A way too early look at Victor Hedman’s 2026-27 season
Injuries limited Victor Hedman’s production when he was on the ice during the 2025-26 season. A season after finishing fifth in the Norris Trophy voting, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s…
When will the Penguins top line start making an impact?
If there was any positive to take out of the Pittsburgh Penguins game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night, it is the fact Sidney Crosby scored two goals. They were not…
The Chris Chelios Trade Revisited
It’s rare that one trade catches an entire sport by surprise, but when the Montreal Canadiens dealt defenseman Chris Chelios and a second-round draft choice to the Chicago Blackha…
Revisiting the Sharks’ Erik Karlsson Trade
*This article was originally published in Sep. 2019 On Sept. 13, 2018, the San Jose Sharks made an absolutely shocking trade with the Ottawa Senators. They traded for two-time Nor…
Grading Steve Yzerman’s Free Agent Signings as Red Wings GM
Patience is a virtue, and even more so if you are a Detroit Red Wings fan these days. March 2024 was not kind to Hockeytown as the team struggled through…
Senators’ Artem Zub Ready To Return, Jake Sanderson Close
The Ottawa Senators got a wave of good news at Thursday morning practice. Both Artem Zub and Jake Sanderson skated with full contact, hinting that both are nearing returns from th…
Five bold predictions for the NBA's Western Conference
Everyone has Thunder-Spurs II penciled in. The rest of the West has other plans.
Avalanche Assistant Dave Hakstol Hired As Head Coach Of Arizona State University
After spending the last 10 seasons in the NHL as a coach, Dave Hakstol is returning to his roots at the NCAA level.
NHL Panic Meter: Which Teams’ Slow Starts Are the Most Concerning?
It may be early in the NHL season, but a few teams expected to be in the playoff picture have gotten off to slow starts. Which ones are most concerning?…
GM 7 Preview: Winnipeg Jets @ Chicago Blackhawks
The Winnipeg Jets continued their strong start to the NHL’s 2026-27 campaign, picking up their most decisive victory on Tuesday over the Minnesota Wild. The True Northers will tak…
NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest On Connor Hellebuyck, No Dylan Larkin For Montreal
Suggestions that the New York Rangers should pursue Connor Hellebuyck likely won't result in the Winnipeg Jets goalie landing in the Big Apple. Meanwhile, efforts by Montreal Cana…
Devils News & Rumors: Kovacevic Returns, Milestone Roundup, & More
Just six games in, the 2026-27 season has already been a rollercoaster for the New Jersey Devils. They’ve had two nail-biting overtime wins and a matinee victory, but they’ve also…
Kraken vs Lightning Preview: Get back to basics
Time: 7:00 PM Location: Benchmark International Arena TV/Stream/Radio: The Spot, KONG, ESPN+, 102.5 The Bone Odds: Lightning -250 Know the Opponents: Davy Jones’ Locker Room The T…
How the LA Kings’ New Additions Have Fit Into the Lineup
Over the course of the summer, the Los Angeles Kings added Corey Perry, Erik Gustafsson, Mats Zuccarello, Erik Haula, and Scott Perunovich. Both Haula and Zuccarello add playmakin…
3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 3-2 Loss to the Stars
The Colorado Avalanche, fresh off a 3-2 win in Dallas, headed back home to complete the second half of a home-and-away with the Stars on Wednesday night. These two have…
Arizona State To Hire Dave Hakstol, Matt Greene As Coaches
According to Elliotte Friedman, Avalanche assistant coach Dave Hakstol will take over as the new head coach at Arizona State. Colorado has permitted Hakstol to negotiate with the …
Blues GameDay Preview: Aiming to Extend Winning Streak Against Wild
After earning back-to-back wins, the St. Louis Blues continue their three-game road trip Thursday with their first matchup of the season against the Minnesota Wild. St. Louis will…
The Hockey News Morning Skate: Dobes Stumbles For Canadiens, DeSmith Stands Tall For Stars
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Jakub Dobes' struggles for the Montreal Canadiens, the Dallas Stars' standout tand…
Flames News & Rumours: Huska, Whitecloud, Zary & More
In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, there has been some chatter surrounding the future of Ryan Huska after a rough start to the season. In other…
Blue Jackets’ Sillinger & Bowness Talk About Confidence and Predictability of the Third Line
Through five games, the Columbus Blue Jackets have a 2-3-0 record and are tied for the least amount of games played in the NHL right now. They only play two…
3 Canadiens Who Need to Step Up After a Slow Start
The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2026-27 season with plenty of optimism surrounding their young core. After taking significant steps forward last season, expectations are unders…
Maple Leafs Have 2 Big Problems Holding Them Back
The Toronto Maple Leafs are still finding their footing under new head coach Jim Hiller. There have been encouraging moments, including a strong offensive performance against the …
Red Wings Would Be Foolish to Trade Simon Edvinsson
It’s a do-or-die game, and the Detroit Red Wings are nursing a lead late in the contest. Moritz Seider jumps over the boards to close it out. Who goes with…
Early season stock reports on the Penguins
Now that the Penguins are enjoying a two-day break from games, let’s check in on the first seven games as a whole to issue a stock report on the players. We’ll judge this on a num…