6 NHL Teams Poised for Double-Digit Improvement in 2026-27 Alex Chauvancy | August 21, 2026 Every season, some teams make big jumps in the standings. The San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Philadelphia Flyers were among several teams that made double-digit improvements in…
Realistic Expectations for Sabres’ 3 Outstanding Youngsters in 2026-27 Ryan Womeldorf | August 21, 2026 The Buffalo Sabres have one of the youngest and most exciting core groups in the NHL, rife with potential breakout subjects. They made some calculated moves this summer like letting…
Realistic Expectations for Blackhawks’ Spencer Knight in 2026-27 Matteo Giuliano | August 21, 2026 Spencer Knight was the best player the Chicago Blackhawks had last season. After being acquired from the Florida Panthers for Seth Jones and a conditional 2027 first-round pick, Knight had…
What Will Tyler Toffoli’s Role Be on the 2026-27 Sharks? Sean Rinn | August 21, 2026 Tyler Toffoli is entering his 15th season at 34-years-old and 31 games shy of 1000 for his career. Heading into a season that has loftier expectations than any other Sharks…
Edmonton Oilers’ Worst-Case Scenarios for 2026-27 Rupert McDonald | August 20, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers are feeling the pressure heading into the 2026-27 season in what is another Stanley Cup or bust type of year. With their aging core along with Connor…
Winnipeg Jets 2026-27 Stat Leader Predictions Declan Schroeder | August 20, 2026 The Winnipeg Jets, in 2026-27, will attempt to rebound after regressing by 21 wins to miss the playoffs last season. With training camp, preseason, and opening night all getting closer…
Bold Predictions for the 2026-27 Minnesota Wild Mariah E. Stark (Holland) | August 20, 2026 NHL training camps will be getting underway in about a month, which means the start of the season is not far behind. News around the NHL has been slow as…
Blue Jackets’ 3 Dark Horse Award Candidates in 2026-27 Wesley Minke | August 20, 2026 If the Columbus Blue Jackets are going to truly compete in 2026-27, they are going to need some unexpected performances from some prominent players. They are going to need an…
3 Chicago Blackhawks With the Most to Prove This Season Ryan Womeldorf | August 20, 2026 The 2026-27 season is shaping up to be a pivotal one for the Chicago Blackhawks. After several seasons finishing in the NHL’s basement, they now have a collection of talent…
What Could Alex Ovechkin’s Final NHL Season Look Like? Hayley Paljug | August 20, 2026 The “Great 8” is not done yet. The Washington Capitals’ captain and league superstar, Alex Ovechkin, signed a one-year contract with the team, taking a significant pay cut to play another season. His…
Did the Flyers Do Enough to Get Back to the Playoffs in 2026-27? Justin Giampietro | August 20, 2026 After making the playoffs for the first time since 2019-20, the Philadelphia Flyers had a headline-grabbing—yet ultimately tame—offseason. Their record-setting offer sheet attempt at Leo Carlsson was matched by the…
Jakub Dobes Isn’t a Lock to Be the Canadiens’ Starter William Bourget | August 20, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026-27 season with plenty of intriguing battles to watch at training camp, but one of the biggest could come between the pipes. After an impressive…
