The National Hockey League (NHL) is North America’s premier professional ice hockey league, showcasing top talent in thrilling games, championships, and a rich history of the sport’s evolution.
For established world-class athletes, joining a team in New York City from elsewhere always has been, and always will be, a different animal. A select group of imported players thrives under the white-hot spotlight, while many more wilt under the pressure of rabid fanbases and the unrelenting coverage of the Big Apple’s media horde, an…
The St. Louis Blues know what it takes to build a competitive team in the NHL. It is not always about making the biggest offseason move or finding the next superstar. Sometimes, the biggest difference comes from players already on the roster taking their games to another level. Heading into the 2026-27 season, the Blues…
The Philadelphia Flyers made a surprising trip to the playoffs last season with 98 points, ending a drought that tied a franchise record. Here are four of the most underrated players on the team entering 2026-27, who will all be crucial in helping Philadelphia return to the dance. Noah Cates Last season was business as…
From Brady and Matthew Tkachuk to Sam Reinhart, there seem to be more sons of former NHLers in the league than ever before. Some, such as Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi, are even playing for the same teams as their fathers did a generation ago. While it’s not particularly well known, the Edmonton Oilers…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have spent much of this offseason trying to change the identity of the hockey club. New general manager John Chayka didn’t sit around waiting for answers to appear. He made changes quickly, reshaping the defence, adding different types of forwards and putting together a coaching staff that seems built around a…
The 16th annual NHLPA Rookie Showcase is right around the corner as the NHLPA and Upper Deck will host the new crop of NHL prospects in Chicago, IL, from July 28 to July 30. Over the last few years, it was held at the Washington Capitals’ practice area in Washington, D.C. Now it’ll take place…
The Edmonton Oilers had an underwhelming 2025-26 season. They had high expectations, but didn’t meet them. They couldn’t sustain a rhythm or generate any momentum. We never knew which team would show up, which was frustrating for the fan base. They were inconsistent throughout, and eventually flamed out in the first round of the playoffs….
With the announcement of Steve Yzerman stepping down as General Manager of the Detroit Red Wings last week, the “Yzerplan” Era of Red Wings hockey has come to a close. This era will be remembered as a failure for its inability to ice a playoff team, its wild free agent signings, and its mixed draft…
Two down. One big RFA contract to go for the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the process, arbitration is now off the table for this season. The Blue Jackets and RFA forward Cole Sillinger have agreed to a new three-year deal worth $13.875 million, an AAV of $4.625 million. The news was first reported by Sportsnet’s…
The Toronto Maple Leafs look like an almost completely different team heading towards the 2026-27 season. With Gavin McKenna stepping into their top-six forward group immediately after being selected first overall, a revamped bottom-six forward group following a busy offseason, and a new starting goaltender, the Maple Leafs have made it clear they want to…
