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Rick Tocchet will have no small task in bringing the Philadelphia Flyers back from the depths of John Tortorella’s disaster. Things went south quickly for Torts last season, which led to him and the organization mutually parting ways. The Flyers delved into their history to hire one of their former players, Tocchet, who hopes to […]

The Minnesota Wild lost in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Vegas Golden Knights last year. They entered the offseason with one big question that remains unanswered. Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov declined a $128 million deal, but general manager Bill Guerin is remaining confident. He spoke with Joe Smith and Michael […]

The Winnipeg Jets made the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season, losing to the Dallas Stars in the second round. It was a great season that saw them win a Central Division title and the Presidents’ Trophy. But struggles met the squad in the spring once again. With the 2025-26 season coming, our bold predictions for […]

Kirill Kaprizov could’ve been the highest-paid NHL player if he had accepted the Minnesota Wild’s rumored contract offer. However, the Russian superstar had no interest at this time in committing long-term to the organization. “Sources say #mnwild superstar Kirill Kaprizov’s camp turned down an extension offer,” Frank Seravalli reported on social media. “Believed to be […]

Over the last decade, the NHL has expanded by two teams to its current total of 32 teams. The Vegas Golden Knights (2017-18) and Seattle Kraken (2021-22) are the latest members of the NHL fraternity. However, the talk of expansion has not ceased, as many cities and prospective ownership groups eye their own entry into […]

Comebacks are a part of what makes sports special, and Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane recently spoke about former Chicago Blackhawks teammate Jonathan Toews’ return to the NHL. Toews has not played since April 2023 due to he effects of chronic inflammatory response syndrome and a battle with COVID-19. The 37-year-old inked a […]

Connor Bedard doesn’t seem too concerned about his contract extension talks with the Chicago Blackhawks. It shouldn’t be surprising that the stoic budding superstar is taking a calm approach to the talks. The media surrounding the Blackhawks will make it seem like the lack of an extension is a concern. However, Connor Bedard knows that […]

The Montreal Canadiens jumped way ahead of schedule in 2024-25 when they surprisingly made the playoffs. It was a season full of highs and lows, but they caught fire and snuck into the last spot in the East. It was a quick exit at the hands of the Washington Capitals, but the experience their young […]

The New Jersey Devils were bounced in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes last year. They made the postseason despite a season full of key injuries. Forward Jack Hughes was among those injured, but he should be ready for the new season to begin. The Devils star was asked […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to improve on their finish in the last two seasons. In both 2023-24 and 2024-25, the Lightning’s season ended in the first round of the playoffs against the Florida Panthers, who went on to win back-to-back Stanley Cups. So, it’s safe to say that Tampa Bay’s primary goal is […]

The New York Islanders underwent some significant changes this offseason, both in the front office and on the ice. Lou Lamoriello was fired from the general manager post, and Mathieu Darche was hired. He proceeded to trade Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens and draft first overall on the same day. Now, everyone will be […]

The Hockey Canada sexual assault trial is over, finding all five defendants, including Carter Hart and Alex Formenton, not guilty. All five players have played in the NHL, but were deemed ineligible to play when the charges were filed. After the not-guilty verdict was handed down, the NHL said it would review the findings before […]

The Florida Panthers once again reached the mountaintop as Stanley Cup champions, claiming a second straight victory over the Edmonton Oilers. It was the first Stanley Cup Final rematch since 2008 and 2009, but unlike those series, where the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins each won once, Florida completed a clean sweep over the […]

In this EA Sports NHL 26 Review, we take a look at EA Vancouver’s latest installment of their annual sports video game series. This year, NHL 26 brings new improvements to gameplay, as well as modes like Be A Pro, Ultimate Team (HUT), and more. But do all these improvements mean the game is worth […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins have now missed the playoffs for three straight years. This has led to the Penguins being “open for business” as they head into the 2025-26 campaign. While there are multiple trade candidates for the Penguins, the name of their star player has also popped up. Now, Sidney Crosby’s agent, Pat Brisson, has […]

It’s hard to imagine Sidney Crosby in anything other than a Pittsburgh Penguins jersey, but it doesn’t stop people from imagining possible trade scenarios. Crosby has always disregarded it when his name came up in rumors, but it’s hard to block out the noise with the Penguins heading for a rebuild. The legend discussed the […]

The Calgary Flames have found their goaltender of their future. The Flames have agreed with Dustin Wolf on a mammoth seven-year, $52.5 million extension. The 24-year-old netminder is now signed for the next eight seasons, with the deal taking effect during the 2026-27 campaign. This is also a fantastic deal for both parties involved. The […]

The San Jose Sharks are still a couple of years away from competing for the Stanley Cup. They have one of the most exciting young rosters in the league, complete with budding superstars like Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, stud prospect defensemen like Sam Dickinson, and a solid goaltender in Yaroslav Askarov. The future is […]

Dustin Wolf answered all questions about his future as the Calgary Flames’ goaltender last season by starring in his rookie year, and the team rewarded that success by signing him to a long-term contract extension on Tuesday morning. Calgary agreed to a seven-year, $52.5 million extension with Wolf, solidifying him as their starting goaltender for […]

The Detroit Red Wings are gearing up for the 2025-26 season. Now that the calendar has flipped to September, the team is preparing to begin training camp. Young stars such as Marco Kasper have something to prove. At the same time, veterans such as J.T. Compher are looking to get into game shape for the […]

The Colorado Avalanche could not win the Stanley Cup in 2025. Colorado failed to make it past the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, in fact. The elite duo of Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar did very well to bring the team to the postseason. Unfortunately, they were dispatched by former Avalanche star Mikko […]

Training camp for the New York Islanders’ full roster is set to open on September 17. There were questions about the availability of Mathew Barzal after a season-ending injury in 2024-25. Speaking with reporters about his recovery, the forward would be “100% ready to suit up” if the Isles had a game tomorrow. “Injuries like […]

It has already been a busy summer for the Vegas Golden Knights. Most notably, the Golden Knights completed a sign-and-trade for Mitch Marner. They have now turned their focus to re-signing Jack Eichel. In a conversation with Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, general manager Kelly McCrimmon noted that getting an extension done with Jack Eichel […]

The Carolina Hurricanes continue to make moves in the offseason. After the Hurricanes signed two veterans to professional tryouts, the front office has added another. Kevin Labanc has been signed to a professional tryout, according to Elliotte Friedman. Labanc is a former sixth-round pick, selected No. 171 overall in 2014 by the San Jose Sharks. […]

The Chicago Blackhawks were one of the worst teams in the NHL in the 2024-25 season. Still, there is hope for improvement from the Blackhawks in 2025-26. The team is anchored around a young but emerging star in Connor Bedard. Chicago also has a lot of young talent around him. As the Blackhawks hope for […]

The Vancouver Canucks are looking to return to relevancy after a hugely disappointing 2024-25 campaign. The squad followed up a trip to Game 7 of the Western Conference second round by missing the postseason entirely, finishing fifth in the Pacific Division after a tumultuous year. One key place the team has been looking to upgrade […]

No one is wishing for Connor McDavid to leave the Edmonton Oilers more than the Los Angeles Kings. It has been four consecutive years that the world’s best player has beaten the Kings in the first round, and the team is slowly running out of answers. As their core gets older, the mountain has never […]

It has been over 10 years since Canada last won a hockey gold medal in the Winter Olympics. That was way back in 2014 at the Sochi Games, where Pittsburgh superstar Sidney Crosby helped Canada claim the top step on the podium. In 2025, Crosby is still among those expected to be part of the […]

The St. Louis Blues made an amazing run to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024-25 but fell in the first round to the Winnipeg Jets. Now the team looks to improve in 2025-26, and there are bold predictions to be made about their upcoming campaign. The Blues were in 11th place in the Western Conference […]

Following a second-to-last finish in the Pacific Division last season, it could be tough to see the Seattle Kraken as a playoff team in 2025-26. The NHL’s newest team enters its fifth season of existence looking to improve on the second-worst season in franchise history, outside of its inaugural campaign. Luckily for Seattle GM Ron […]

After narrowly missing the playoffs in 2024-25, the Columbus Blue Jackets look to improve in 2025-26. The Blue Jackets have players primed to break out this upcoming season. Will it be enough to put them over the hump? It is time for bold predictions for the Jackets in 2025-26. The team was expected to potentially be […]

The New Jersey Devils have not advanced beyond the first round of the playoffs since losing in the Stanley Cup Final in 2012. The Devils made solid moves in NHL Free Agency to remedy that situation. The team still has a young core, and their window is open to win a Cup. They hope to […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are the most successful expansion team in the history of the National Hockey League. As they begin their 10th season of competition, the Golden Knights are clearly among the elite teams in the sport. This is certainly not a surprise. They made the Stanley Cup Finals in their first year and […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are headed for a rebuild that could take them years to get out of. After two decades of competing for a championship, winning three Stanley Cups, their run is over. Team president Kyle Dubas and head coach Dan Muse have been placed in charge of turning this franchise around. The 2025-26 season […]

The San Jose Sharks had some big news that came out recently, as former player and assistant general manager Ryan Clowe resigned from his position. Clowe made a post about his decision and thanked the organization for the opportunity. “Recently, I had to make the extremely difficult decision to resign from my position as assistant […]

The Boston Bruins are coming off a hugely disappointing season that saw them not only fail to make the playoffs but also finish in last place in the Atlantic Division. Since the Bruins have been so strong for so many years, it seems likely that a downturn is coming and it may be another year […]

Despite winning the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie in 2024-25, Montreal Canadiens star defenseman Lane Hutson was left off of Team USA’s Olympic orientation camp in August. And his father was not too happy about it. “Personally, from my viewpoint, yeah, I think he should’ve been invited,” Rob Hutson told Grant McCagg on […]

The New Jersey Devils open their training camp on September 17th — and they’ll have a couple of veterans joining the fray. Kevin Rooney, Luke Glendening, Adam Scheel and Georgi Romanov were all signed to professional tryout contracts, the team announced on Friday. Of the four, Rooney is the only player who has suited up […]

Training camp for the Pittsburgh Penguins is fast approaching. As franchise stars Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang age, it’s clear that the Penguins under GM Kyle Dubas are staring down the barrel of a rebuild. Furthermore, it appears that the team could be sold at some point. However, even with a potential ownership […]