The Vancouver Canucks have a huge decision to make in the crease heading into the 2026-27 season. Do they keep the trio of Thatcher Demko, Kevin Lankinen and Nikita Tolopilo or choose two and run with a 1A/1B tandem? That question will likely be answered over the course of training camp and the preseason, depending…
The Philadelphia Flyers were no strangers to the Stanley Cup Playoffs during the 2010s. They made the Stanley Cup Final to begin the decade and qualified for the playoffs six times during the decade, also winning a round in 2011 and 2012. But that last series victory marked the start of an ominous trend, as…
Tommy John, who won 288 games during a 26-year big league career and became the first pitcher to successfully return following groundbreaking elbow surgery that later was named after him, has died. He was 83. He died at his home in Bradenton, Florida, on Saturday night, agent Mike Maguire said Sunday. He had been in…
Few things make the NHL more exciting than a heated rivalry, and the Los Angeles Kings have been part of several memorable ones. The Pacific Division is filled with plenty of thrilling and fast-paced matchups, making it one of the most competitive divisions in the league. The top three opponents that stand out compared to…
After running backs were viewed as a dispensable for years, Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson and Jonathan Taylor all proved that the position could still be viewed as valuable last week. All three star running backs each signed extensions that will net them over $20 million per year. Gibbs signed the largest extension of the group,…
There is no team in the NHL facing more pressure this coming season than the Edmonton Oilers. Not only is their captain in Connor McDavid entering the first year of his two-year contract extension, but they have plenty to prove after a disappointing 2025-26 season. To the credit of Oilers management, they were able to…
The Toronto Maple Leafs enter this season in a rather unusual position. A year ago, the team looked like it was heading in the wrong direction, and then winning the draft lottery changed almost everything. Suddenly, Toronto had Gavin McKenna, a new general manager in John Chayka, and a reason to believe this team couldn’t…
Recently, a game called 84-0 has gone viral on X. The premise of the game is that the website 84-0.com gives you six lineup slots: center, right winger, left winger, two defensemen, and a goalie. Then, they will generate an era and a team; you then have to pick a player from that team from…
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start with the Detroit Red Wings, who were close to signing Steven Stamkos before owner Chris Ilitch nullified the move. Next, we look at the Montreal Canadiens and how their players’ mentality is able to make them more competitive with team-friendly deals. Finally, Brad Marchand has had surgery to…
With just a month left before veterans are set to report to training camp, it’s safe to say that the New Jersey Devils will look drastically different this season. Armed with a new general manager, a revamped front office, and quite a few new faces, the club is on the hunt for redemption. But can…
