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The Winnipeg Jets don’t have any completely disastrous contracts on their books, but like any team, they do have a few that are suboptimal. Here, we’ll take a look at the Jets’ three worst contracts for 2026-27. 3: Vladislav Namestnikov – $3 Million AAV, 1 Year Remaining $3 million is not a ton in the…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have certainly changed things this summer. John Chayka has brought in more size, more depth and a collection of forwards who seem designed to give Toronto a different look when the games get difficult. On paper, there is plenty to like about the direction. But there is also a little bit…
The summer is flying by, and the 2026–27 NHL season is quickly approaching. With that comes the opportunity to start looking ahead at expectations for the Calgary Flames and their roster. In this series, we’ll take a closer look at each player individually and provide a statistical projection based on historical performance, expected role, and…
The New York Rangers had a disappointing 2025-26 season, but they added a few key players this offseason, and they got strong play from many of their young forwards last season, especially after the Olympic break. Three players who showed promise down the stretch and could break out this season are Gabe Perreault, Noah Laba,…
With the 2026-27 NHL season beginning next month, now is the time to make some bold predictions for the season to come. The New York Rangers are going to be one of the more interesting teams to follow this season as they look to get back into the playoffs after missing for the past two….
Sometimes the most interesting training camp battles are not really battles at all. They’re decisions. A young player shows he’s ready, but the organization has to decide whether “ready” means ready for the NHL or simply ready for the next step. In short, how much development does a talented player need before he’s ready to…
Every NHL season is a new opportunity for every player, especially the young guns or the ones in their mid-20s trying to break through. Here are the five players who are geared to have a breakout 2026-27 season. Fraser Minten, Boston Bruins The Toronto Maple Leafs dealt Fraser Minten to the Boston Bruins in the…
The Pittsburgh Penguins no longer have one of the NHL’s emptiest prospect systems. Whether they have found the talent required to build their next championship core is a different question. The Hockey News’ latest 2026-27 organizational evaluation praised Pittsburgh’s depth at right wing, where Liam Ruck, Bill Zonnon, and Rutger McGroarty give the organization several…
Carter Sanderson entered the World Junior Summer Showcase as one of the less-prominent forwards competing for the United States. He left the opening game as one of the most noticeable players at the event. The Pittsburgh Penguins prospect recorded a hat trick and earned U.S. Player of the Game honors during USA Blue’s 6-1 victory…
The Pittsburgh Penguins still have productive wingers, but the NHL Network’s latest ranking suggests they do not have an elite one. NHL Network released its top 20 wingers entering the 2026-27 season, and no Penguins made the list. That left Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell outside the league’s highest tier despite both remaining effective around…
