3 Underrated Blue Jackets Who Could Be Key Contributors in 2026-27
The Columbus Blue Jackets in this upcoming season will need to rely on some complimentary players to step up, and be the reason this team takes the next step because…
2 Dallas Stars With the Most Pressure in 2026-27
The Dallas Stars enter the 2026-27 campaign as Stanley Cup contenders, which is a role they seem to play season after season. After three straight trips to the Western Conference…
Jets Connor Hellebuyck Has Zero Leverage in Trade Saga
Connor Hellebuyck has requested a trade. That’s about all he can do. Lost in the conversation of the Winnipeg Jets’ franchise goalie wanting out is just how little leverage he…
Revisiting the Canadiens’ Trade for Nick Suzuki
Marc Bergevin made his fair share of controversial moves during his tenure as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens. Some worked, others did not, but few had a bigger long-ter…
Oilers’ Head Coach Mike Babcock Could Elevate Evan Bouchard’s Game
When Mike Babcock was hired as the 19th Head Coach in Edmonton Oilers history, he was interviewed and then endorsed by the leadership group led by Connor McDavid and Leon…
Filip Hronek Remains Committed To Canucks Rebuild
Filip Hronek loves Vancouver. While the Canucks were in a full teardown last season, tying their 1998-99 squad at a .354 points%, third-lowest in team history, there was some mid-…
3 important Flyers lineup questions ahead of 2026-27 season
The Philadelphia Flyers are entering a pivotal season in their rebuild. After unexpectedly making the playoffs — and winning a round — last year, the team is largely relying on in…
Which Sabres “Breakout” Player from 2025-26 Can Grow Even More?
The 2025-26 NHL season was a monumental season for the Sabres as a whole. They broke their playoff drought, they laid the foundation to be a destination city for players…
NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest On Potential Trade Partners For Connor Hellebucyk
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck's trade request has several pundits speculating over trade destinations, but finding a suitable one could be difficult.
2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #15 Lucas Mercuri
Week two of the countdown kicks off with an intriguing forward who could be in line to make his NHL debut this season. NameLucas MercuriPositionForwardAge (as of October 1, 2026)2…
Trail Blazers sitting on a problem that could trigger a blockbuster trade
The Portland Trail Blazers had one of the stranger offseasons this summer.
'Complete malpractice': Analyst rips into Jonathan Kuminga's agent
After turning down a three-year, $75 million offer last summer in favor of a purported better level of future flexibility, Kuminga's freshly signed two-year, $12.4 million contrac…
Morning Bag Skate 8/31-9/6
This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks, Korchinski agree to terms on contract extension (SCH) (Tribune) Nazar hopes to convert more opport…
The 'NBA Playoff PPG leaders' quiz
How many of the yearly NBA playoff leaders in points-per-game in the post-merger era (1977 to present) can you name in five minutes?
Calle Jarnkrok Signs With Brynäs IF In Sweden
According to a team announcement, Calle Jarnkrok has signed with Brynäs IF in the SHL. The soon-to-be 35-year-old forward returns to where it all began, signing a three-year contr…
What we thought the 2026 Penguins would look like two years ago
Here’s a fun one, let’s hop back into the time machine to July 2024 for an article titled, “What could the Penguins look like in two years?” Spoiler alert: the very active Kyle Du…
2026 Panthers Prospect Profile: Arvid Drott
The Florida Panthers selected right-shooting forward Arvid Drott in the sixth round (192nd overall) of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft held at Peacock Theater in La La Land. While his na…
Monday Morning Fly By: Out with the old
*We are just about to turn the calendar page to September, and it sure feels like things are beginning to ramp up already. We’re still a little ways away from things kicking off f…
Rating the best Penguins 2026-27 promo giveaways
Every season, teams across the NHL host promotional nights offering free giveaways to help drive fan interest to purchase tickets. This season will be no different, and last week,…
76ers' Jaylen Brown puts NBA on notice about new killer mentality
Philadelphia 76ers forward Jaylen Brown has received more than his fair share of criticism this summer.
Warriors' latest revelation exposes an ugly truth they kept hidden
The way the Golden State Warriors handled the Jonathan Kuminga situation is one that definitely did not sit well with many, most prominently with the young forward himself.
Five Key Stories: 8/24/26 – 8/30/26
A rundown of the top stories around the hockey world from August 24-30, 2026.
Salary Cap Deep Dive: Ottawa Senators
A closer look at the salary cap situation for the Ottawa Senators for the 2026-27 season.
Danny Briere explains why the Flyers never did a full teardown rebuild
The most divisive thing within the Philadelphia Flyers fan base is whether or not this current rebuilding plan is going to work. Instead of going with the typical rebuild in the N…