Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Domi, Lorentz, Joshua, Hiller & Training Camp Moves? – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs will head into training camp with an advantage they haven’t had enough of in recent years: competition for jobs. General manager John Chayka has spent the summer adding depth to the roster, and some returning players who might have felt comfortable with their role in the lineup will have to prove…

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NHL Rumors: New Winger for Matthews, Canadiens Trade, and Sportsnet Loses Big Name – The Hockey Writers –

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Auston Matthews and Jack Roslovic could be an interesting pairing for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens remain patient as trade speculation swirls. Finally, a major broadcasting shakeup sees Sportsnet part ways with long-time analyst Kelly Hrudey. Are Matthews and Roslovic a Pair to Watch in…

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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ Looming Oilers Record Will Cement His Legacy – The Hockey Writers – Edmonton Oilers

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is positioned to make Edmonton Oilers history almost immediately in the 2026-27 season. Nugent-Hopkins enters the campaign with 1,031 regular-season appearances for Edmonton, only six behind Kevin Lowe’s franchise record of 1,037. The Oilers’ all-time games-played standings leave him six appearances from tying Lowe and seven from claiming the record outright. If Nugent-Hopkins…

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Edmonton Oilers Seeking First Division Title Since 1986-87 – The Hockey Writers – Edmonton Oilers

It’s been 40 years since the Edmonton Oilers last won their division. It’s the longest active division title drought in major North American professional sports. There’s a good chance the Oilers will finish first in the Pacific Division in the 2026-27 NHL season not because they’ve vastly improved but because the other teams in the…

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3 PTO Candidates the Pittsburgh Penguins Should Consider Before Training Camp – The Hockey Writers – Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins have already assembled a crowded roster, but they should not close the door on adding more competition before training camp. Michael Bunting, Vladimir Tarasenko, and Logan Stanley remain among the NHL’s notable unrestricted free agents entering August. Each produced enough last season to deserve another contract, but the longer their markets remain…

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Pittsburgh Penguins’ Erik Karlsson Trade Looks Better—But Failed Its Main Goal – The Hockey Writers – Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins completed one of the largest trades in franchise history on Aug. 6, 2023, acquiring Erik Karlsson, Rem Pitlick, Dillon Hamaliuk, and the San Jose Sharks’ 2026 third-round pick in a three-team transaction involving San Jose and the Montreal Canadiens. Pittsburgh sent Mikael Granlund and Jan Rutta to the Sharks while Jeff Petry,…

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