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The Columbus Blue Jackets will have some interesting roster decisions to make. Among them, how will the defensive unit shake out? Short of an extended injury, the top-six appears to be set. Here’s what that could look like coming opening night. Zach Werenski – Dante Fabbro Denton Mateychuk – Ivan Provorov Damon Severson – Erik…
The Chicago Blackhawks signed defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to a professional tryout (PTO) on Tuesday. The news surprised fans as the team bought out veteran TJ Brodie, and Alec Martinez retired. So it seemed like it was out with the old and in with the new. Related: 2025 Blackhawks Training Camp Q&A With Spencer Knight But…
The Boston Bruins’ 2024-25 season was defined by inconsistent play. The up-and-down play from their netminders and defensive issues were a point of struggle; however, an equally large gap was their lack of offense. Beyond David Pastrnak and Morgan Geekie, the team struggled to find consistent offensive production. If they hope to be competitive in…
*This article was originally written in June 2023 Hindsight is 20/20 and can be a bitter pill to swallow or a reason for joy. This is especially true of the NHL Entry Draft when there is always a chance that a player slips through the cracks and becomes another team’s gem. When looking back on…
When you think about the Toronto Maple Leafs and their forward depth, names like Auston Matthews, John Tavares, and William Nylander first come to mind. But the quiet hum in camp this year is Nicolas Roy, who came over to Toronto from the Vegas Golden Knights. If you’re not paying attention to him already, you…
There’s a new standard in Ottawa. Thomas Chabot didn’t mince words when asked about the Ottawa Senators’ expectations this season. Making the playoffs isn’t some far-off dream or “wouldn’t it be nice” goal anymore. It’s the standard. That word matters. The standards have stuck. These standards have become the bar the team measures itself against…
Thankfully, unsubstantiated reports and subsequent suggestions last offseason that Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach, who’s rehabilitating his knee, wouldn’t be ready for 2025-26 appear to have been premature (to be polite). Despite not having played him in the team’s Friday scrimmage, head coach Martin St. Louis told the media the plan was still to get…
Vancouver Canucks‘ president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford has been candid about the tightrope he walks when it comes to one of the franchise’s brightest stars: Quinn Hughes. In a recent interview, he opened up about the challenge of managing a generational talent while steering a team toward sustainable success. The conversation laid bare the…
A prospect for the Ottawa Senators has gone viral for the durag he sports under his helmet. Djibril Touré was playing in a prospect game Sept. 13 against the Toronto Maple Leafs when he got into a scrum and his helmet came off, exposing his close-fitting cloth. Touré had sported his durag — worn by Black men to…
The Chicago Blackhawks training camp opened on Sept. 18, and boy, was it eventful. Players seemed to come back to Chicago with vengeance. Practices have been intense by design, as part of new head coach Jeff Blashill’s philosophy of wanting a strong work ethic team. One of the players to watch has been 24-year-old goaltender…
