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Vilho Vanhatalo 2025-26 Team: Tappara U20 (SM-sarja) / Tappara (Liiga) Date of Birth: Jan. 18, 2008 Place of Birth: Tampere, FIN Ht: 6-foot-4 Wt: 198 pounds Shoots: L Position: RW/LW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings Tappara’s draft-eligible players have drawn a high volume of NHL scouts to Hakametsä this season, especially with Oliver…
The Tampa Bay Lightning were coming off a poor stretch entering last week, but they finally got back on track. In this week-ahead piece, we’ll revisit their strong play, the stars who shone, and the schedule that awaits them. Lightning Are Back on Track (And What It Means for the Playoffs) Despite ending the week…
The Montreal Canadiens’ rebuild has been defined by patience, development, and smart drafting, and this year’s NCAA tournament is shaping up to be another strong showcase of that philosophy. No fewer than seven Canadiens prospects will be taking part in the tournament, giving fans a glimpse into the organization’s future beyond the NHL roster. A…
In the ever-evolving landscape of the NHL, the “what has this team accomplished in recent games” mantra is a harsh reality. For Trevor Moore, the Thousand Oaks native and local hero, the 2025-26 season has become a cautionary tale of how quickly a player’s value can plummet in the eyes of a demanding and passionate…
The Chicago Blackhawks are in the home stretch of their 2025-26 season, and they’re trying to make the most of the time they have left. Head coach Jeff Blashill indicated most of the current players will be on the team next season, so they’re working hard to ingrain their systems and winning habits in preparation…
We are entering the final full week of March. April is right around the corner, as is the end of the regular season. Unfortunately, the Stanley Cup Playoffs do not seem to be in store for the St. Louis Blues. However, there is still much to look at as we finish out the season. The…
While the offseason may be a ways down the road and one of the last things that Pittsburgh Penguins fans are thinking about right now, it is never too early to take a look at which of their pending free agents on the roster will likely be back and who could be wearing a different…
Alex Ovechkin became the second NHL skater to reach a 1,000 combined regular-season and postseason goals during the Washington Capitals‘ 3-2 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday afternoon. Washington’s captain scored the game-tying goal with just over five minutes remaining in the third period to even up the score at two. However, the overtime…
There are now under four weeks left in the 2025-26 NHL regular season, and the Edmonton Oilers find themselves in an absolutely wide-open playoff race. With 77 points from a record of 33-26-9, Edmonton currently sits second in the Pacific Division standings, just three points back of the division-leading Anaheim Ducks (38-27-4) but only one…
The Edmonton Oilers had another disappointing home loss, losing 4-0 to the Florida Panthers. This was another game that the Oilers didn’t show up for. They were playing the team that defeated them in back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals, but this felt like a preseason game. They should’ve come into this game motivated and ready to…
