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The Liiga preseason handed two NHL prospects their first competitive shifts of the 2026-27 season on Friday, Aug. 7. Montreal Canadiens forward Aatos Koivu centered a line for TPS Turku, and Nashville Predators defenseman Jakub Floris lined up on the Lukko blue line, both at the Pitsiturnaus in Rauma. Aatos Koivu, Team Finland (Photo credit:…
We are now more than a month removed from the opening of NHL free agency, and most of the biggest names have already found homes for the 2026-27 season. However, there are still plenty of recognizable players available for teams looking to add some depth before training camp. That list includes several former Montreal Canadiens….
A potential Morgan Rielly trade to Anaheim may have fallen apart due to an offer sheet that completely changed the Ducks’ overall offseason strategy. At least, that’s a logical assumption given how much a Rielly trade to Anaheim was being speculated, and then the talk just vanished. Was Rielly Almost Traded by the Maple Leafs?…
With the Vancouver Canucks, there are still a couple of pretty interesting questions left. Elias Pettersson‘s future remains one of them, even if it looks increasingly likely that he’ll start the season in Vancouver. Then there is Brendan Gallagher, who is almost the opposite kind of question. The Canucks aren’t asking whether Gallagher can become…
When looking at the Carolina Hurricanes blueline, the names that stand out right away are Jaccob Slavin, K’Andre Miller, and Shayne Gostisbehere. It makes sense when you’re discussing the best defensive defenseman in the NHL, along with two guys who can bring it offensively. However, there is one other player who is overlooked, especially for…
In the 2004 film, Miracle, Kurt Russell, who plays Herb Brooks, talked about the best moment of the 1980 Olympics experience, and he refers to the team gathering together on the podium saying, “Well it was here. The sight of twenty young men with such differing backgrounds, now standing as one. Young men willing to…
The New Jersey Devils are looking to have a major bounce-back season in 2026-27. Following a complete overhaul by general manager (GM) Sunny Mehta, the franchise has undergone major improvement by re-signing key players, switching up their goaltending situation, and adding plenty of roster depth. With only 54 days remaining until the season opener, the…
It’s been an up-and-down start to his Edmonton Oilers career for Trent Frederic. He came over in a 2025 Trade Deadline deal and is now headed into season two of an eight-year deal with the team. The power forward style he’s typically known for shows up in some games, while other times it tapers off…
Daniil But’s first season in North America was a solid stepping stone toward becoming a full-time NHL player. The Utah Mammoth forward recorded 39 points (19 goals, 20 assists) in 41 games with the Mammoth’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, Tucson Roadrunners, while also making his NHL debut, appearing in 29 games and scoring three…
The Edmonton Oilers dramatically reshaped their roster this offseason, but some of their most useful options for 2026-27 were already in the organization. Colton Dach made an immediate impression after arriving from the Chicago Blackhawks at the 2026 Trade Deadline. Josh Samanski unexpectedly worked his way from the Bakersfield Condors into Edmonton’s playoff lineup. Spencer…
