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The New Jersey Devils are facing a ton of pressure heading into the 2026-27 season. They have a strong team, but last season, they crumbled and missed the postseason after a solid start. The Devils are determined not to let that happen again. Each player has a role to fill, and as we gear up for the…
Few things could upset Ottawa Senators fans more than the team announcing they had traded Drake Batherson. The Nova Scotian has spent his entire career with the Senators since he was drafted in 2017 and is one of the players who can fill in on the top line after Brady Tkachuk’s departure this summer. Losing…
The Chicago Blackhawks are heading into the season without realistic playoff aspirations again. The Blackhawks have missed the playoffs nine of the last 10 seasons, so if everything goes well, could they clinch a berth? One of my main focuses this offseason has been to remain as realistic as possible with my expectations for the…
Sidney Crosby has spent more than two decades building a legacy with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and despite continued speculation about how the final years of his career will unfold, the 39-year-old still appears interested in finishing where it all began. Speaking Tuesday at the NHL Player Media Tour, Crosby addressed both his contract situation in…
Training camp is closing in, and with the Ottawa Senators holding a media availability ahead of their Senators Charity Open golf tournament, some of the biggest offseason storylines were addressed by the team. From reactions to Brady Tkachuk leaving and Brad Marchand’s comments, to some positive comments on Drake Batherson‘s contract negotiations, here is the…
In blockbuster trades, there is a tendency to decide who won and who lost before anyone has had a chance to see how the players develop. That’s understandable. Fans want an immediate answer. Who got the better player? Who got the better prospects? Who will regret the deal? But the Quinn Hughes trade is one…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Ivan Demidov’s agent has revealed that the Montreal Canadiens star willingly left money on the table to help the team build around him. Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Jets may have fewer options than expected if they ultimately decide to move Connor Hellebuyck. Finally, Cutter Gauthier is reportedly in line for a…
Looking ahead, the 2026-27 season will be different. A little too different, some may say. Anze Kopitar is officially retired, the captaincy is vacant and the team has a new head coach, Peter Laviolette. There are tough questions surrounding how the Kings will replace Kopitar’s presence down the middle and whether their goaltending can improve…
In the midst of some change for the Edmonton Oilers before the coming season, they have plenty of returning pieces looking to build on the success of recent years. Among them is Kasperi Kapanen, who has been a part of the team since 2024 and is coming off a hot finish to the 2025-26 season….
As we continue the “Forgotten Hurricanes” series, we will turn our focus to former Carolina Hurricanes netminder Kevin Weekes. While his tenure was short in Raleigh, “Shady 80” showed he could win games; unfortunately, the teams in front of him didn’t give much support. Despite playing only 119 games in a little over two seasons…
