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Once again, the New Jersey Devils had a busy week, slotting a few more pieces into place for the upcoming season. First, they announced the signing of Anthony Mantha to a two-year, $9.5 million deal. Then the following day, the 2026-27 regular season schedule was unveiled. All in all, things are set to look vastly…
The 2025-26 season was a roller coaster for the Seattle Kraken. They had their best start ever and won their first home opener in their five seasons in the league. The Kraken were primed to take a playoff spot by American Thanksgiving, which is usually a decent indicator of who will make the postseason. With two…
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the NHL Draft’s first round has seen few Russian and Belarusian names called. Across the five drafts from 2022 through 2026, only about a dozen Russian-developed players were selected in the first round, averaging roughly two per year. The lack of representation extends beyond the draft, as many…
The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ offseason continues to produce plenty of conversation, even without a major blockbuster trade happening every week. Under new general manager John Chayka, the organization has been making decisions that suggest patience is part of the plan. That doesn’t mean teams aren’t calling. When you have a young player like Matthew Knies,…
Sometimes a hockey fan base doesn’t wait for a rumour. It creates a dream. That happened this week when news broke that Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks had agreed on a five-year, $75 million contract. The deal locks up the Vancouver-born superstar through his age-25 season, but it also created a fascinating thought for…
The Tampa Bay Lightning have begun the latest phase of preparing for the 2026-27 season. As usual, there is a reason to be optimistic about the upcoming season. This is a team that hasn’t missed the playoffs in a decade, and they’re consistently competitive. That being said, there are some concerns that could lead to…
After finally embracing a rebuild, the Vancouver Canucks will be looking for a new core of players to lead them into the next era. Right now, no one has really established themselves as a member of that core, but there are plenty who are speculated to drive it. This season could see a few solidify…
When Kent Hughes took over as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, one of his first objectives was to reshape an aging roster while adding players who fit the team’s long-term vision. Some of his biggest moves have naturally received more attention, such as acquiring Noah Dobson or drafting Ivan Demidov, but one trade that…
The Chicago Blackhawks have finally extended their franchise forward, Connor Bedard, giving him a new five-year deal worth $15 million annually. 𝐄 𝐗 𝐓 𝐄 𝐍 𝐃 𝐄 𝐃 🏠 from draft night to his first goal on UC ice and every moment in between, here’s to 𝟓 more years of 𝟗𝟖 in Chicago ❤️…
Sometimes, a team’s social media account drops a teaser, one that has the fanbase wondering if something is coming that the organization hasn’t revealed in a press release. On Saturday, the Toronto Maple Leafs posted a video of a James van Riemsdyk goal — a player who hasn’t suited up for the franchise since 2017-18…
