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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…
Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Kevin Korchinski
The Chicago Blackhawks finished their 2025-26 campaign 31st in the league, with a record of 29-39-14 and 72 points. It was an improvement from last season’s totals of 25-46-11 (61 points), but the…
Blackhawks 2026 Combine Notebook: Stenberg, Reid, Malhotra, More
The 2026 NHL Prospect Combine was this past week (June 1-6) in Buffalo, New York. 90 top prospects came together for interviews and fitness testing, for teams to get one…
2026 NHL Combine Heights & Weights
Another NHL Combine is in the books. The 2026 version certainly had its interesting moments including juicy rumors, crazy questions and much more. With the end of the Combine comes…
What Could the Blue Jackets Offer the Red Wings for Dylan Larkin?
Dylan Larkin‘s recent trade request should set the Detroit Red Wings up for some interesting offers. The Columbus Blue Jackets should be among the teams picking up the phone, knowing…
NHL Rumors: Larkin’s 3, Ingram to Senators, More Toronto Coaching Names
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Detroit Red Wings are navigating a complicated Dylan Larkin trade request, especially given that he’s only listed three teams as clubs he’ll consider a…
Oilers News & Rumours: Nurse Trade Seems Likely, McDavid Wins MVP, Hockey Operations Updates
The 2026 NHL Draft, as well as free agency, continue to inch closer as June rolls along. This is the time of year where more speculation arises, more rumours spread,…
World Junior Championships All-Time Biggest Blowouts
The preliminary stage of the 2021 World Junior Championship was marked by two things. The first was the unfortunate circumstances surrounding COVID-19 cases and the handful of players and coaches…
NHL TV Blackouts & Why They Happen?
Picture a scenario. Your local NHL team is playing a nationally-televised game. It’s on ESPN+, which you access through an app because you don’t have cable or satellite. You’re excited…
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