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The NHL regular season is under a month away, and the anticipation of a new season continues to rise as fans realize hockey is almost here. Outside of where their games will be broadcast this season, there hasn’t been much news regarding the Minnesota Wild. However, as the season draws closer, it’s time to take…
Last season, the Seattle Kraken had their best start ever, winning their first home opener in five seasons since they joined the league. The Kraken were primed to be in a playoff spot by American Thanksgiving, a decent indicator of who will make the postseason. However, with two major losing streaks in December and at the end of the…
The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting close to training camp, which means the questions are starting to become a little more real. Who is healthy? Who isn’t? Who is going to make the roster? Perhaps most importantly, which players does new general manager (GM) John Chayka believe can help this team when the season gets…
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 4 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 6 One of the most popular players to ever play on Broadway signed on for one more NHL season on this date. Also, the Pittsburgh Penguins added a huge piece to their recent championship success. Let’s hop aboard the THW time machine to revisit…
With NHL games starting on Sept. 29, fantasy hockey season is right around the corner. Your draft is the most important team-building day you’ll have all year, so being prepared gives you a leg up on your league-mates. Your typical points league has a decent amount of strategy, but categories leagues—where each stat is weighted…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators appear to have moved on from the idea of signing Patrik Laine. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs have reached the 50-contract limit after signing Brendan Brisson, potentially setting the stage for another move. Finally, Dylan Larkin’s trade market could be getting more complicated after a report indicated…
Earlier this week, we looked at nine NHLers who are due to bounce back after tough 2025-26 seasons. Today, let’s look at eight NHLers coming off career seasons who could regress in 2026-27. Dan Vladar Goalies are difficult enough to predict from year to year. You never know what you’re going to get, but Dan…
The Connor Hellebuyck trade speculation has been running wild since his surprise trade request became public recently, with fans wondering which contending team will end up landing him. Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images) There are several solid fits for Hellebuyck around the league, including the San Jose Sharks, Utah Mammoth, and…
Boston Bruins general manager (GM) Don Sweeney may be on the receiving end of criticism from the fanbase on a regular basis, and some of it is deserved. When it comes to prioritizing veterans over prospects who are NHL-ready and refusing to rebuild when it’s time, he’s failed there too. 2026-27 looks to be a…
The Vancouver Canucks have locked in one of the foundational pieces of their rebuild by signing defenceman Zeev Buium to an eight-year contract with a cap hit of $9.38 million per year. Vancouver Canucks defenseman Zeev Buium and Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe battle for the puck (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images) This was a…
