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Sometimes a hockey fan base doesn’t wait for a rumour. It creates a dream. That happened this week when news broke that Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks had agreed on a five-year, $75 million contract. The deal locks up the Vancouver-born superstar through his age-25 season, but it also created a fascinating thought for…
The Tampa Bay Lightning have begun the latest phase of preparing for the 2026-27 season. As usual, there is a reason to be optimistic about the upcoming season. This is a team that hasn’t missed the playoffs in a decade, and they’re consistently competitive. That being said, there are some concerns that could lead to…
After finally embracing a rebuild, the Vancouver Canucks will be looking for a new core of players to lead them into the next era. Right now, no one has really established themselves as a member of that core, but there are plenty who are speculated to drive it. This season could see a few solidify…
When Kent Hughes took over as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, one of his first objectives was to reshape an aging roster while adding players who fit the team’s long-term vision. Some of his biggest moves have naturally received more attention, such as acquiring Noah Dobson or drafting Ivan Demidov, but one trade that…
The Chicago Blackhawks have finally extended their franchise forward, Connor Bedard, giving him a new five-year deal worth $15 million annually. 𝐄 𝐗 𝐓 𝐄 𝐍 𝐃 𝐄 𝐃 🏠 from draft night to his first goal on UC ice and every moment in between, here’s to 𝟓 more years of 𝟗𝟖 in Chicago ❤️…
Sometimes, a team’s social media account drops a teaser, one that has the fanbase wondering if something is coming that the organization hasn’t revealed in a press release. On Saturday, the Toronto Maple Leafs posted a video of a James van Riemsdyk goal — a player who hasn’t suited up for the franchise since 2017-18…
Every team covets a dynamic center group, but wingers can be just as impactful. With most of the top wings on the market, apart from Patrick Kane, having a place to play in 2026-27, which 10 teams have the best winger cores entering the new campaign? 10. Vegas Golden Knights There are some real depth…
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Chicago Blackhawks and Connor Bedard, who just signed a massive five-year deal. Next, we look at how the Bedard contract will inevitably impact the ongoing negotiations between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Adam Fantilli. Finally, the Minnesota Wild reportedly held off on other moves with…
The Vancouver Canucks won’t have a lot of expectations heading into the 2026-27 season, especially when it comes to making the playoffs. They are starting a rebuild that will likely take five years to complete, which means there could be a lot of losing on the horizon. Having said that, the games still have to…
On June 29, 2026, the Boston Bruins tendered a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Matthew Poitras. Poitras’ three-year entry-level contract, which paid him an average annual value of $870,000, expired at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. He played the majority of the 2025-26 season with the American Hockey League (AHL) Providence Bruins, recording…
