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Salavat Yulaev forward Alexander Zharovsky earned his share of the spotlight during the most recent Gagarin Cup campaign. The 18-year-old made his debut in some of the toughest games of the season and managed to catch the eye not only of fans, but also of experts. In July, he became the second-highest-selected Russian player in…
The trade market during the NHL offseason is not a very busy one. Compared to some of the big moves we see from a league like the NBA, the NHL sticks to their free agent signings. But that’s not to say moves can’t be made in the summertime. There are decisions yet to be made…
Around this time last year, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes traded defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic. The implication was clear, how, despite his right side being among the Habs’ weakest positions from a depth perspective, Hughes was clearing a path for either Logan Mailloux or David Reinbacher to make the team out of training camp. Things…
It may seem cut and dry who the top defenseman in Pittsburgh Penguins history is, but the players leading up to it have made a case for themselves. While the Penguins’ franchise isn’t a gold mine of elite, long-term defenders, they have had some luxuries over their 58-year history. Before we go any further, a…
In June 1990, the Edmonton Oilers were on top of the world. They had just won their fifth Stanley Cup in seven years, after beating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in the best-of-seven championship series. Goaltender Bill Ranford received the Conn Smythe Trophy, and captain Mark Messier was presented with the Hart Memorial Trophy. Life was…
Marty Turco is best remembered for his many Hall-of-Fame worthy seasons for the Dallas Stars. He was a three-time All-Star for the Stars, and was a finalist for the Vezina Trophy in 2003. While he is most memorable for his time in Dallas, he also had a stop in Chicago with the Blackhawks, half of…
Edmonton Oilers fans haven’t been excited about prospects in a while, but with the additions of Matthew Savoie and Isaac Howard, who are expected to take big steps forward next season, fans are hopeful they can establish themselves as stars and can help the Oilers remain contenders for quite a few seasons. Head coach Kris…
The NHL’s Board of Governors and the NHL Players’ Association ratified a four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) on July 8, which will keep the peace through the 2029-30 season. On page five of the NHL-NHLPA Memorandum of Understanding is a section titled “(American Hockey League) Loans for 19-Year-Old Players,” which says the league “will reopen…
As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Jeff Skinner, and now we will evaluate Stuart Skinner. Skinner is a polarizing figure in Oil Country, and many fans have been clamouring for the 26-year-old netminder to be moved. He’s entering the final season of his three-year…
The 2025-26 NHL season now feels a bit closer since the schedule was announced on July 16. Teams across the league took to social media, posting promotional videos of their schedules, which did not disappoint. Here are the top five videos and a look at some noteworthy matches. 5. New Jersey Devils After being eliminated…
