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The Detroit Red Wings struggled offensively, especially at even strength, during the 2024-25 campaign. Detroit is likely to be in the market for goal scorers once NHL Free Agency begins. This especially rings true if veteran winger Patrick Kane hits the open market on July 1 once his contract officially expires. It was a tale […]

The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Final. And they are facing a familiar foe in the Florida Panthers. These teams hit the ice for Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night. Before that, though, Edmonton’s CEO had something to say about superstar captain Connor McDavid. He has not […]

The Ottawa Senators made the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs after a bit of a disappointing start. There are a number of reasons for their turnaround this past season. One of their more unsung heroes, however, was veteran forward Adam Gaudette. Gaudette had a career season for the Senators in 2024-25. Gaudette had a remarkable start […]

The Vancouver Canucks entertained Brock Boeser trade offers at the deadline back in March. However, they elected to keep the veteran winger. Boeser finished the season with 25 goals and 50 points in 75 games played. He could have attracted a decent return at the deadline. Now, he could walk in NHL Free Agency for […]

After more than two years away from the NHL, 15-year Chicago Blackhawks veteran Jonathan Toews is planning to return to the league in 2025-26. Toews has been working out and sharpening his skills in recent months, and he told his agent Pat Brisson that he wants to return to competition. Duncan Keith believes if anyone […]

The Boston Bruins have been one of the most consistent teams in the NHL, but that tendency escaped them during the 2024-25 season. Not only did the Bruins fail to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2015-16 season, they finished in last place in the Atlantic Division. The Bruins had many flaws […]

The season for the Dallas Stars, which produced an impressive 50-26-6 record during the regular season and thrilling series wins in the Stanley Cup Playoffs over the Colorado Avalanche and Winnipeg Jets, is now over. Dallas was done in for the second consecutive campaign by the Edmonton Oilers, dropping Thursday night’s Game 5 by a […]

The Dallas Stars aren’t 24 hours removed from yet another disappointing defeat in the Western Conference Final — but for the front office, there’s not a lot of time to absorb the loss. Free agency is just over a month away, and few teams have as many pending unrestricted free agents on the roster as […]

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars in Game 5 in the Western Conference Finals on May 29, which means they’ll be heading into a Stanley Cup Final rematch against the Florida Panthers. One player who seems to be excited about the matchup is Matthew Tkachuk, who called a rematch between both teams after the […]

The 2025 Stanley Cup Finals are set, and we’ll have our first rematch since 2008 and 2009. The Edmonton Oilers will face the Florida Panthers for the second year in a row after losing in seven games last June. Both teams won in five games in the conference finals, with the Oilers knocking off the […]

The Anaheim Ducks are switching from a rebuilding stage to a competing stage, as the 2025 free agency period approaches. With that said, there are many factors to consider, especially the state of their goaltending. The Ducks should consider trading John Gibson in the 2025 offseason to open up opportunities and demonstrate a commitment to […]

For the third time in three years, the Dallas Stars have been eliminated in the Western Conference Final. For the second year in a row, the Stars were eliminated by the Oilers. Now the Stars move toward the offseason. With multiple pending free agents and a tight salary cap situation, we look at the three […]

The New York Islanders are entering a new era this offseason. After a dismal 2024-25 season, they allowed Lou Lamoriello’s contract to expire. After a month-long search, they landed on former Tampa Bay Lightning Assistant GM Mathieu Darche. His first roster move is in the books, as he certified Kyle Pamieri’s two-year contract extension. But […]

The New York Rangers are in the midst of a long, long offseason after going from winning the President’s Trophy to missing the playoffs in a span of just a year. That cost Peter Laviolette his job, and Mike Sullivan taking over behind the bench might not be the only change coming in the Big […]

The Vancouver Canucks endured a major setback in the 2024-2025 season. Sadly, their struggles in stopping the puck were a major reason why they failed to make the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. While some may believe that their starting goalie is a problem, it is a logical fallacy. The Canucks must not trade Thatcher Demko […]

The Vancouver Canucks finished outside of the playoffs once again this year. It was the fourth time in five years that the Canucks did not make it to the playoffs. They won the Pacific Division in 2024, but took a step back this season. The Canucks have already made offseason moves to move back to […]

The Nashville Predators just had one of the most disappointing seasons in NHL history. Now, they are at a crossroads as they decide whether to rebuild or continue going all in. The Predators should not trade Jonathan Marchessault in the 2025 offseason if they wish to stay competitive and make a run at the playoffs. […]

The New York Islanders recently introduced Mathieu Darche as their new general manager and executive vice president. In that press conference, he made a few significant moves to the NHL and AHL coaching staffs. But now, he has made his first impact on the roster. The Islanders and Kyle Palmieri agreed to a two-year, $9.5 […]

The Minnesota Wild have a big decision to make on pending restricted free agent Marco Rossi this summer — and it looks like general manager Bill Guerin could go the trade route rather than extending the Austrian. As The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta reported on Thursday, the front office isn’t too keen on meeting Rossi’s […]

For a fifth straight season, the Columbus Blue Jackets failed to make the playoffs. Still, the Blue Jackets are expected to be aggressive this offseason. Still, the Blue Jackets have multiple pending free agents. One of those is James van Riemsdyk. We look at the three best destinations for van Riemsdyk in NHL free agency. […]

The Vancouver Canucks are at a crossroads after an incredibly disappointing season. Now, they must figure out if one of their best players has flatlined or merely had a bad season. There are several key questions to consider as the Canucks decide whether to trade Elias Pettersson in the 2025 offseason. This wouldn’t have even […]

For the second consecutive season, the Edmonton Oilers are advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals, and Connor McDavid said he and his team feel more comfortable in these big moments than ever. While lesser teams may have been shaken or even potentially folded after a disastrous third period like the one Edmonton experienced in Game […]

The Stanley Cup is here, but there is a lot of drama occurring among other teams in the NHL. Namely, the Buffalo Sabres have another controversy to deal with. One of their players is unhappy, and they must determine how to address the issue. There are a plethora of reasons why the Sabres might trade […]

The Edmonton Oilers lost in heartbreaking fashion to the Florida Panthers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final — but they’re getting another crack at it a year later. For the second straight time, the Oilers dispatched the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final, this time taking just five games to get the job done. […]

For a fourth straight season, the Los Angeles Kings lost in the first round to the Edmonton Oilers. They have already made offseason moves, as the Kings have brought in Ken Holland as the new GM. Holland will have plenty of decisions to make this offseason. One of those decisions is the future of Valdislav […]

The Buffalo Sabres enter the offseason after missing the playoffs for the 14th consecutive season. Things need to change in Western New York to avoid another house cleaning by owner Terry Pegula. Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams knows his job is on the line and brought in Jarmo Kekalainen to help him through a key […]

The Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final to end the series. Connor McDavid scored a jaw-dropping goal to make the score 4-2 in the second period. It nixed any momentum Dallas had after cutting the 3-0 deficit down to one. That was the moment that Stars coach […]

For a third straight year, the Dallas Stars have been eliminated in the Western Conference Finals. This time, it was in five games to the Edmonton Oilers. After a third straight conference final defeat, Stars fans are calling for the job of Peter DeBoer. Whether DeBoer remains on the job is a question for management […]

It’s no secret that Jake Oettinger was not at his best in the Western Conference Final. He wasn’t at his best in 2024 when the Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars in six games, and he wasn’t even close to his best when Edmonton finished Dallas off in five games in the 2025 WCF. Oettinger […]

The Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final on Thursday. It marks the second consecutive year that Edmonton has beaten Dallas to get to the Cup Final, where they will face the Panthers again. Edmonton jumped on Jake Oettinger early, knocking the goalie out of the game. But […]

The Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars on Thursday to clinch their second consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final. They earned a rematch with the Florida Panthers, who await them in the Final after beating the Carolina Hurricanes. It is hockey tradition not to touch any trophy until the Stanley Cup, including the Clarence […]

The Carolina Hurricanes lost to the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Final. It is their seventh straight playoff appearance without making the Stanley Cup Final. Things have to get better this offseason for Carolina to make any noise in the Eastern Conference. Which offseason trades can the Hurricanes pull off to improve their team? […]

The Ottawa Senators, thanks to an influx of young talent and established veterans like Claude Giroux, finally returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since their unexpected run to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2017. While it was ultimately a short-lived stay in the postseason, […]

The season is over for the Dallas Stars in unfortunate and familiar fashion, a loss in the Western Conference Final to the Edmonton Oilers. Once again, the Oilers are Stanley Cup Final bound, while the Stars are heading for the offseason with a feeling of emptiness and missed opportunity. Despite taking a 1-0 series lead […]

A year ago, under the heartbreak of defeat, Connor McDavid stood in the handshake line as Matthew Tkachuk leaned in and said, “Hopefully, we’ll see you next year.” It was a simple gesture of sportsmanship after the Florida Panthers hoisted their first Stanley Cup in franchise history, defeating the Edmonton Oilers in a grueling seven-game […]

The Edmonton Oilers fell painfully short of completing a miraculous comeback versus the Florida Panthers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, losing 2-1 in a tension-filled Game 7 in Amerant Bank Arena. They have hung on to that feeling for the last year, and now, following a 6-3 win against the Dallas Stars in Game […]

The Florida Panthers were on the verge of falling behind 3-0 versus the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Edmonton Oilers trailed the Los Angeles Kings 2-0 in the opening round. Both teams survived these respective challenges and proceeded to show off their big-game grit and overall […]

The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Final, and this time, they want revenge. With a dominant 6–3 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final, the Oilers sealed their second straight trip to the Finals and became the first Canadian team in decades to make back-to-back appearances […]

The Edmonton Oilers are headed back to the Stanley Cup Finals. They defeated the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final, 6-3, wrapping up the series in five games. It did not take long for the Oilers to show they were motivated to head back to the finals. Less than three minutes […]