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The Quebec Nordiques almost didn’t exist. And depending on who you ask, maybe they shouldn’t have existed at all. In fact, their story begins on the other side of the continent, under the considerably warmer skies of San Francisco, California. The Nordiques (roughly translated as the “Northerners” or “Northmen”) were originally called the San Francisco Sea…
The summer has flown by, and we can see the beginning of the regular season on the horizon. It is a time of hope for every team, and the dreams of a Stanley Cup run are running wild. An interesting trend has developed over the past four seasons that teams on the outs should take…
Spencer Knight was the best player the Chicago Blackhawks had last season. After being acquired from the Florida Panthers for Seth Jones and a conditional 2027 first-round pick, Knight had his breakout season in 2025-26. Before last season, Knight showed flashes with Florida and in the 15 games he played with the Blackhawks in 2024-25….
While the Vancouver Canucks haven’t been the best team at shutting down great opponents in recent seasons, there are always a few players who stand out as extra difficult to face. Here are six active players who have been a headache for the Canucks in recent years. Connor McDavid You could probably pencil Connor McDavid…
There are plenty of reasons to take issue with Corey Pronman’s latest ranking. In his Athletic column, “Ranking the best NHL players and prospects under 23: Macklin Celebrini is No. 1,” Pronman ranks some players in spots that are sure to generate debate, as is usually the case with any list like this. But for…
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 19 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 21 Despite there being no games ever played on Aug. 20, before 2020, that is, this has been a very busy day over the decades. There were big moves in some of the NHL’s cornerstone cities like Boston, Philadelphia, New York, and Toronto. So,…
Every contender needs more than skill. The San Jose Sharks learned that the hard way last season, when a roster brimming with young offensive talent finished four points short of the playoffs, undone by a defense that was too easy to play through and a group that was too often bullied. General manager Mike Grier…
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. The Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins will each play two regular-season games in Germany next year as part of the NHL…
With just under one month before the start of Training Camp, the Columbus Blue Jackets are already dealing with major injuries. This latest one required surgery to repair. On Thursday afternoon, the Blue Jackets announced that goaltender Elvis Merzlikins suffered a shoulder injury and had successful surgery. The procedure took place on Monday and his…
The Edmonton Oilers are feeling the pressure heading into the 2026-27 season in what is another Stanley Cup or bust type of year. With their aging core along with Connor McDavid’s uncertain future, there is arguably no other team in the NHL with as much on the line as this organization. By all accounts, the…
