Montreal Canadiens’ 2013 Draft Class Revisited – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens had an immediate resurgence in the regular season standings, jumping from last place in the Eastern Conference in 2011-12 into second, behind the Pittsburgh Penguins. Newly drafted Alex Galchenyuk had an immediate impact on the team’s third line, and thanks to several players having stellar seasons, the Canadiens not only made the…

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Philadelphia Flyers News & Rumors: Calder Trophy, Make-or-Break Seasons, & More – The Hockey Writers – Philadelphia Flyers

NHL hockey is almost back, with the 2026-27 campaign beginning on Sept. 29. In this edition of Philadelphia Flyers News & Rumors, we look at Porter Martone‘s Calder Trophy candidacy, two young players facing big, arguably make-or-break seasons, and more. Martone Is an Early Calder Trophy Favorite The Calder Trophy, awarded to the NHL’s top…

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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Blankenburg, Tanev, Stecher, Sundin & Matthews – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs

There are two very different kinds of Toronto Maple Leafs stories making the rounds, and both are worth watching as training camp gets closer. One is the kind that can affect the opening-night lineup almost immediately. The other is more about what the Maple Leafs are becoming as an organization. Chris Tanev’s health remains something…

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Forgotten Hurricanes: Jiri Tlusty Is One of Many “What-Ifs” in Raleigh – The Hockey Writers – Carolina Hurricanes

Throughout the “dark ages” of Carolina Hurricanes hockey from 2009-10 to 2017-18, many players fell short of expectations. Some could attribute it to terrible rosters, roster management, setting players up for failure, and a multitude of other reasons. Some did shine through the darkness but became “what-ifs” in a decade of mediocre hockey. One of…

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