Blue Jackets’ Daemon Hunt Eager to Prove He’s Ready For NHL – The Hockey Writers – Columbus Blue Jackets

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…

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Boston Bruins Need Centers and Prospects to Step Up in 2025-26 – The Hockey Writers – Boston Bruins

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…

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Thomas Chabot Nails Senators’ New Mindset for 2025–26 – The Hockey Writers – Ottawa Senators

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…

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Canadiens’ Dach, Demidov and Laine Experiment a Disaster in Waiting – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens

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…

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Jim Rutherford on Balancing Quinn Hughes’ Future and the Canucks’ Championship Hopes – The Hockey Writers – Vancouver Canucks

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…

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Sens prospect proudly dons durag on ice

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…

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