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We’re officially in the midst of the NHL summer lull. With little news to write about and a lot of patience required before training camps and the regular season begin, trade proposal posts are part of the norm this time of year. The Hockey Writers’ scribe Jesse Courville-Lynch, posed one such pitch, when he wrote,…
There are a lot of factors that will come into play for the Buffalo Sabres when the 2025-26 season begins. One of the biggest question marks for them is going to be the health and performance of fresh face Josh Norris, who they acquired from the Ottawa Senators on March 7, 2025, for Dylan Cozens. So far, his…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have intriguing bounce-back candidates in various lineup spots for the 2025-26 season. A pair of veteran fixtures and two newcomers to the fold figure prominently. If… Source link
Few could have projected the season Blake Montgomery put together in 2024-25. An undrafted high schooler at the 2023 Draft, he was selected by the Ottawa Senators in the fourth round in 2024 and hit the new season running. He scored 10 points in 10 games to kick off the season with the Lincoln Stars…
Goaltending has always been one of the toughest jobs in hockey—especially in the market where the Montreal Canadiens play. Here, pressure comes with every save. For the Canadiens, the crease has been in flux since the days of Carey Price, with fans waiting for someone to step up and grab the role of reliable No….
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 17 Over the years. Aug. 16 proved to be a very action-packed day for the NHL’s residents in Arizona. A Stanley Cup hero in Detroit was acquired on this date 72 years ago. Also, one of the greatest American-born and undrafted players in league…
It’s one of the biggest “what ifs” in recent Toronto Maple Leafs history: what if Lou Lamoriello had remained as general manager (GM) instead of Brendan Shanahan handing the job to Kyle Dubas in 2018? The decision marked a turning point in the franchise’s trajectory. Related: Ex-Maple Leafs’ GM Dubas: Symbol of Hockey’s Generation Gap…
*This was originally published in Aug. 2021 For many years, Carey Price’s peers named him the Best Goalie in the NHL. Even though he has played his last NHL game, one day, he’ll be on his way to the Hockey Hall of Fame. I want to help fans get to know the Canadiens’ starter a…
Projecting the future is hard, but that’s what I’m attempting to do here. Below is my stab at ranking the NHL’s top 50 players in five years (entering the 2030–31 season). From left to right, listed are their name, position, age in five years, and current team. 50. Zeev Buium, D, 24 Years Old (Minnesota…
The Toronto Maple Leafs defensive depth in their prospect pool clearly lacks substance. Aside from Ben Danford and Noah Chadwick, there are a lot of unknowns in terms of players that could crack the roster in the future. Let’s not forget that Topi Niemela signed overseas with Malmo Redhawks, potentially ending his time with the…
