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The hunt this season has concluded. The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final by a score of 5-1 and became the third team in ten seasons to win back-to-back Stanley Cups. In three straight trips, the team went two for three, much like their instate rival, the…
While the organization has drafted well and added some intriguing talent over the past few years, development is far from linear, and opportunity is everything. With certain roster spots opening up and roles evolving, a few young players are perfectly positioned to take a major step forward in 2025-26. Here are three Canadiens players set…
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 22 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 24 On this date, the Hockey Hall of Fame opened its doors to the greatest player who ever laced up a pair of skates in the National Hockey League. Also, we saw a pair of historic first-overall draft picks made on June 23. So…
The Minnesota Wild report cards continue to move along as does the offseason, and the most recent grades were given to Marcus Johansson and Frédérick Gaudreau. There are still a few more forwards to get through, and next up is Ryan Hartman. Over the past several seasons, Hartman’s grades have been up and down mainly…
The Calgary Flames joined the NHL as the Atlanta Flames in 1972. While the team was in Georgia, they had no interstate rivals like the two Pennsylvania teams, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers. Unlike the two teams previously mentioned, the Flames didn’t have a built-in rivalry until they relocated to southern Alberta in…
There’s nothing more Canadian than the game of hockey, so it’s not surprising that more than 40 percent of current NHLers are from the Great White North. You don’t have to look far to find terrific talent from the jagged Rockies, or the sprawling prairies, or the East Coast’s craggy cliffs. From sea to shining…
Fans and sports media alike have been looking for a scapegoat ever since the Edmonton Oilers were bounced from the Stanley Cup Final yet again; the stars didn’t show up, coaching failed them, depth was abysmal, defence was weak, and everything in between. Among the many areas blame was cast: goaltending, and after many conversations…
In today’s NHL rumours rundown, the Edmonton Oilers and Evan Bouchard could look at a one-year deal to try to get a contract locked in for next season. Elsewhere, Mitch Marner could look to sign a short deal to try and maximise his earnings as the salary cap continues to rise. Finally, Alex Tuch and…
On June 20, the New York Rangers and pending restricted free agent (RFA) Matthew Robertson came to an agreement on a two-year extension with a $775,000 average annual value (AAV). The deal is a two-way contract in year one and a one-way contract in year two. Robertson, a 2019 second-round pick, made his NHL debut…
The Ottawa Senators’ emergence this season can be attributed to many different factors. You could point to Linus Ullmark’s steady presence in goal, head coach Travis Green’s influence on the team’s defensive game, or players like Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk with their consistent improvement. There’s no doubt that these were all significant factors, but…
