Patrik Laine and the Ducks: Fit, Cap, and a Fresh Start Andrew Epps | September 16, 2026 An interesting report from a Finnish reporter, Aki Nieminen, came across my feed on September 15, citing Urheilucast’s Esko Seppänen: Patrik Laine has met with the Anaheim Ducks. The report…
Canadiens Miss Mark on Bolduc Extension Ryan Szporer | September 15, 2026 Even if it didn’t look pretty, Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes inched closer to completing his roster by re-signing Zachary Bolduc.
Mike Babcock’s Contract Says Plenty About Oilers’ Future Vivek Kalia | September 14, 2026 When the Edmonton Oilers hired Mike Babcock as their new head coach on June 23, one important detail was absent from the announcement: the length of his contract. We know…
Kreider Adds Another Layer of Competition to Canadiens’ Forward Group William Bourget | September 14, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens added another significant piece to their forward group over the weekend, signing veteran winger Chris Kreider. While much of the immediate attention will understandably be on what…
2026 Blue Jackets Preseason Q&A with Head Coach Rick Bowness: Identity, Taking Ownership & Reaching Potential Mark Scheig | September 14, 2026 Rick Bowness was happy in retirement. He’s in a good place health wise these days. But deep down, the passion to coach was still there. That’s why it didn’t take…
7 Maple Leafs Standouts at the 2026 Prospect Challenge Peter Baracchini | September 14, 2026 Toronto Maple Leafs hockey is finally back, as the annual Prospect Challenge took place in Gatineau, Quebec. The Maple Leafs’ prospects took on the Ottawa Senators and Winnipeg Jets, losing…
Penguins’ Crosby Praises Oilers’ Hiring of Mike Babcock Jesse Courville-Lynch | September 13, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers made waves this offseason when they chose to hire Mike Babcock as their new head coach, replacing former bench boss Kris Knoblauch. Some fans immediately questioned the…
Canadiens Have Evolved into Choice Destination as Kreider Signing Proves Ryan Szporer | September 13, 2026 The only reason why Chris Kreider would sign with the Montreal Canadiens is he legitimately believes the Habs can win now.
Maple Leafs Look Different on Paper Heading Into 2026-27 Season Peter Baracchini | September 11, 2026 After a disappointing season where they finished last in the Atlantic Division and 15th in the Eastern Conference, it was new territory for the Maple Leafs to not only miss the…
NHL’s 10 Worst Contracts From the Salary Cap Era Ryan Womeldorf | September 11, 2026 It’s hard to build a winning team in the NHL. Even if you draft well, it can all be undone by one bad contract. When one of those contracts happens…
2026 Blue Jackets Preseason Q&A with GM Don Waddell, Part 1: Frustrations, Changes & Patience Mark Scheig | September 11, 2026 Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell has had a very eventful last 12 months. He saw his team plummet to last place in the Eastern Conference forcing him to make a…
Sabres News & Rumors: Training Camp Starts Sunday, Hellebuyck Trade Rumors & More Zach Berta | September 11, 2026 The NHL season is right around the corner, and that means training camp is about to get underway for all 32 teams, including the Buffalo Sabres, and they’re also involved…
