NHL 2026-27 Power Rankings: Week 2
Week 2 of the 2026-27 season is in the books, so it’s time for another power ranking of all 32 NHL clubs. Most teams remained in the same area, but…
Justin G. · · 6 min read
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NHL Rumours: Shesterkin Replacement, Hellebuyck Return to Jets & Zary to Canucks?
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the New York Rangers, and some options to replace Igor Shesterkin in the crease. Next, Connor Hellebuyck could get sick of…
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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, Lettieri, Sundin, Armstrong & Mahovlich
The Toronto Maple Leafs are six games into the new season, and I think we’re still trying to figure out what this team will look like. After missing the playoffs…
The P. · · 4 min read
What the Flyers Are Getting From Michael Bunting
Entering the 2026-27 season, the Philadelphia Flyers’ deepest position seemed to be winger. Matvei Michkov and Porter Martone are two of the most talented under-22 players. Travis Konecny and Owen…
Andrew M. · · 4 min read
Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines — Defense Issues, Lindy Ruff Calls Out Players & More
Here are the Buffalo Sabres news, rumors and latest updates for the week of Oct. 12 – Oct. 18, 2026. Defense/Goaltending Need to Be Better The Sabres have dropped two…
Zach B. · · 5 min read
Maple Leafs’ Goaltending Duo Coming to Play Early On
It’s still early in the 2026-27 NHL season, but the Toronto Maple Leafs are starting to answer a few of the questions that surrounded the team coming out of the…
Andrew F. · · 4 min read
Rangers’ Goalie Injuries Create a Potential Jarry Opening
The New York Rangers have a goaltending problem, but that does not mean they need to make the biggest trade available. Igor Shesterkin is out for the season, while Joonas…
Vivek K. · · 6 min read
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2026 NHL Free Agency Tracker
NHL free agency is right around the corner. This class may be one of the weakest in years, but keep up with all the major signings with our free agency…
Kyle G. · · 3 min read
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St. Louis Blues’ Best & Worst Trades
Like any other NHL franchise, the St. Louis Blues have made plenty of good trades and plenty of bad trades. The recent trade history for the Blues has been very…
Ethan C. · · 7 min read
The Battle of Alberta Doesn’t Seem to Matter Anymore
I know people in Calgary who seem to know more about every move the Edmonton Oilers make, on or off the ice, than some Oilers fans do. Meanwhile, I would…
Dale B. · · 5 min read
How the Marner–Babcock Incident Sparked a Culture Shift in Hockey
Few coaching decisions have aged worse than when Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock engaged in his so-called “rookie test” of Mitch Marner. It wasn’t just awkward—it became a…
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Holding the Oilers to 20 Shots Is the Sign the Sharks Needed
The San Jose Sharks lost on Saturday afternoon 3-1 to the Edmonton Oilers, and it was one of the better…
Deepanjan M. · · 4 min read
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The New York Rangers, who were off to a strong start to the season, got some horrible news Saturday afternoon.…
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Canucks Prospects Report: Novotny, Mueller, Cootes & 2026 Draft Class
The Vancouver Canucks may have come down to earth recently with two straight lopsided losses, but their prospects have not.…
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The opening stretch of the NHL season rarely offers clean narratives, and the Columbus Blue Jackets are already living through…
THW S. · · 3 min read
Flyers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Goaltending Woes, Power Play Mechanics and More
The Philadelphia Flyers find themselves at an early-season crossroads. Following a difficult stretch of road games to start October, Rick…
THW S. · · 3 min read
Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Core Continuity, Defensive Questions and More
Entering mid-October, the Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves sorting through early-season chemistry, special teams execution, and physical durability. Here is a…
THW S. · · 3 min read
Rangers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Shesterkin Out, Blue-Line Rotations and More
The opening week of an NHL season rarely offers definitive answers, but it always provides clear structural indicators. For the…
THW S. · · 4 min read
Bruins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Secondary Scoring, Exits Under Pressure and More
Early October in Boston always brings a specific brand of hockey anxiety. The original six mantle carries heavy expectations, and…
THW S. · · 3 min read
Flames Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Lineup Flexibility, Road Challenges and More
The Calgary Flames find themselves at a pivotal juncture early in the winless 2026-27 campaign. Following an offseason marked by…
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