From Underdogs to Contenders: The Canadiens’ 2026–27 Forward Outlook Blain Potvin | August 15, 2026 When general manager Kent Hughes and executive vice president Jeff Gorton made their summer media rounds, the tone wasn’t about “learning how to win” or “building habits.” It was about…
Projecting Blue Jackets’ Top Six Forwards Stats for 2026-27 Wesley Minke | August 15, 2026 As the season gets closer and closer, the Columbus Blue Jackets look ahead to a season that will be extremely defining for not only management and the ownership group, but…
Blackhawks’ Penalty Kill May Struggle This Season After League-Leading 2025-26 Jim Precourt | August 15, 2026 The Chicago Blackhawks had another season where they were at the bottom of the league. At the end of last season, they finished 31st in the NHL and were at…
How the Oilers Should Handle Their Goaltending Logjam Matt Parks | August 15, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers have a logjam between the pipes, having eight goaltenders signed by the organization. Frederik Andersen, Tristan Jarry, Devon Levi, Matt Tomkins, Connor Ungar, Nathaniel Day, Samuel Jonsson,…
DiPietro Leads Intriguing Bruins’ Backup Goalie Competition Brandon Share-Cohen | August 15, 2026 There’s been a lot of discussion about the potential outlook of the Boston Bruins lineup for the 2026-27 season. Through all of the discourse, though, one under-discussed area has been…
4 Flames with the Most to Prove in 2026-27 Rupert McDonald | August 15, 2026 Though there isn’t much pressure on the Calgary Flames as a team this season, there are several individuals who need to step things up. While the team struggling in 2025-26…
4 Wild Players Who Need to Step Up in 2026-27 Mariah E. Stark (Holland) | August 15, 2026 The Minnesota Wild will have a lot of eyes on them this coming season after their disappointing end to last postseason. There will be high expectations on their shoulders, and…
3 Solid Predictions for the Carolina Hurricanes 2026-27 Season Zach Martin | August 15, 2026 As we continue through the offseason, it’s never too early to predict the upcoming 2026-27 NHL season. Regarding the Carolina Hurricanes, the defending Stanley Cup champions will be hoping to…
The 2026-27 Sharks Will Have More Bite After Adding Physical Players Sean Rinn | August 14, 2026 A breakout 2025-26 season headlined by the emergence of Macklin Celebrini puts the San Jose Sharks in position to finally leave the abyss they’ve dwelled in for the last several…
3 Canadiens Facing a Make-or-Break Training Camp William Bourget | August 14, 2026 Training camp is always an important time for players trying to establish themselves in the NHL, but for some members of the Montreal Canadiens organization, this year’s camp could carry…
NHL’s Pacific Division Remains Weakest Heading Into 2026-27 Season Alex Chauvancy | August 14, 2026 Last up in our division roundup series is the Pacific. There’s no doubt it was the weakest in the NHL last season, and it doesn’t look like it’s changed all…
Sharks’ Jeff Ulmer Sees a Team Ready to Take a Shot at the Playoffs Deepanjan Mitra | August 14, 2026 Belief is cheap in July. Every coaching staff in the league spends the offseason convinced its group is trending upward, and most are proven wrong by December. What makes the…
