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With the 2025 NHL Draft a week behind us, it is time to grade each pick that the New York Rangers made, as well as to give the team an overall grade. We will go over each pick in depth, discussing the pros and cons of each player, and the potential they can bring to…
One of the worst-kept secrets in hockey is over, as it was officially confirmed on June 27, 2024, that Ken Holland would not be returning as the general manager (GM) of the Edmonton Oilers in 2024-25. He was in the final year of a five-year contract signed in 2019, resulting in plenty of rumours swirling…
We’ve all heard the saying, “You can’t move forward if you’re always looking back”. This rings true for the Detroit Red Wings organization when you refer to the mishap that occurred during the 2018 NHL Draft in Dallas, Texas. The majority of the hockey world was stunned when they saw top goal-scoring prospect Filip Zadina still…
The NHL has a long and storied existence. Legendary teams, lines and players serve as a reminder of days gone by while today’s players continue to forge the legacy left behind by the pioneers of our beloved game. Like any legendary player, their contributions to the record books survive the test of time. Whether they…
In all my years covering the Toronto Maple Leafs, I rarely find myself wanting to push back against fans, even when I don’t always agree with what they say. But with the trade of Mitch Marner, am I right in getting the sense that Maple Leafs fans seem to want it both ways when it…
As the dust begins to settle on the first few waves of the offseason, it’s clear that the Toronto Maple Leafs are far from done shaping their 2025–26 roster. With trade chatter still swirling, arbitration filings in motion, and near-misses in the market making headlines, the team’s front office continues to work behind the scenes…
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 5 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 7 Some of the best players of the 1990s were rewarded for their performances on this date. July 6 also saw several coaching changes, roster moves, and the birth of two players who left their mark on the game with brilliant National Hockey League…
In today’s NHL rumours rundown, the Edmonton Oilers were quick to get an Evan Bouchard contract done because the Carolina Hurricanes were threatening to offer sheet him, but pivoted to K’Andre Miller after Bouchard was extended. Elsewhere, the Detroit Red Wings had some pretty big plans, but were unable to materialize them, like signing Nikolaj…
The Montreal Canadiens just re-signed their arguably biggest restricted free agent in goalie Jakub Dobes. It’s a two-year, $1.93 million deal ($965,00 cap hit) for a goalie with a high ceiling who emerged as starter Sam Montembeault’s backup down the stretch. Dobes got promoted from the Laval Rocket in the American Hockey League last December…
Free agency opened up for the NHL on July 1. Several teams participated in signing new players to their teams, including the Seattle Kraken. They signed defenseman Ryan Lindgren to a four-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $4.5 million. Let’s take a look at Lindgren’s career in the NHL so far. Lindgren Was Drafted by Boston Lindgren…
