Ice Hockey (NHL)

For much of the 2010s, the New Jersey Devils were defined by mediocrity and missed opportunities. After an unexpected run to the Stanley Cup Final in 2012, the franchise entered a period of rebuilding marked by roster turnover, coaching changes, and overall challenges on both the front and back ends. Through the tumultuous years, the […]

The 2025 NHL Entry Draft officially marked 10 years since the 2016 draft. With six selections in the 2016 draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins were hoping to have at least one player work out and stay in the organization. However, that did not happen as each of the picks either are not with the team or

The Colorado Avalanche, on paper, have a team that should contend for the Stanley Cup for the foreseeable future. Last season began with major red flags regarding goaltending and depth. By the end of the season, both were strengths once again. Though they fell short in the playoffs, losing in the first round to the

It feels like not many things go right for the Buffalo Sabres. Despite a couple of impactful additions, many feel like they may not be enough and that the Sabres still aren’t quite stacking up against the competition in the Atlantic Division. With the dog days of summer upon us and not much in the

I want to apologize for uttering words that no one wants to hear: Summer is halfway over. Not just for us, but throughout the NHL and every team that is preparing for the season. The 2025-26 season begins on Oct. 9 for the Ottawa Senators when they take on their Atlantic Division rivals, the Tampa

When Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving signed David Kämpf to a four-year, $2.4 million average annual value (AAV) extension in June 2023, some fans raised eyebrows because the number was high and the term was long. Kämpf isn’t known for putting up points—he’s a third- or fourth-line centre with limited offensive flash. But,

The St. Louis Blues released their 2025-26 regular-season schedule on July 16, with many good matchups. There are three specific games to save the dates for, and they have a lot of backstory to explain why they are so important. Let’s review which games those are. Minnesota Wild: Opening Night A Central Division matchup between

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs are among the teams being linked to a potential Evan Rodrigues trade out of Florida. Does this make sense for both sides? Meanwhile, are the Boston Bruins looking to trade Pavel Zacha? Which two teams are being connected? Will the Edmonton Oilers look at Carter Hart,

When the Buffalo Sabres traded for Michael Kesselring and Josh Doan on June 26, many people asked why the Sabres made the trade. It wasn’t because of who they got in return, but the fact that they had to trade away a 23-year-old 60-plus point scorer in J.J. Peterka to acquire Kesselring and Doan. Maybe

With little action and GMs slowing down, it’s speculation season in the NHL. Several rumors circulate among various teams, and every summer, the buzz surrounding the Edmonton Oilers is among the most interesting. This summer, as the Oilers attempt to rebound from another Stanley Cup Final loss, there has been significant roster turnover, and contract

The late Roger Neilson will forever go down as one of the most unique coaches in NHL history. His style, personality, and willingness to do anything to gain an upper hand is the stuff of legends. He was an innovator who was responsible for many of the rules the NHL has today because he just

July 25, 2023 is a day that Boston Bruins’ fans will remember for years as captain Patrice Bergeron announced that he was retiring. While the announcement hit fans hard, it had to be expected, as he had contemplated retiring at the end of the 2021-22 season. Unfortunately, the end of the Bergeron era was inevitable.