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Frederik Andersen has already lived through one version of life as Mike Babcock’s starting goaltender. It involved 66 starts in consecutive seasons, public pressure in Toronto, and enough trust for Babcock to travel to Denmark to meet Andersen’s family after a playoff elimination. The Edmonton Oilers are not asking the 36-year-old to recreate that workload…
The Vegas Golden Knights don’t need to make a splash just for the sake of making one. After years of aggressive roster construction, the organization has shown it can find value in players who fit its style and fill a specific need. Eeli Tolvanen, still available in free agency, could be an intriguing option for…
Beau Akey does not need to play an NHL game for this season to be a success. After everything that has interrupted his development, simply putting together a healthy, dependable season with the Edmonton Oilers’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, Bakersfield Condors, might be more valuable. Akey’s first professional campaign never developed a normal rhythm….
New Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka has already reshaped his roster this offseason — landing the No. 1 pick in Gavin McKenna, adding size and depth up front, and retooling the blue line. But the Maple Leafs still have soft spots, and three teams in particular look like realistic trade partners as the season…
Taking a glimpse at the Calgary Flames roster for the 2026-27 season, there isn’t much to be excited about. Sure, the likes of Zayne Parekh, Matvei Gridin, and Hunter Brzustewicz will all further along in their development, while Dustin Wolf and Matt Coronato are strong bounce-back candidates. Still, it’s tough to envision this team racking…
Training camp is within eye distance and as is the case with any young team, the future feels limitless. For a team like the Chicago Blackhawks, this is a critical juncture. The team remains one of the youngest in the league but potentially on the cusp of finding an identity and growing together. Though they…
Ilya Nabokov, 23, was selected by the Colorado Avalanche in the second round (38th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft. The Russia native spent 2025-26 on loan with Metallurg, posting a 22-7-5 record, 2.74 GAA and .901 save percentage in 38 regular-season games before going 2-4 with a .892 in seven playoff appearances. In this…
The Montreal Canadiens entered this offseason with some very defined holes in the lineup that would ideally be upgraded over the summer. As we approach the middle of August, none of those holes have been filled, but general manager (GM) Kent Hughes should have zero regrets about his lack of offseason action. The Canadiens’ top…
For years, Edmonton Oilers treated their cap space less like an asset and more like an emergency supply. The organization operated so close to the ceiling that an injury, recall, or unexpected opportunity could create another round of financial gymnastics. That makes Edmonton’s current position unusual. PuckPedia’s current cap sheet lists the Oilers with approximately…
Eric Staal was the face of the Carolina Hurricanes for a long time. He was synonymous with the organization. However, as Geoffrey Chaucer said, all good things must come to an end. His trade out of Carolina a decade ago is now just history. It’s a footnote to a sad ending of one of perhaps…
