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In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Seattle Kraken, who could send forward Shane Wright to the Winnipeg Jets ahead of the draft. Next, we look at Zach Werenski and his future with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Will he want out, or will he be looking for a big extension? Finally, the…
Few if any people had the Montreal Canadiens reaching the Eastern Conference Final on the strength of 106 points in the standings on their bingo card for this past season. Call it a pleasant surprise, but nevertheless one in line with a trend they established since bottoming out with a last-place finish in 2022. Every…
There are two very different conversations happening around the Vancouver Canucks right now, but they both point toward the same underlying theme: identity. On the one hand, there are decisions about the bottom-six depth of the roster and which kinds of players fit the way the team wants to play. On the other hand, there’s…
We are exactly two weeks out from the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo. This time is known to some as the “calm before the storm.” While there are certainly some big headlines in the hockey world such as the Oilers and Mike Babcock and who will be the next Maple Leafs’ head coach, teams are…
The Colorado Avalanche are making changes this offseason, but expect to contend again in the 2026-27 season. While they try to figure out what went wrong against the Vegas Golden Knights, we will look at the 2025-26 season reflectively. That’s right, it’s time for player grades! The subject today is one of the most beloved…
The search for a true second-line centre has followed the Montreal Canadiens for years, and despite the club’s deep playoff run, it remains one of the organization’s biggest long-term needs. While players like Jake Evans and Phillip Danault have done an excellent job filling important roles, and Michael Hage continues to develop into a potential…
Listen to this article Estimated 1 minute 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. Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, the second such honour of his career…
This offseason will be a pivotal one for the Buffalo Sabres. They will need to fill a big void and have to find a way to bring important depth pieces back. The good news is that head coach Lindy Ruff is back and their core is strong. But before we can look ahead to the…
The debate surrounding Martin St. Louis and the Jack Adams Award ultimately comes down to what you value more: a narrative-driven, overachieving turnaround or established, veteran excellence. Following a third-place finish in the Atlantic Division and a thrilling run to the Eastern Conference Final, the Montreal Canadiens’ bench boss found himself in elite territory, finishing fifth in voting…
On July 7, 2022, news broke at the NHL Draft of the Montreal Canadiens trading defenseman Alexander Romanov and the 98th overall selection to the New York Islanders for the 13th overall pick. It was then announced the Canadiens would be flipping the 13th overall selection and the 66th overall selection to the Chicago Blackhawks…
