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The Edmonton Oilers enter the 2026-27 season with a veteran core that has already accumulated an impressive collection of individual accomplishments, and several more milestones should arrive over the next eight months. Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman and Evan Bouchard are all within reach of significant round numbers that could add another layer to…
Hockey remains a topic of conversation in the Atlanta metro area. Over the last week, some smaller updates have come about that keep the sport relevant locally in some fashion. Without further ado, here is the latest round-up of Atlanta hockey news. I’m opting to keep these as three separate topics this time around as…
The 2026 Norris Trophy was one of the most loaded categories in recent memory. Zach Werenski claimed the award for the first time, with five other candidates earning at least 350 total votes along the way. Heading into the 2026-27 season, expected the field to be crowded once again. The best defensemen in the league…
The Vancouver Canucks don’t have a lot left to do before training camp, but that doesn’t mean general manager Ryan Johnson is finished. August is usually the quiet part of the NHL calendar, although things can change quickly as teams start seeing their players on the ice and figure out what they actually have. Two…
*This archive was originally published before the 2022 trade deadline At the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline, the Toronto Maple Leafs were right in the middle of all the drama. They had been linked to just about everybody, including forwards, defensemen, and goaltenders. Prior to the deadline passing, former THW writer Alex Hobson took a look…
Make no mistake — team success is the most important thing in sports, and as the Winnipeg Jets near the 2026-27, the focus is rightly on how they’re going to have a lot more of it following their highly-disappointing 2025-26 where they regressed by 21 wins and missed the playoffs. That being said, individual success…
Throughout the offseason, the Washington Capitals roster has turned into a standout one with top-notch acquisitions. However, that means that a handful of players from last season have been moved elsewhere, either through trades or free agency. Let’s take a look at where these players landed and where they will be playing this season and…
There have been monster trades in the past in the NHL, most recently when Quinn Hughes was traded to the Minnesota Wild from the Vancouver Canucks in one of the most unexpected moves in recent history, but speculation is surrounding him again this offseason. Most fans and insiders believe Hughes will eventually sign an extension…
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Kelly Hrudey says his time on Hockey Night in Canada has come to an end. Hrudey, 65, said in a video…
On March 7, 1988, the Calgary Flames agreed to send 23-year-old forward Brett Hull along with 27-year-old forward Steve Bozek to the St. Louis Blues for 29-year-old defenseman Rob Ramage and 28-year-old goaltender Rick Wamsley. The trade would go down as one of the biggest in Blues’ history. Here’s a look back at how the trade panned out for…
