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Barring any unforeseen trades, it’s expected that the Toronto Maple Leafs won’t be making any additional roster moves before the 2026-27 season. Despite a horrific 2025-26 campaign that saw them finish 15th in the Eastern Conference, there’s plenty of optimism that this team can get right back into the playoffs next year. While that’s exciting…
The Boston Bruins have been one of the NHL’s busiest teams this offseason, making changes to their roster while also reshaping parts of their management group and AHL coaching staff. There’s been a lot of discussion surrounding the various moves the team has made, but an interesting name who’s been mentioned a few times this…
The Pittsburgh Penguins changed more than Ville Koivunen’s financial future when they signed him to the longest contract on their roster. Pittsburgh signed Koivunen to an eight-year contract carrying a $4 million average annual value. The $32 million agreement runs through 2033-34, even though Koivunen has recorded only two goals and 14 points through 47…
Sidney Crosby will turn 39 on Aug. 7 with another historic NHL scoring record within reach. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain recorded 29 goals, 45 assists and 74 points in only 68 games last season. His 1.09 points-per-game pace extended his NHL record to 21-consecutive seasons averaging at least one point and would have produced approximately…
The Edmonton Oilers have spent the offseason reshaping their roster, but one unusual addition remains before the 2026-27 season begins. Under the NHL’s new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), every team must employ a full-time emergency backup goaltender, commonly called an EBUG. Unlike the local amateurs previously assigned to each arena, the new EBUG will travel…
This offseason, the Chicago Blackhawks made headlines by paying through the nose to get what they hope is a true No. 1 defender in Bowen Byram from the Buffalo Sabres in June. Then they brought back franchise icon Patrick Kane to add secondary scoring and win some easy nostalgia points. With all the changes throughout…
With the Toronto Maple Leafs’ season from hell behind them and after an incredibly busy offseason so far, it’s time to consider whether everything new general manager John Chayka and his staff have done is enough to make this team a playoff contender in 2026-27. When I say “everything”, it really does feel like they…
The Toronto Maple Leafs will head into training camp with an advantage they haven’t had enough of in recent years: competition for jobs. General manager John Chayka has spent the summer adding depth to the roster, and some returning players who might have felt comfortable with their role in the lineup will have to prove…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Auston Matthews and Jack Roslovic could be an interesting pairing for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens remain patient as trade speculation swirls. Finally, a major broadcasting shakeup sees Sportsnet part ways with long-time analyst Kelly Hrudey. Are Matthews and Roslovic a Pair to Watch in…
Every NHL Draft has a few players who feel almost impossible to miss. Filip Zadina was one of those guys. Big-time scorer in junior, slick shot, tons of confidence, sixth overall pick by the Detroit Red Wings in 2018 — people were talking about him like he was going to become a star goal scorer…
