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This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Get up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. Three teams entered the NHL playoffs with a chance to win Canada’s first Stanley Cup since 1993. But only one remains. So, from the failing hands of Edmonton and Ottawa, we…
The Anaheim Ducks played a tough, gritty, and exciting first round in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. In six games against the Edmonton Oilers, they put up an astonishing 30 goals. Unexpected players stepped up to contribute to the team’s success, and they ultimately came out on top to advance to the second round. They…
During his end-of-year press conference, Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman made it clear that the organization needs to be audited – the results simply weren’t good enough. “I think whether it’s required or not, everything has to be assessed,” Yzerman said. “You know, how we do things, for sure. It would be ignorant…
*This archive was originally published in May 2023 In the last three stories I did in this series, I covered more of the league’s quieter stars in players like Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, and, to an extent, Leon Draisaitl. Today, however, I decided to take on a player that embraces the media and doesn’t mind…
Giorgos Pantelas 2025-26 Team: Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)Date of Birth: April 24, 2008Place of Birth: Laval, Quebec, CanadaHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 214 poundsShoots: RightPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings After being known more for his defensive game heading into his draft-year season, Giorgos Pantelas put his developed offensive game with the Brandon Wheat Kings…
The stage is set for the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) final. On Monday night, the Barrie Colts secured their ticket to the dance with a miraculous 5-0 victory in Game 7 after coming back from a 3-1 series deficit and forcing the J. Ross Robertson Cup favourites, the Brantford Bulldogs, to collapse. The Colts now…
If you were to take a poll of Edmonton Oilers fans asking for their solutions on how to improve this team, many would suggest trading Darnell Nurse. The 31-year-old’s eight-year, $74 million contract has caused plenty of headaches for both the organization and its fan base. Even worse, there are still four more years remaining…
The Montreal Canadiens will face off against the Buffalo Sabres, harkening back to the days of the old Adams Division, which is widely regarded as one of the toughest, most intense, and legendary divisions in NHL history. It was famous for fierce rivalries, physical play, and intense postseason battles that often featured the same teams facing off year after year. The Sabres are considered to be…
Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman revealed Tuesday that his absence in the final weeks of the season was caused by…
10. Maddox Dagenais, C, Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) 9. Adam Valentini, C, University of Michigan (NCAA) 8. Egor Shilov, C, Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL) 7. Tomas Chrenko, C, HK Nitra (Slovakia) 6. Ilia Morozov, C, Miami University (NCAA) 5. Alexander Command, C, Orebro (SHL) 4. Oliver Suvanto, C, Tappara (Liiga) 3. Tynan Lawrence, C, Boston University (NCAA)…
