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The Montreal Canadiens took a flyer on Finnish winger Patrik Laine two years ago. He was acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets with a second-round pick in exchange for Jordan Harris. After playing just five games last season, the experiment has come to a close. Laine entered the NHL with a lot of hype as…
A breakout 2025-26 season headlined by the emergence of Macklin Celebrini puts the San Jose Sharks in position to finally leave the abyss they’ve dwelled in for the last several years. San Jose was only four points shy of securing the final playoff spot in the Western Conference, but ultimately their defense was too leaky,…
Most failed NHL trade proposals disappear into phone history. One involving the Pittsburgh Penguins accidentally made it onto camera. Behind-the-scenes footage released by the Ottawa Senators on Aug. 12 revealed that Pittsburgh tried to acquire the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft for an unidentified roster player. Senators president of hockey operations and…
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 13 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 15 Some big names in the history of the National Hockey League’s “Original 6” franchise made news on this date through the years. Plus, one of the best defensemen of this generation is celebrating a birthday. So, let’s begin our daily trip back in…
The Vancouver Canucks aren’t exactly entering the 2026-27 season with certainty. There are plenty of questions about where this team is headed, and most of them don’t involve the standings. Vancouver is still trying to figure out which players will be part of the next good Canucks roster. That makes some of the smaller questions…
The NHL Draft is one of the best times of the year simply for the potential that comes with it. Each pick could be the one that transforms a franchise – for better or worse. Heading into the 2026 NHL Draft cycle, teams at the top of the draft are hoping to swing their fortunes…
It has been 11 seasons since Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney oversaw the 2015 Entry Draft, his first in charge of the Black and Gold. Three consecutive first-round picks had the Bruins set up to find some building block pieces for the future. Unfortunately for Sweeney, with each year that goes by, the 2015…
The Ottawa Senators are going into the 2026-27 season with a lot of confidence in their roster, and their depth at centre will be one of their biggest strengths. The Senators have formed one of the deepest centre groups in the league with Tim Stutzle, Dylan Cozens, and Shane Pinto leading the way. Even beyond…
Zach Werenski is done answering questions about his future. Back in Columbus on Thursday for the first time since the summer speculation swirled around him, the Blue Jackets defenseman made that clear almost immediately. After a chaotic stretch of rumors, statements, and social-media noise, his message was simple and consistent: he wants to win with…
As the New York Rangers look to bounce back from a down season in the 2025-26 regular season, they will see some newcomers to the backend of the ice for the 2026-27 season, both at the defense and goaltending spots. After looking at what the forward grouping will likely look like, barring some more moves…
