Hurricanes’ Sean Walker Continues to Be Underrated on a Stellar Blue Line Zach Martin | August 8, 2026 When looking at the Carolina Hurricanes blueline, the names that stand out right away are Jaccob Slavin, K’Andre Miller, and Shayne Gostisbehere. It makes sense when you’re discussing the best…
3 Oilers Poised for Career Seasons in 2026-27 Colin Witte | August 8, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers made significant changes around their core this offseason, but some of their most important improvement in 2026-27 could come from players still developing within the lineup. Vasily…
Oilers’ Trent Frederic Will Break Out in 2026-27 Jackson Scherger | August 8, 2026 It’s been an up-and-down start to his Edmonton Oilers career for Trent Frederic. He came over in a 2025 Trade Deadline deal and is now headed into season two of…
Canadiens’ Suzuki Has a Great Chance to Win Back-to-Back Selke Trophies William Bourget | August 8, 2026 Nick Suzuki has steadily developed into one of the NHL’s most complete centres, and his progression was rewarded in 2025-26 when the Montreal Canadiens captain captured the first Selke Trophy…
3 Oilers Who Deserve Bigger Roles in 2026-27 Colin Witte | August 7, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers dramatically reshaped their roster this offseason, but some of their most useful options for 2026-27 were already in the organization. Colton Dach made an immediate impression after…
What Has to Go Right for the Maple Leafs’ 2026-27 Season to Be a Success? The Old Prof | August 7, 2026 I’m not sure I’ve ever looked at a Toronto Maple Leafs season and thought there were quite this many different ways it could go. That’s partly because new general manager…
Answering Questions About the Blackhawks’ Blue Line & Projected Pairings Savina Baltzidis | August 7, 2026 One of the things that’s always a topic of discussion when it comes to the Chicago Blackhawks is their defensemen. It’s crucial for teams to have good blueliners that can…
NHL’s Metropolitan Division Has Gotten Better This Offseason Alex Chauvancy | August 7, 2026 The Metropolitan Division isn’t quite what the Atlantic is, but it has caught up a bit this offseason, especially at the top of the division. Let’s look around the Metro,…
Realistic Expectations for the 2026-27 Chicago Blackhawks Matteo Giuliano | August 7, 2026 Chicago Blackhawks general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson likely has his opening night lineup currently on the roster for the season. After a 2025-26 season in which the Blackhawks remained at…
How the Canadiens Realistically Build on Recent Success for 2026-27 Ryan Szporer | August 7, 2026 It’s getting dangerously close to where the Montreal Canadiens have to win it all to meet expectations. What should be the goal in 2026-27?
3 Oilers With the Most to Prove Entering 2026-27 Colin Witte | August 7, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers’ aggressive offseason created new opportunities throughout the roster, but it also increased the pressure surrounding several players entering 2026-27. Tristan Jarry must recover from a disastrous finish…
5 Greatest Age-39 NHL Seasons Sidney Crosby Will Chase Colin Witte | August 6, 2026 Sidney Crosby will turn 39 on Aug. 7 with another historic NHL scoring record within reach. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain recorded 29 goals, 45 assists and 74 points in only…
