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When the Carolina Hurricanes won the 2026 Stanley Cup, goalie Brandon Bussi became just the latest first-year goalie to emerge as a playoff hero and make history in the process. It’s important to make the distinction of “first-year” vs. rookie though, because, at Age 27, Bussi was no longer eligible to win the Calder Memorial…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the San Jose Sharks have signed Macklin Celebrini to a five-year contract extension that carries an AAV of $18.8 million per season. What went into the extension and what does it mean for the NHL? Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild are navigating tricky contract talks with Quinn Hughes, the Detroit Red…
It’s not easy to leave a city you thought you were going to live in forever, especially when you sign a long-term contract with that team. However, in sports, no one is safe. Not even a player with a no-movement clause. Back in March, the Calgary Flames were gearing up for another trade deadline, with…
The Vancouver Canucks are coming off a really rough season. One of the worst in franchise history. Unfortunately, while the Canucks didn’t and don’t have a good roster, part of the reason for the horrible results was major underperformance and missed time from key pieces. These players are locked up to long-term deals and are…
With a young core already in place and several prospects pushing from the Laval Rocket and overseas, opportunities will have to be earned rather than handed out. Still, injuries, strong performances, and late-season call-ups often create openings for players to make their NHL debut. Here are three Montreal Canadiens players who could skate in their…
The Edmonton Oilers have been taking it easy and relaxing this summer. Leon Draisaitl has been on an African Safari, Connor McDavid was out enjoying himself on the water, and Zach Hyman was chilling out as he hosted his annual Charity Golf Tournament. This is all good news for the organization. The further they can…
The 2026-27 season could be a difficult one in terms of wins for the Calgary Flames, but that doesn’t mean their fan base has nothing to be excited about. This rebuilding team is set to have a ton of youth in their lineup next season, giving fans a great idea as to what the future…
Carter Sanderson entered the World Junior Summer Showcase as one of the more overlooked prospects in the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. It took only one game for him to change that. Sanderson scored three goals for USA Blue in a commanding 6-1 victory over Sweden on July 26. The performance earned him American Player of the…
The Pittsburgh Penguins do not need to completely redesign their offense. They already proved they can create dangerous opportunities. Pittsburgh led the NHL with 740 high-danger shots on goal last season and finished third in scoring at 3.54 goals per game. The Penguins have also ranked no lower than sixth in high-danger shots during the…
One of the interesting things about watching a new general manager take over an NHL organization is that we often learn more from what he does than from what he says. Every executive has a vision statement. Every new hire talks about culture, commitment, and building something sustainable. Those words are important, but they are…
