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Dale Bochon2025-26 Oilers Can Take Lessons From Islanders’ Dynasty Teams

Moments after the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers for the Stanley Cup this past June, Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk told ESPN’s Emily Kaplan, “It’s unbelievable, back-to-back two-time Stanley Cup…

​Moments after the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers for the Stanley Cup this past June, Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk told ESPN’s Emily Kaplan, “It’s unbelievable, back-to-back two-time Stanley Cup… Read More

The Old Prof2 Dark Horse Canadiens Who Can Have an Impact in 2025-26

The Montreal Canadiens are heading into what feels like a pivotal season in 2025-26. They’re not quite ready to be labeled contenders, but they’re also far removed from being written…

​The Montreal Canadiens are heading into what feels like a pivotal season in 2025-26. They’re not quite ready to be labeled contenders, but they’re also far removed from being written… Read More

Lukas Bernasiewicz3 Canucks Who Could Make Their NHL Debut This Season

The Vancouver Canucks are looking to rebound after a disappointing season in 2024-25 and will now be looking towards the playoffs. The team has done a pretty good job at…

​The Vancouver Canucks are looking to rebound after a disappointing season in 2024-25 and will now be looking towards the playoffs. The team has done a pretty good job at… Read More

Jim ParsonsWith Marner Gone, Who Will Be Toronto’s Next Scapegoat?

Whether you fall on the side of Mitch Marner or Maple Leafs fans who think his “sob story” about player safety and an unruly Leafs Nation is hogwash, with Marner…

​Whether you fall on the side of Mitch Marner or Maple Leafs fans who think his “sob story” about player safety and an unruly Leafs Nation is hogwash, with Marner… Read More

Brooke LoFurnoBlackhawks 2025-26 Player Previews: Landon Slaggert

The Chicago Blackhawks have an important season ahead of them. The organization has committed to building through the draft, and a plethora of draft picks are NHL-ready, or on the cusp of…

​The Chicago Blackhawks have an important season ahead of them. The organization has committed to building through the draft, and a plethora of draft picks are NHL-ready, or on the cusp of… Read More

Jim ParsonsCould a Polarizing Goalie Move the Needle for McDavid?

As Connor McDavid’s contract situation continues to dominate headlines, the Edmonton Oilers may be facing a critical offseason decision that could influence the superstar’s next move: upgrading their goaltending. There…

​As Connor McDavid’s contract situation continues to dominate headlines, the Edmonton Oilers may be facing a critical offseason decision that could influence the superstar’s next move: upgrading their goaltending. There… Read More

Matthew ZatorToday in Hockey History: Aug. 30

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 31 Aug. 30 has proven to be a newsworthy day in the history of the NHL. A longtime and…

​Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 31 Aug. 30 has proven to be a newsworthy day in the history of the NHL. A longtime and… Read More

Daniel AmoiaDevils’ Luke Hughes Will Force His Way Onto 2026 U.S. Olympic Squad

Just three days ago, New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes headed to Plymouth, Michigan to take part in the U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Orientation Camp. He, along with 43 others…

​Just three days ago, New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes headed to Plymouth, Michigan to take part in the U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Orientation Camp. He, along with 43 others… Read More