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For much of their existence, the Vegas Golden Knights have built their success through aggressive trades and blockbuster acquisitions. From Mark Stone to Jack Eichel and Tomas Hertl, general manager Kelly McCrimmon has never been afraid to take a big swing if it means improving the roster. That philosophy has often led to criticism that…
3rd Overall: Caleb Malhotra, Centre, Brantford Bulldogs (OHL) 24th Overall: Adam Novotny, Left Wing, Peterborough Petes (OHL) 33rd Overall: Brooks Rogowski, Centre, Oshawa Generals (OHL) 41st Overall: Niklas Aaram-Olsen, Left Wing, Örebro HK U20 (Nationell) 78th Overall: Dmitri Ivchenko, Goaltender, Omskie Yastreby (MHL) 97th Overall: Yaroslav Bryzgalov, Left Wing, Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) 129th Overall:…
June 28 is the anniversary of one of the most remarkable trades in Toronto Maple Leafs history. It was the trade that sent Maple Leafs captain and fan-favorite Wendel Clark for a young Swedish center iceman named Mats Sundin. The trade, at the time, shocked Toronto’s die-hard fans. However, from our perspective, 31 years later,…
The Los Angeles Kings have had some of the most classic jerseys in NHL history. Many legends have worn the Kings jersey and all the history that goes with it. Since the team was founded in 1966, they have only had three main color schemes, that have changed little over the years. Even within these…
It was supposed to be a night that Oscar Hemming would never forget. The Columbus Blue Jackets helped him realize his lifelong dream of making the NHL on Friday night when they took him with the 14th overall pick. You could tell the excitement on Hemming’s face when commissioner Gary Bettman announced his name. It…
Chicago Blackhawks general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson got draft day started with his first trade. The Blackhawks have sent veteran Andre Burakovsky to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2027 Draft. Burakovsky had one year left on his deal with an average annual value (AAV) of $5.5 million, and I…
The Windsor Spitfires continue to churn out NHL prospects as three players were chosen in this weekend’s 2026 NHL Draft, including one that could be considered mammoth. At the 2024 and 2025 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Drafts, Spitfires’ general manager Bill Bowler slowly built around the youth with this weekend’s draft being part of the…
It was a quiet first-year player selection process for the Washington Capitals with only four picks at the 2026 NHL Draft. Washington used their limited draft assets to add depth down the middle of the ice by drafting centers Oliver Suvanto at 18th overall in the opening round, Tyus Sparks in the fourth with the…
The New Jersey Devils entered the 2026 NHL Draft with several options. Holding the 12th overall pick after an injury-plagued and disappointing season, many expected new general manager Sunny Mehta to package the selection in a trade for immediate NHL help. Instead, the Devils stayed put and selected one of the fastest-rising prospects in the…
The disappointment on the part of any Montreal Canadiens fans after the Habs picked Gleb Pugachyov at 26th overall at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft is both palpable and understandable. And it has nothing to do with Pugachyov, in whom many scouts see upside reminiscent of Tom Wilson, who has emerged as a valuable, physically…
