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Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have long been known as the NHL’s most dangerous offensive duo. However, during the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, the two superstars are proving they’ve added another dimension to their games: sound, committed defense, and roster flexibility. The minute these two “got the memo”, things changed, allowing head coach Kris Knoblauch…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Dallas Stars have fired head coach Peter DeBoer, and the sentiment circulating is that this was a clear message to the former coach regarding his decision-making and actions involving one player. A message was sent here, both to DeBoer and the rest of the Stars’ roster. Meanwhile, is Aaron…
It wasn’t long ago that some Canadians were up in arms about hockey legend Wayne Gretzky’s ties to U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. But as the Edmonton Oilers skate their way through the Stanley Cup final, hockey fans say it’s time to let bygones be bygones. “I don’t think it matters,” said Craig Hiscock, a…
Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer was fired Friday after three seasons with the team, getting to the Western Conference final each time but never advancing past that for a shot at the Stanley Cup. The move came less than a week since the Stars ended their season in a 6-3 loss at home to Edmonton…
Kris Knoblauch pushed back at the notion his team had been bullied in last year’s Stanley Cup final. The Edmonton Oilers head coach also agreed the group is better suited to face the Florida Panthers some 11½ months later. “We’re a more physical team,” he said. “We’re bigger, we’re stronger.” The Oilers showed that in Game…
The Pittsburgh Penguins have finally taken a step in the right direction. Earlier this week, they announced a new head coaching hire following the dismissal of Mike Sullivan at season’s end. With less than a month to go before free agency opens on July 1, general manager Kyle Dubas is now tasked with finding ways…
Another underwhelming season for the Pittsburgh Penguins officially ended over two months ago. They missed out on the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, making it a third-straight season without playing hockey into May. Since then, there has been plenty of time to reflect on the good and bad of the season. Some good comes from the…
It’s no secret that the Winnipeg Jets are constantly looking for a second-line center. Nearly every season, there’s chatter about how the Jets either traded for someone at the deadline or are looking for an upgrade in that area. With another season ending earlier than hoped, perhaps now is the time they try to find…
It’s been a busy year for David Lewandowski. Less than 12 months after he helped lead Team Germany to a gold medal at the U18 Division 1A World Junior Championship, he was one of 90 prospects at the NHL’s most important event for potential draft picks, the NHL Draft Combine. In between, he moved countries,…
As the Stanley Cup Final rolls on, so does the NHL’s award season. The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which is awarded “to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey,” has traditionally been given to players who’ve experienced some form of hardship like a life-threatening medical diagnosis or a…
