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The Ottawa Senators‘ offseason has been quietly interesting, even if it hasn’t made the usual headlines. Ottawa has been adding players who might not make a big splash on Day One but could make a difference over the season. It’s the kind of strategy that doesn’t always grab attention, but for a team in transition,…
The Montreal Canadiens are heading into what feels like a pivotal season in 2025-26. They’re not quite ready to be labeled contenders, but they’re also far removed from being written off as basement dwellers. It’s that awkward middle ground—where every little stride matters, where development, consistency, and chemistry are the real game-changers. Related: Today in…
What a difference a year makes. Heading into the 2024-25 season, the Vancouver Canucks were +2200 on the betting line to win the Stanley Cup. Now, they are +5000, and only the boldest of gamblers would be placing bets on them knocking the Florida Panthers off the throne they have sat in for the past…
The NHL offseason started off busy but has since slowed, with few deals and little more than speculation about contract extensions for big stars that have yet to happen. This has led to a handful of trade rumors that are arguably so wild, they’re hard to imagine actually happening. From superstar swaps to potential returns,…
Moments after the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers for the Stanley Cup this past June, Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk told ESPN’s Emily Kaplan, “It’s unbelievable, back-to-back two-time Stanley Cup Champions…a DYNASTY.” Last time I looked, a dynasty meant at least three Stanley Cups in a row, or like the Oilers of the 1980s and…
The Vancouver Canucks are looking to rebound after a disappointing season in 2024-25 and will now be looking towards the playoffs. The team has done a pretty good job at drafting talent over the last several years and has added players to their organization that will be useful over the next number of seasons. Many…
Whether you fall on the side of Mitch Marner or Maple Leafs fans who think his “sob story” about player safety and an unruly Leafs Nation is hogwash, with Marner officially out of the picture, the Maple Leafs face an inevitable and familiar dilemma: who will take over the role of scapegoat? For years, Marner…
As Connor McDavid’s contract situation continues to dominate headlines, the Edmonton Oilers may be facing a critical offseason decision that could influence the superstar’s next move: upgrading their goaltending. There are options, but whether any of them are upgrades is debatable. Interestingly, The 2 Mutts Podcast recently stirred discussion in Oilers Nation by reporting on…
Colorful hockey nicknames are an integral part of the game’s history. They’re as much a part of hockey as the blue line. You’re given one early by your mite’s coach only later to be called something else by your teammates. Your mom may not want to know what your teammates call you, so you let…
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we look at how term is the holdup for Luke Hughes and the New Jersey Devils with their contract negotiations. Elsewhere, Anze Kopitar mentioned the idea of retirement and what this season could mean. Finally, the Ottawa Senators and Shane Pinto could be working on an extension, but it seems…
