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Call it a depth move when the Toronto Maple Leafs avoided arbitration with 23-year-old forward Nicholas Robertson earlier this month, signing him to a one-year deal worth $1.825 million, but what they may have done is much more complicated than simply signing a former draft pick of the organization to an extension. Instead, given that…
One year later, it still doesn’t feel real. It was on August 29, 2024 that the very foundation of the hockey world was shook to the core. On that day, the hockey world lost two of its brightest lights. Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were tragically killed while riding their bikes by a suspected drunk driver….
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 to the Vegas Golden Knights. While the move brought a sort of resolution to what seemed like a lingering issue, the event was huge news…
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 invitee is Zayne Parekh. The Flames had no invitee last season. Parekh was picked ninth overall in 2024 from the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario…
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 at one point or another in their respective careers, and have an alumni group that rivals any of the NHL’s best dynasty teams to ever…
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 team for five years; more commonly, players are only around for two or three seasons before going off to play in the NHL or find…
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 Sweeney and the Boston Bruins, that moment came last season when the team was barely treading water heading into the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. With…
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 most. Here are the top five Rangers of the 2020s so far. #5: Adam Fox Adam Fox was drafted by the Calgary Flames and…
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 dramatic headlines or firm commitments, but they gave us a clear sense of where his mind is at: patient, thoughtful, and open to possibilities. Related:…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, yesterday was a big day for fans of the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames. First, it was confirmed that Rasmus Andersson is being traded, thanks to a statement from the team captain. Then, Connor McDavid spoke to the media about his contract situation in Edmonton. He said all the right…
