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The Edmonton Oilers made several bold moves over the past few months, bringing in a few new players and carving a pathway for others who are in the system. Each has varying resumes, but all are aiming to contribute to a team in win-now mode. Head coach Kris Knoblauch is wasting no time, making it…
There were numerous moments that made the ending of a 54-year-old Stanley Cup drought by the 1993-94 New York Rangers unforgettable. When people think back on that particular team and what it was comprised of, certain players and moments come to mind more than others. The captain – “The Messiah” – Mark Messier and his…
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 21 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 23 This date in National Hockey League history has not been the most eventful by any means, but it has still provided some interesting tidbits. One veteran player got traded twice on the same day, Matthew Tkachuk got dealt to the Florida Panthers, and…
After making a run to the Eastern Conference Final in 2023-24, the New York Rangers had a very disappointing 2024-25 season. In response, general manager Chris Drury has looked to make them tougher and better defensively. In order to bounce back this season, they will rely heavily on centers J.T. Miller and Vincent Trocheck to…
Restricted free agent (RFA) signings can often take months of the offseason to work out. But this week, only halfway through July, the Boston Bruins came to terms with John Farinacci, their final RFA. The contract is not a surprise to anyone, a one-year, two-way deal for the center who has spent the last two…
Every season, there are players who improve significantly upon their performances from the season prior. Even on a team as established, deep, and reliable as the Panthers, there will be injuries, surprises, and roster shuffling. Here, we’ll identify three players poised for upticks in offensive production. In doing so, we will also highlight the importance…
The New Jersey Devils have had notable stretches of dominant goaltending in their history. From 2003 to 2008, only one other netminder besides Martin Brodeur won the Vezina Trophy. More recently, the team has struggled between the pipes. In the 2021-22 season, the team set a franchise record for using seven different goaltenders. Where starting…
Tim Taylor had an NHL career that lasted 12 seasons and 746 games, with 365 of those games playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning, including the 2004 Stanley Cup Championship squad. Nicknamed “The Toolman” due to sharing his name with Tim Allen’s character on the 1990s popular TV series Home Improvement, he had 75 goals…
The Ottawa Senators success last season can be attributed in large part to the young core the team has built over the last handful of years. Guys like Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle, and Jake Sanderson are the foundation on which the organization is currently built and will be the ones to carry the franchise to…
The success of the 2024-25 Windsor Spitfires surprised much of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). As the club prepares for an even bigger 2025-26 season, there are four players who are looking to make an impact of their own. After a dismal 2023-24 season where the club finished second last in the OHL, they shot…
