The Maple Leafs Have Something Unexpected in Ben Danford – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs

We recently wrote about three young forwards who could eventually form the future core of the Toronto Maple Leafs: Easton Cowan, Gavin McKenna, and Matthew Knies. There is another young player who belongs in that conversation. Ben Danford. Danford arrived with a defence-first reputation and modest offensive numbers. What he showed during the Marlies’ playoff…

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Erik Karlsson’s NHL Network Snub Is Hard to Justify – The Hockey Writers – Pittsburgh Penguins

Twenty defensemen made NHL Network’s newest list. Erik Karlsson somehow was not one of them. NHL Network released its Top 20 Defensemen Right Now on Aug. 10, and the Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman was omitted entirely despite recording 15 goals and 66 points in 75 games last season. Karlsson finished eighth among NHL defensemen in scoring,…

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Pittsburgh Penguins and Oilers Could Be Ideal Trade Partners Before the Season – The Hockey Writers – Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers have spent the summer creating two very different traffic jams, which eventually send Penguins GM Kyle Dubas and Oilers GM Stan Bowman toward the same solution. Pittsburgh has accumulated more NHL-caliber forwards than it can realistically use, while questions remain about the quality and long-term makeup of its defense….

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Pittsburgh Penguins’ Crowded Roster Is Squeezing Tristan Broz at the Worst Time – The Hockey Writers – Pittsburgh Penguins

Twice, forward Tristan Broz appeared to be next in line to join the Pittsburgh Penguins. Twice, his body betrayed the timing. The first opportunity disappeared because of mononucleosis. Last season, injuries struck just as openings developed in Pittsburgh, leaving Broz with only one NHL game despite producing 16 goals and 39 points in 47 games…

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NHL Rumors: Pettersson Kings Buzz, Makar vs Hughes, Oilers Adding a Forward – The Hockey Writers – NHL Rumors

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Elias Pettersson is generating buzz after being spotted skating in Los Angeles, but does it actually mean anything? Meanwhile, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is entering his final season, and his deal, along with the Quinn Hughes extension, is the big talk among blue-line contracts. Finally, in Edmonton, Oilers general…

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Calgary Flames 2026-27 Player Projections: Morgan Frost – The Hockey Writers – Calgary Flames

The 2026–27 NHL season is quickly approaching. Before it kicks off, let’s take advantage of the dog days of summer and start looking ahead at expectations for the Calgary Flames and their roster. In this series, we’ll take a closer look at each player individually and provide a statistical projection based on historical performance, expected…

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Pittsburgh Penguins Need Markus Ruck to Establish His Own Identity – The Hockey Writers – Pittsburgh Penguins

For most of Markus Ruck’s hockey life, there has been a convenient shortcut for describing his game: Liam’s twin. That description became even harder to escape when the Pittsburgh Penguins selected Liam Ruck 22nd overall and then drafted Markus 39th in June. The brothers were linemates in Medicine Hat, finished first and second in Western…

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