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The Edmonton Oilers’ struggles at the draft table have been well documented over the years. Poor drafting and developing had been a critical factor in why the Oilers had only made the playoffs just four times since the 2000-01 season. Edmonton even went through a well-documented string where they had four first overall picks in…
There’s nothing particularly fun about losing a prospect game 7-3, but the Vancouver Canucks’ opening night of the prospect showcase wasn’t without some encouraging signs. The Seattle Kraken took control late and made the final score look far worse than the first 40 minutes, but a few individual performances were still worth watching. For the…
There’s something interesting happening around the Toronto Maple Leafs as training camp approaches. The big names and big contracts will get most of the attention, as they always do, but some of the more revealing stories are coming from players who aren’t guaranteed anything. They’re the ones arriving at camp knowing they have something to…
The Florida Panthers have an immensely talented roster up and down the lineup, with some key pieces as fixtures. They have even acquired some new pieces, which many believe will help bring them back to Stanley Cup contention. However, five players could take an even bigger leap this season, ascend to the next level of…
From the day he was acquired via trade to the date he became a free agent, Connor Ingram was a member of the Edmonton Oilers organization for just nine months, and he had a stall in their dressing room for only about half that time, appearing in 37 games for the team. Edmonton Oilers goaltender…
Training camp begins next week, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series, with only four players remaining. Yesterday we looked at Shakir Mukhamadullin, and now we turn our attention to another Russian. Vasily Podkolzin had a breakout 2025-26 season. He recorded 19 goals and 37 points in 82 games, after scoring just eight…
Welcome back. The last time the Utah Mammoth were in action, they played the Vegas Golden Knights in a six-game series, which they eventually lost. Fast forward to September, and the two met up again Saturday afternoon for their first game of the rookie showcase. Unlike in May, however, it was the Mammoth who drew…
When evaluating an NHL roster, the forward group is often one of the first places to look. Four lines can define a team’s identity, whether it’s through elite scoring talent, depth throughout the lineup, strong two-way play or the ability to wear opponents down over the course of a game. That’s also what makes ranking…
The Ottawa Senators have developed a reputation as a team that will give struggling players a second chance. Some of that has been out of necessity. As a rebuilding team, the Senators have struggled to attract top free-agent talent, and even if they could, their previous owner had a controversial reputation, to put it nicely….
NHL·New Free agent forward Chris Kreider has signed a one-year deal with the Montreal Canadiens. The team made the announcement on Saturday but did not disclose financial details. Kreider and the Ducks mutually agreed to have his contract terminated Wednesday The Canadian Press · Posted: Sep 12, 2026 6:21 PM EDT | Last Updated: 13…
