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Akim Aliu grabs the football like a well-schooled quarterback – four fingers across the laces, index finger at an angle – and spots Luke Willson, the retired NFL tight end, trotting along the edge of the turf field at Canoe Landing Park in downtown Toronto. He cocks the ball by his right ear as Wilson,…
The Buffalo Sabres are coming off one of the best seasons in franchise history. They won the Atlantic Division, recorded 50 wins for just the third time ever, and came within one goal of reaching the Eastern Conference Final. Heading into the offseason, the Sabres faced several key roster decisions. They traded Alex Tuch’s rights…
The New York Rangers did not reach their potential in 2025-26 and finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference. However, a bright spot was the play of many of New York’s young homegrown players, especially in the second half of the season, and they took playing time away from some of the team’s…
It’s fair to say that Steve Yzerman is leaving the Detroit Red Wings in a stronger position than the one he inherited in 2019. During his tenure, the organization assembled a promising young core, rebuilt its prospect pipeline, and established a foundation that should support long-term success. With cornerstone players such as Moritz Seider, Lucas…
“Winnipeg Is Good”, Patrik Laine famously declared in his 2018 article. Would it be a good place for the Finn to revitalize his stalled career? Laine’s Career Has Gone Downhill Since 2021 Trade Out of Winnipeg Laine is coming off the worst season of his professional career, in which he played just five games at…
For established world-class athletes, joining a team in New York City from elsewhere always has been, and always will be, a different animal. A select group of imported players thrives under the white-hot spotlight, while many more wilt under the pressure of rabid fanbases and the unrelenting coverage of the Big Apple’s media horde, an…
The St. Louis Blues know what it takes to build a competitive team in the NHL. It is not always about making the biggest offseason move or finding the next superstar. Sometimes, the biggest difference comes from players already on the roster taking their games to another level. Heading into the 2026-27 season, the Blues…
The Philadelphia Flyers made a surprising trip to the playoffs last season with 98 points, ending a drought that tied a franchise record. Here are four of the most underrated players on the team entering 2026-27, who will all be crucial in helping Philadelphia return to the dance. Noah Cates Last season was business as…
From Brady and Matthew Tkachuk to Sam Reinhart, there seem to be more sons of former NHLers in the league than ever before. Some, such as Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi, are even playing for the same teams as their fathers did a generation ago. While it’s not particularly well known, the Edmonton Oilers…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have spent much of this offseason trying to change the identity of the hockey club. New general manager John Chayka didn’t sit around waiting for answers to appear. He made changes quickly, reshaping the defence, adding different types of forwards and putting together a coaching staff that seems built around a…
