Morning Bag Skate 9/8-9/13
Daily MBS posts return next week. The hockey: it approaches. This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Do the Blackhawks have a path to fourth place in …
Tuesday Morning Fly By: Quiet before the start
*Everyone enjoy their long weekend? Yes? That’s wonderful. We love to hear it. And now that you are back to reality: we made it! There is hockey to be played this week. The wait i…
2026 Panthers Prospect Profile: Cole Zurawski
The Florida Panthers chose energetic, shoot-first forward Cole Zurawski in the sixth round (181st overall) of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo, NY. During his draft season, Zur…
Celtics adding Paul George could quietly save Derrick White from himself
If White returns to his old form on offense, that should be able to bridge the gap and help the team maintain its status as a contender.
Former champion sounds the alarm on fatal Lakers playoff issue
The Los Angeles Lakers probably went through the most drastic roster facelift in the league this offseason.
Rising Prospects Could Take Mammoth To Next Level
The Utah Mammoth have quickly and quietly planted deep roots in the Western Conference. They made the first playoff appearance in franchise history in 2026, accomplishing a feat t…
Clippers, Raptors trade for Kawhi Leonard faces a bizarre problem
They'll have to get creative.
Jean-Sebastien Dea Announces Retirement
According to an announcement on his Instagram, and shared by Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports, forward Jean-Sébastien Dea has retired from professional hockey. Dea, 32, began his profe…
Nico Hischier Only Wanted To Remain With Devils
Approaching the final season of his seven-year, $50.75MM extension with the New Jersey Devils, few would have faulted captain Nico Hischier for assessing his options and playing o…
How The Florida Panthers' Aging Core Could Put Their Stanley Cup Hopes At Risk
The Florida Panthers made major changes this summer, and while some believe they should be front-runners to win the Stanley Cup, Adam Proteau discusses the risks that could see th…
2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #11 Jayson Shaugabay
Jayson Shaugabay creeps up a few spots in the rankings following a strong collegiate season in 2025-26. Expect another productive season as he returns to the University of Minneso…
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” sh…
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…
Phantoms Expectations: Oliver Bonk builds up his game
Last season’s Phantoms team was, no doubt about it, a young one. They rolled through the season — ups and downs and all — with a full core of rookies along for the ride, but perha…
The Best And Worst Contract On Every Canadian NHL Team
As the 2026-27 NHL season approaches, Courtney Nielson reflects on which players on the league's seven Canadian franchises are providing the most and least value relative to their…
One Year Into The CHL and NCAA's New Reality, Opinions Vary But Positives Are Evident
It's been just over a year since CHL players have been deemed eligible for NCAA hockey programs, and Tony Ferrari speaks with some of the most important figures in Canadian junior…
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…
A Travis Konecny lineup demotion could benefit Flyers
Travis Konecny led the Flyers last season with 68 point in 77 games. He had 14 power play points, two game-winning goals, a short-handed tally, and averaged just over 19 minutes p…
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…
Which NHL Teams Are Paying Their Defensemen The Most?
Cale Makar’s contract sent shockwaves through the NHL. His record-breaking $163.2MM eight-year contract, which carries a $20.4MM cap hit, is the AAV is the highest in NHL history,…
NHL Rumors: Hellebuyck Update, Guathier 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, t…
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…