Welcome back to the Edmonton Oilers Prospects Report. As we hit the mid-March stretch in 2026, the conversation in Edmonton usually shifts toward playoff seeding and the pursuit of another deep run. However, for those of us watching the long-term health of the franchise, this time of year is critical for evaluating the next wave…
The Chicago Blackhawks haven’t had the best 2025-26 season. At the time of this writing, they have a record of 27-30-12 (64 points through 69 games), which is good for 14th (out of 16) in the Western Conference and 29th (out of 32) in the league. Depending on how you look at it, this team…
Yesterday in Hockey History: March 20 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 22 March 21 has been quite the eventful date in National Hockey League history. It gave us a memorable goaltending performance in Boston, some great milestones in Pittsburgh and plenty of memories made by Hall of Famers. The THW time machine is fired up and…
This one loss hurt. Leading 1-0 heading into the third period against the Atlantic Division-rival Detroit Red Wings last Thursday, the Montreal Canadiens gave up the game-tying goal early in the final frame and the eventual game-winning goal late, the latter off an especially egregious turnover on the part of defenseman Mike Matheson deep in…
New Tennessee Titans wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson is looking to be quarterback Cam Ward’s best friend. “If you just watch the tape, him [Ward] being able to create plays outside of the pocket, that’s what really stands out. For me, being that valuable target, always being able to be open for a guy. They [the…
Things were looking bleak for the Columbus Blue Jackets around Christmas. The first part of their season hadn’t gone their way. They needed a spark if they hoped to make it interesting to compete for a playoff spot. GM Don Waddell went to work. On Dec 19, he acquired Mason Marchment from the Seattle Kraken…
Earlier this season, the New York Rangers were one of the better defensive teams in the league. It was a massive turnaround from where they had been the previous few seasons, when they were one of the worst defensive teams. When the season started to spiral, so did the defensive play, and it became clear…
Friday’s loss to the Anaheim Ducks wasn’t one to be ashamed of if you’re the Utah Mammoth. Less than 24 hours removed from their big 4-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, the Mammoth had a tough task to try to beat the current Pacific Division leader on little rest. The Mammoth came out swinging,…
The New Jersey Devils headed into Washington D.C. on Friday already knowing it would take a miracle to find their way into the Stanley Cup Playoffs; Moneypuck gave them just a 1-in-200 chance. Essentially, they’d have to win all of their remaining 13 games and get some standings help. Despite a valiant effort late, they…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New York Rangers could be setting up for a busy offseason, the Minnesota Wild are being loosely tied to Auston Matthews, the Toronto Maple Leafs fielded calls on Matthew Knies, and the Buffalo Sabres continue working through contract talks with Alex Tuch. How busy might the offseason be as…
