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Top 5 Moments of Artemi Panarin’s Rangers Tenure
Artemi Panarin’s time as a New York Ranger has come to an end. They traded him to the Los Angeles Kings on Feb. 4, 2026. He had a nice run…
Revisiting the Maple Leafs’ Jake Muzzin Trade
It’s been more than seven years since the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Jake Muzzin from the Los Angeles Kings, in a trade on Jan. 28, 2019, that had fans ecstatic.…
Calgary Flames’ Best All-Time
The Calgary Flames were originally founded in 1972 and started in Atlanta, but relocated to Calgary in 1980. They have had many great seasons over the years, none better than…
5 Must-Watch Winnipeg Jets Games in 2026-27
The Winnipeg Jets’ 2026-27 schedule dropped July 16, and while every game on the regular-season schedule counts for the same two points, some just have more hype around them than…
3 Players the Canadiens Could Target on the Trade Market
Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes has shown throughout his tenure that he isn’t afraid to make bold trades, but he also values acquiring players who fit Montreal’s long-term timeline.…
Seattle Kraken’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Cale Fleury
The 2025-26 season was a roller coaster for the Seattle Kraken. They had their best start ever and won their first home opener in their five seasons in the league. The…
Speculation Linking Oilers’ McDavid to Flyers is Ridiculous
Both the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers are going to be trying to contend this season, and they have both been aggressive this offseason in hopes of pushing for a…
Mammoth 2026-27 Season Schedule: 12 Must-Watch Games
Get your calendars out. The Utah Mammoth’s schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 season is here. With it comes the first-ever 84-game schedule for the team as the NHL shifts to…
Blues’ Projected Defense Pairings Look Good for the 2026-27 Season
The St. Louis Blues continue to prepare for the 2026-27 season. Earlier this month, I took a look at what the team’s forward lines could look like and gave my…
Canadiens’ Russian Pipeline May Be the Missing Piece of a Championship Roster
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the NHL Draft’s first round has seen few Russian and Belarusian names called. Across the five drafts from 2022 through 2026, only about…
Islanders Add AHL Depth With Tikkanen, Fanti & Healey Signings
The New York Islanders and their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Hamilton Hammers, have signed goaltender Henrik Tikkanen to a one-year, two-way contract extension. Additionally, they signed defenseman Ryan…
Revisiting the Canadiens’ Trade for Mike Matheson
When Kent Hughes took over as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, one of his first objectives was to reshape an aging roster while adding players who fit the team’s…
3 Reasons the Maple Leafs Got Worse This Offseason
The Toronto Maple Leafs did some good things this offseason, but they did not get better. It’s easy to say that criticism follows the Maple Leafs from everywhere in the…
Grading Blackhawks’ 5-Year Extension for Connor Bedard
The Chicago Blackhawks have finally extended their franchise forward, Connor Bedard, giving him a new five-year deal worth $15 million annually. 𝐄 𝐗 𝐓 𝐄 𝐍 𝐃 𝐄 𝐃 🏠…
Reasons for Optimism & Pessimism for Lightning’s 2026-27 Season
The Tampa Bay Lightning have begun the latest phase of preparing for the 2026-27 season. As usual, there is a reason to be optimistic about the upcoming season. This is…
Maple Leafs’ Odd Post Has Fans Buzzing About a Possible Reunion
Sometimes, a team’s social media account drops a teaser, one that has the fanbase wondering if something is coming that the organization hasn’t revealed in a press release. On Saturday,…
Canucks Fans’ Perfect 2031 Plan: Build a Team Connor Bedard Wants to Join
Sometimes a hockey fan base doesn’t wait for a rumour. It creates a dream. That happened this week when news broke that Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks had agreed…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Knies’ Value Established & Canadiens’ Schedule Advantage
The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ offseason continues to produce plenty of conversation, even without a major blockbuster trade happening every week. Under new general manager John Chayka, the organization has been…
Penguins’ 5 Breakout Candidates Entering 2026-27
The Pittsburgh Penguins do not need one miracle breakout to change the direction of their 2026-27 season. They need several internal players to take real steps at the same time.…
NHL’s Top 10 Winger Cores for 2026-27
Every team covets a dynamic center group, but wingers can be just as impactful. With most of the top wings on the market, apart from Patrick Kane, having a place…
NHL Rumours: Bedard’s Massive Extension, Fantilli Next & Wild Wait for Larkin
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Chicago Blackhawks and Connor Bedard, who just signed a massive five-year deal. Next, we look at how the Bedard contract…
10 Must-Watch Canucks Games in 2026-27
The Vancouver Canucks won’t have a lot of expectations heading into the 2026-27 season, especially when it comes to making the playoffs. They are starting a rebuild that will likely…
Today in Hockey History: July 19
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 20 One of the greatest coaches in the NHL was born on this date many years ago. Also, two…
Edmonton Oilers 50-Goal Scorers
During the 1980s, the Edmonton Oilers epitomized offense. From the 1981-82 season through 1985-86, they scored an average of 5.29 goals per game. They peaked in the 1983-84 season, putting up…
Rangers Have Real Trouble Drafting in the Top 10
The New York Rangers are excited about the rise of Alexis Lafreniere, the Canadian left wing whom they drafted first overall in 2020 and looked to finally be on his…
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