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Each year, the NHL Network releases a list that looks at their top-20 at each position. Recently, they revealed their top defenders around the NHL, and it left the majority of fans stunned. Related: Oilers Could Land Alex DeBrincat in Suggested Deadline Blockbuster With Red Wings Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes started the list as…
The New York Islanders, for years, were led by a great defense. The same group, with Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock on the top pair, fueled their success earlier in the decade when they had deep playoff runs and allowed them to win low-scoring games. A great defense was an Islanders staple. Related: Blue Jackets…
It feels like it’s been a somewhat quiet offseason for the Edmonton Oilers. There’s been no offer sheet drama, only a steady stream of player signings and trades highlighted by the re-signing of Evan Bouchard, signing Curtis Lazar, and trading prospect Sam O’Reilly to the Tampa Lightning for Issac (Ike) Howard. One signing that almost…
Not many NHL stories start in South Africa. Olaf Kölzig‘s did. Born in Johannesburg to German parents, he didn’t stick around long—his family eventually landed in Union Bay, British Columbia, where the air was colder and the ponds were actually frozen. Related: What’s Wrong With Oilers Goalie Stuart Skinner? A Closer Look Eventually, Kolzig became…
The Pittsburgh Penguins open their 2025-26 season on the road against the New York Rangers. Videos have been circulating of Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang putting in the work as they prepare for the new season. The offseason brought changes behind the bench and on the roster – Dan Muse is the new head coach,…
Lane Hutson is heading into the final year of his entry-level contract, and while there’s technically no urgency to get an extension done, the Montreal Canadiens should act now. After an impressive rookie season that won him the Calder Trophy, Hutson has quickly cemented himself as one of the NHL’s brightest young defensemen. For a…
Assembling a winning team is becoming increasingly challenging for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Between rising taxes, the high cost of living, and all the noise that comes with playing in Toronto, the team is facing a unique challenge: how do they keep elite players happy when it might be easier—and more profitable—for them to play…
The Pittsburgh Penguins have struggled the last three seasons and, therefore, have missed the playoffs in all those campaigns. Unfortunately, if you are a Penguins fan, it is very unlikely that the team from the Steel City will reach the postseason this season either. Even worse, the Penguins are widely considered front-runners for the Gavin…
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 16 Aug. 15 has been a very interesting day in National Hockey League history. This date has seen a pair of successful coaches find new jobs. Also, a current franchise filed its expansion application, and even a team owner was convicted of nearly 50…
Unlike most nations, for Team Italy, there’s a simple goal at the 2026 Winter Games: avoid embarrassment. With no NHL players projected to make the squad, a single victory will be immensely tough to come by. With that being said, though, there are multiple reasons for optimism. First, with the Olympics hosted in Milan, they’ll…
