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Yesterday in Hockey History: July 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 28 July 27 has not been a very newsworthy day in National Hockey League history. However, there was a big trade of Hockey Hall of Famers that ended rather one-sided when we look back on it 30 years later. So, let’s get inside the…
The San Jose Sharks have had success drafting, especially under Doug Wilson in the late rounds, but there have also been many whiffs. While no draft pick is a certainty by any means, and every team has its share of misses, some by the Sharks’ have been massive gaffes. What Constitutes a Bad Draft Pick?…
A lot can change in two seasons. One season into the rebuild, you were looking at names like Rem Pitlick and Jesse Ylonen battling it out for a roster spot. A few seasons later, both are out of the organization entirely and American Hockey League mainstays. After the Canadiens have successfully made the 2025 Stanley…
If his first two drafts with the Toronto Maple Leafs wasn’t telling enough in regards to how dark his tenure was with the organization, John Ferguson Jr. had another disappointing draft as the team’s general manager in 2006. After moving the team’s top pick from the 2005 NHL Draft – in Tuukka Rask – Ferguson…
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we look at the future for the five Hockey Canada players who were recently found not guilty in the trial. Elsewhere, we look at how the Pittsburgh Penguins could target some young players, such as Yegor Chinakhov. Finally, the Montreal Canadiens would like to offload the Carey Price contract, and…
The Chicago Blackhawks announced July 26 the team signed goaltender Arvid Soderblom to a two-year, $5.5 million contract that will pay him an average annual value (AAV) of $2.75 million through the 2026-27 season. In 2024-25, Soderblom went 10-18-7 with an .898 save percentage (SV%) and 3.18 goals-against average (GAA) through 36 appearances with the…
Earlier this month, I looked at the San Jose Sharks’ weak defensive group and the issues that could arise on their blue line this season. While the front office and coaching staff have a lot of work to do to build up the defense, they face the opposite problem with their forwards. They might have…
As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Vasily Podkolzin, and next up is Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. The 32-year-old recorded 20 goals and 49 points in 78 games last season, with a plus-4 rating. He finished fourth on the team in goals, behind Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman,…
On July 16, the NHL announced the 2025-26 schedule. It features two games in Stockholm, two outdoor games, and several exciting matchups in between. For the Florida Panthers, a few games stand out as ones to watch. Oct. 7 vs. Chicago Blackhawks This game is the Panthers’ home opener and also marks their first official…
It may be the middle of the NHL offseason, but that doesn’t mean hockey has stopped completely. The 2026 World Junior Championship will take place at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, at the end of December and into the first week of January, but before that can happen, they’ll have a summer…
