knights, one of…
Blackhawks Draft Scenarios: Staying Put, Trading Up, Trading Down in Big Splash Trade
The Chicago Blackhawks currently own the fourth overall selection in this year’s NHL Entry Draft. Even though they finished 31st overall in the standings this past season, the lottery balls…
Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Grades: Josh Doan
Though it ended in disappointment, the 2025-26 season can seen as nothing but a major win for the Buffalo Sabres. Ending a 15-year playoff drought and winning a series over…
Panthers Are Going to Regret Not Extending A.J. Greer
The Florida Panthers are patiently waiting for the start of next season. With a record of 40-38-4 and 84 points, they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2018…
Top 3 Defensive Targets for the Senators This Offseason
At the Ottawa Senators’ end-of-season media availability, president and general manager Steve Staios stated clearly that his job is to “continue to build on this team.” While that could mean…
Montreal Canadiens’ 2023 Draft Class: 3 Years Later, Where Do They Stand?
The Nashville draft floor felt electric in June 2023. For the second consecutive year, the Montreal Canadiens held a premium first-round selection, and for the second time running, general manager…
2026 NHL Draft – 5 Underrated OHL Prospects
At each NHL Draft, there are always players who slide or are taken later than some thought they would, while others are taken later and then, five or so years…
Mike Babcock Emerging as Leading Candidate for Oilers’ Coaching Vacancy
The Edmonton Oilers’ coaching search has taken a dramatic turn. According to multiple reports, the organization is seriously considering Mike Babcock as its next head coach. TSN insiders Darren Dreger…
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