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There are plenty of reasons to take issue with Corey Pronman’s latest ranking. In his Athletic column, “Ranking the best NHL players and prospects under 23: Macklin Celebrini is No. 1,” Pronman ranks some players in spots that are sure to generate debate, as is usually the case with any list like this. But for…
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 19 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 21 Despite there being no games ever played on Aug. 20, before 2020, that is, this has been a very busy day over the decades. There were big moves in some of the NHL’s cornerstone cities like Boston, Philadelphia, New York, and Toronto. So,…
Every contender needs more than skill. The San Jose Sharks learned that the hard way last season, when a roster brimming with young offensive talent finished four points short of the playoffs, undone by a defense that was too easy to play through and a group that was too often bullied. General manager Mike Grier…
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 Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins will each play two regular-season games in Germany next year as part of the NHL…
With just under one month before the start of Training Camp, the Columbus Blue Jackets are already dealing with major injuries. This latest one required surgery to repair. On Thursday afternoon, the Blue Jackets announced that goaltender Elvis Merzlikins suffered a shoulder injury and had successful surgery. The procedure took place on Monday and his…
The Edmonton Oilers are feeling the pressure heading into the 2026-27 season in what is another Stanley Cup or bust type of year. With their aging core along with Connor McDavid’s uncertain future, there is arguably no other team in the NHL with as much on the line as this organization. By all accounts, the…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Morgan Rielly is feeling relieved and motivated heading into another season in Toronto. He spoke about the drama that surrounded him this offseason. Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks could be facing a significant salary-cap problem after Cutter Gauthier reportedly rejected a massive contract offer. Finally, could the Boston Bruins trade Pavel…
The Winnipeg Jets, in 2026-27, will attempt to rebound after regressing by 21 wins to miss the playoffs last season. With training camp, preseason, and opening night all getting closer with each passing day, it’s worth taking a look at who might lead the team in various important statistical categories. Some leaders will likely be…
If the Columbus Blue Jackets are going to truly compete in 2026-27, they are going to need some unexpected performances from some prominent players. They are going to need an absolute breakout season from a few of their players this season, including their stars. To understand the difference in compete level, you have to first…
In 2024-25, the Saskatoon Blades surprised the Western Hockey League (WHL) by making the playoffs despite losing most of their core players from their 2024 Playoff run. Then, in 2025-26, the Blades defeated the Edmonton Oil Kings to advance to the second round despite being outmatched. So, what’s in store for the team this season?…
