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Initially, everyone anticipated the Stanley Cup Final to be a battle between Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl up against Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart. The best scorers with the most skill against the best defensive forwards in the game. That’s what happened a year ago with Barkov notably matching up against McDavid to limit the…
Sometimes a single image captures what months of coverage, analysis, and speculation can only circle. For the 2024–25 Vancouver Canucks, this might be that image. Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller of the Vancouver Canucks (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images) At first glance, it’s just a game moment: Elias Pettersson shouting, J.T. Miller‘s back…
The Colorado Avalanche have played host to some of the best hockey players in the league. During their run of multiple championships, and even beyond, the Avalanche have frequently had a combination of skills that made them one of the most exciting teams to watch. From top to bottom, the Avs lines have always provided…
The Edmonton Oilers are facing the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final for the second time in two years. In 2024, the Oilers mounted a dramatic comeback only to fall one game short. But this year, something feels different. Florida has returned the same hardened, relentless team, now with the addition of Brad Marchand,…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Los Angeles Kings have been named as the front-runner for Mitch Marner in free agency, but that has been called “pure rubbish” according to a recent report. However, the Florida Panthers could now be a significant player in that race. Elsewhere, Nikolaj Ehlers looks like he is heading towards…
William Belle 2024-25 Team: U.S. National U18 Team Date of Birth: Jan 14, 2007Place of Birth: Minnetonka, MNHT: 6-foot-4 WT: 220 poundsShoots: RightPosition: ForwardNHL Draft eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings William Belle is a hard-hitting forechecker who has no problem launching himself into opponents. He can also force steals and push the breakout back. He…
The Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers has been absolutely outstanding so far. These two have quickly proven why they have served as the NHL’s best two teams through the past two years, as the first two games of this series have been incredible hockey played at a pace we haven’t…
The Minnesota Wild’s Marco Rossi has been mentioned by nearly every team for the last week or so, but there was another player who made the news, and that was Marcus Johansson. He was signed to a one-year, $800,000 contract on Monday, June 2. It was overshadowed by everything being released about Rossi, but the…
WARNING: This article contains graphic details, references sexual assault and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone impacted by it. Outside the London, Ont., courthouse where five former world junior hockey players are on trial on sexual assault charges, supporters of the complainant — carrying signs reading, “I believe you E.M.”…
A sticker on the door of the Black Frog Eatery in Vancouver’s Gastown neighbourhood features an Edmonton Oilers logo and the words “Welcome to Oil Country!” The bar, located steps away from Gastown’s steam clock, has long been a home away from home for Oilers fans and has been particularly busy during the team’s current NHL playoff…
