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The Chicago Blackhawks were guaranteed at least a top-four pick in the NHL Draft for the fourth year in a row. That’s what finishing near the bottom of the standings will do for you. For reference, Chicago won the lottery in 2023 and selected Connor Bedard first overall. In the 2024 NHL Draft, they picked…
The Columbus Blue Jackets went into Tuesday night’s NHL Draft Lottery with a very slight chance to be able to move up in the draft order. As expected, the ping pong balls did not bounce their way. With the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the first-overall pick and the San Jose Sharks winning the second-overall pick,…
Listen to this article Estimated 1 minute The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Jim Rutherford says he will step down from his role as the Vancouver Canucks’ president of hockey operations. He says he will move…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have secured the first overall pick by winning the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, while the San Jose Sharks secured the second overall pick by winning the second lottery. The Maple Leafs won with the combination of 7-2-11-12 as they had the fifth best odds at 8.5% to win the pick while…
Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the lottery for the first pick in the NHL draft. The victory comes at a…
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Get up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. Three teams entered the NHL playoffs with a chance to win Canada’s first Stanley Cup since 1993. But only one remains. So, from the failing hands of Edmonton and Ottawa, we…
The Anaheim Ducks played a tough, gritty, and exciting first round in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. In six games against the Edmonton Oilers, they put up an astonishing 30 goals. Unexpected players stepped up to contribute to the team’s success, and they ultimately came out on top to advance to the second round. They…
During his end-of-year press conference, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman made it clear that the organization needs to be audited – the results simply weren’t good enough. “I think whether it’s required or not, everything has to be assessed,” Yzerman said. “You know, how we do things, for sure. It would be ignorant…
*This archive was originally published in May 2023 In the last three stories I did in this series, I covered more of the league’s quieter stars in players like Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, and, to an extent, Leon Draisaitl. Today, however, I decided to take on a player that embraces the media and doesn’t mind…
Giorgos Pantelas 2025-26 Team: Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)Date of Birth: April 24, 2008Place of Birth: Laval, Quebec, CanadaHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 214 poundsShoots: RightPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings After being known more for his defensive game heading into his draft-year season, Giorgos Pantelas put his developed offensive game with the Brandon Wheat Kings…
