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Being a Toronto Maple Leafs fan is a bit like living in a constant tug-of-war between optimism and skepticism. For the past few months, we’ve been told this is the year the team’s “DNA” will change—that the Maple Leafs are tougher, grittier, and better prepared for the playoff grind. Yet, until the puck drops in…
In early 2026 NHL Draft discussions, two names have dominated the headlines: Gavin McKenna and Keaton Verhoeff. The former, who surpassed Connor Bedard‘s draft-minus-one totals in the Western Hockey League (WHL), is a generational prospect—the numbers at all levels have been jaw-dropping. Much more quietly, Verhoeff has a case for the “generational” label, too. The…
Now that we are in the middle of August, which is the last official month without any NHL hockey, we are just over a month away from the start of NHL training camps. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, this season has a lot of eyes on them after the offseason that they have had. This…
The Chicago Blackhawks are putting all their eggs in the youngsters’ basket this upcoming season. They’re hoping to see substantial steps from the plethora of young players who will be given a chance to prove themselves in this 2025-26 campaign. We already know 2023 first overall draft pick Connor Bedard is a cornerstone piece for…
This summer is going both really slow and really fast at the same time. It depends how you choose to view things. On one hand, it’s already the middle of August. Where did this summer truly go? On the other hand, it’s been a long while since the Columbus Blue Jackets had a game. We’re…
With no disrespect to new faces like Matias Maccelli, Nicolas Roy, and Dakota Joshua, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ offseason has been defined by their departures. Just four days after the club was ousted in Game 7 of the Second Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Florida Panthers, it was announced that team…
Every NHL offseason, the cry goes up: “We can’t lose him for nothing!” It’s a mantra fans repeat, a talking point for pundits, and sometimes even a player’s rallying cry. The logic seems obvious—if a team doesn’t trade a pending free agent, it’s a failure. But in today’s NHL, with a hard salary cap and…
Heading toward the 2025-26 season, teams will consider handing out professional tryout (PTO) contracts to players looking to earn new deals, and it seems as though the Edmonton Oilers are pondering a few options. Related: Oilers’ Connor McDavid Extending Would Be a Discount at Any Price According to sources with the 2 Mutts Hockey Podcast,…
The 2024-25 Presidents’ Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets had a number of players post extremely-strong campaigns, but these three will be looking to bounce back in 2025-26 after some rough times. 1: Nikita Chibrikov Chibrikov was coming along nicely in his sophomore season through mid-January, with 18 points in 30 games for the Manitoba Moose and three…
When you think of the Winnipeg Jets’ goalies, Connor Hellebuyck is the first name that comes to mind. He’s the workhorse—the guy making those jaw-dropping saves night after night. He’s a three-time Vezina Trophy winner and the 2024–25 Hart Trophy winner. Related: Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck Is the NHL’s Gold Standard in Goal But what about…
