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Sidney Crosby will turn 39 on Aug. 7 with several major NHL milestones within reach during the 2026-27 season. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain enters the season with 654 goals, 1,107 assists and 1,761 points through 1,420 regular-season games. He already holds Pittsburgh’s franchise scoring record and ranks seventh in NHL history, but another productive season…
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. The Toronto Maple Leafs have made Andy O’Brien the team’s vice-president of sport performance. O’Brien will oversee the NHL club’s strength…
The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders have the ingredients for a smart trade discussion, even if there is no indication the Metropolitan Division rivals have started one. The Penguins need more certainty on their left-side defense. New York has Matthew Schaefer, Adam Pelech and Alexander Romanov playing prominent roles on that side, leaving 22-year-old…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, an NHL-confirmed contract grey area could reshape how no-move clauses are negotiated. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues and Robert Thomas have smoothed over potential tension. Finally, the Detroit Red Wings may be facing a longer-than-expected wait to name their next general manager. NHL Confirms Grey Area in No-Move Clauses A…
Sometimes hockey gives us a moment that is very special. A rookie scores four goals in his first NHL game. Fans celebrate. The hockey world takes notice. Everyone starts wondering what might be possible. But sometimes, when we look back years later, we realize that moment was telling us more than we understood at the…
The Montreal Canadiens took on the Buffalo Sabres in a winner-takes-all Game 7 in the second round of the 2026 Playoffs in a situation that has repeatedly shaped the franchise’s modern playoff history. Excluding the recent Tampa Bay Lightning and Sabres victories, the Canadiens have played eight Stanley Cup Playoff Game 7s since 1994 and…
The 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase wrapped up Saturday, August 1st. While the games themselves do not count toward the official World Junior Championship, they provide a first glimpse at which players are positioning themselves for roster spots in December. For the Montreal Canadiens, two prospects were in action, forward LJ Mooney and defenseman Timofei…
Jason Robertson had his name tossed around in trade speculation for months before he finally signed a new one-year deal with the Dallas Stars. Following a long negotiation, the two sides were able to avoid arbitration and come to an agreement at $12 million, lower than what many fans expected. The main issue with this…
The Vancouver Canucks should be featuring a lot of young talent this season, especially if a few more veterans get traded. They don’t have the deepest prospect pool yet, but 2026-27 should still see some NHL debuts. Let’s take a look at five that could be added to Hockey Reference in the near future with…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made a lot of changes this offseason, and with some new additions, they hope they can make it back to the playoffs and make a push for their first Stanley Cup since 1967. There is some difference in opinion between fans as to whether the Maple Leafs improved this offseason,…
