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Conor PowerJesperi Kotkaniemi’s Tenure in Hurricanes’ Top-6 Continues…For Now

The Carolina Hurricanes are going into a new season with Jesperi Kotkaniemi remaining as the second-line center. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour essentially confirmed this in a recent interview with 99.9…

​The Carolina Hurricanes are going into a new season with Jesperi Kotkaniemi remaining as the second-line center. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour essentially confirmed this in a recent interview with 99.9… Read More

Mike FinkWhat Retooling Teams Can Learn From the Capitals, Islanders & Senators

Every team prefers to retool over rebuild, if they must decide between the two, that is. It’s why every general manager (GM) prefers to avoid the word rebuild and mention…

​Every team prefers to retool over rebuild, if they must decide between the two, that is. It’s why every general manager (GM) prefers to avoid the word rebuild and mention… Read More

Dayton ReimerWhich Saskatoon Blades Aren’t Returning in 2025-26?

Unlike the NHL, junior hockey can feel like a whirlwind. Players are only eligible to play from ages 16 to 21, meaning that only the special few remain with a…

​Unlike the NHL, junior hockey can feel like a whirlwind. Players are only eligible to play from ages 16 to 21, meaning that only the special few remain with a… Read More

Rupert McDonaldTop 10 Edmonton Oilers Players of All Time

The Edmonton Oilers have been a very exciting organization since joining the NHL for the 1979-80 season. They have had some of the game’s best talent suit up for them…

​The Edmonton Oilers have been a very exciting organization since joining the NHL for the 1979-80 season. They have had some of the game’s best talent suit up for them… Read More

Cody GzowskiFlames’ Zayne Parekh Invited to 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase

The 2025-26 NHL season begins with its media showcases, including the National Hockey League Player’s Association (NHLPA) Rookie Showcase in Washington, DC. For the Calgary Flames, this year’s Rookie Showcase…

​The 2025-26 NHL season begins with its media showcases, including the National Hockey League Player’s Association (NHLPA) Rookie Showcase in Washington, DC. For the Calgary Flames, this year’s Rookie Showcase… Read More

Brandon Share-CohenMinten Has Inside Track to Bruins’ Third-Line Center Role

Trading away a roster mainstay like Brandon Carlo is never an easy decision for an NHL general manager. Sometimes, though, it becomes glaringly obvious that change is needed. For Don…

​Trading away a roster mainstay like Brandon Carlo is never an easy decision for an NHL general manager. Sometimes, though, it becomes glaringly obvious that change is needed. For Don… Read More

Lucas StandelNew York Rangers’ Top 5 Players of the 2020s

The New York Rangers are about to celebrate their 100th season. Now, at the halfway point of this decade, we can look at five players who have impacted the team…

​The New York Rangers are about to celebrate their 100th season. Now, at the halfway point of this decade, we can look at five players who have impacted the team… Read More

The Old ProfLife After Marner Means the Maple Leafs Must Shape a New Identity

The 2025-26 season is shaping up to feel like a whole new chapter for the Toronto Maple Leafs, after a huge offseason shake-up, most notably sending star winger Mitch Marner…

​The 2025-26 season is shaping up to feel like a whole new chapter for the Toronto Maple Leafs, after a huge offseason shake-up, most notably sending star winger Mitch Marner… Read More

The Old ProfMcDavid’s Patience Is His Power in Oilers’ Contract Talks

When Connor McDavid speaks, the hockey world listens. That was again the case this week when the Edmonton Oilers captain addressed questions about his next contract. His comments didn’t provide…

​When Connor McDavid speaks, the hockey world listens. That was again the case this week when the Edmonton Oilers captain addressed questions about his next contract. His comments didn’t provide… Read More