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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators appear to have moved on from the idea of signing Patrik Laine. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs have reached the 50-contract limit after signing Brendan Brisson, potentially setting the stage for another move. Finally, Dylan Larkin’s trade market could be getting more complicated after a report indicated…
Earlier this week, we looked at nine NHLers who are due to bounce back after tough 2025-26 seasons. Today, let’s look at eight NHLers coming off career seasons who could regress in 2026-27. Dan Vladar Goalies are difficult enough to predict from year to year. You never know what you’re going to get, but Dan…
The Connor Hellebuyck trade speculation has been running wild since his surprise trade request became public recently, with fans wondering which contending team will end up landing him. Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images) There are several solid fits for Hellebuyck around the league, including the San Jose Sharks, Utah Mammoth, and…
Boston Bruins general manager (GM) Don Sweeney may be on the receiving end of criticism from the fanbase on a regular basis, and some of it is deserved. When it comes to prioritizing veterans over prospects who are NHL-ready and refusing to rebuild when it’s time, he’s failed there too. 2026-27 looks to be a…
The Vancouver Canucks have locked in one of the foundational pieces of their rebuild by signing defenceman Zeev Buium to an eight-year contract with a cap hit of $9.38 million per year. Vancouver Canucks defenseman Zeev Buium and Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe battle for the puck (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images) This was a…
Hamilton-born NHL prospect Matthew Mayich “needs a miracle” after being hospitalized following a training incident at Arizona State University last month, his family’s lawyer has said. Attorney Rob Carey spoke to CBC Hamilton on behalf of Mayich’s family on Friday, saying the 21-year-old’s parents, who live in Hamilton’s Stoney Creek area, are staying near the…
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 3 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 5 The Montreal Canadiens have made a bevy of moves on this date through the years. Also, the NHL named a new president that brought in plenty of innovation and helped triple the league’s size. So, let’s start our daily journey back in time…
The Boston Bruins have been without a captain since the team traded away Brad Marchand at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. The absence has been understandable given the state of transition the Bruins have been in over the past two offseasons, but the team will need to make a decision on who wears the “C”…
We might soon have a decision on a 34th NHL team. According to the Twitter/X account NHL to Atlanta, Krause Sports & Entertainment announced in a local press release that the funds for an expansion bid have been obtained and the bid has been submitted to the NHL. As of Friday, the NHL has not…
Over the years, the Chicago Blackhawks have had some contracts that worked out really well, while others turned into questionable signings that left fans wondering what management was thinking. Here’s a list of the five best and five worst Blackhawks contracts of the salary-cap era. Blackhawks’ Five Best Contracts #5: Artemi Panarin Artemi Panarin was…
