If Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine had been healthy a few days ago, the Winnipeg Jets would have been the perfect team for him to face in his hypothetical first game back from injury. After all, they did draft him once upon a time. And, following an impressive 3-0-1 stretch heading into the Olympics on…
The NHL is off to Italy to participate in the Winter Olympic hockey tournament for the first time since 2014. That means that the NHL will take a 19-day break to allow dozens of players to compete for their countries in what promises to be one of the most exciting tournaments of the season. The…
The Toronto Maple Leafs are taking a breather over the Olympic break, but the chatter is already heating up for when they return to action. There’s a lot to sort out: are they buyers, sellers, or standing pat as they push for a playoff spot? The trade deadline is looming, and with Bobby McMann, Matias…
From Bad Bunny’s halftime performance to the color of the celebratory Gatorade bath, there are more than a handful of novelty props that bettors can consider wagering on for Super Bowl 60. And the national anthem is another one that’s a part of that mix. This year, singer, songwriter and producer Charlie Puth will take…
For the first time since 2014, the NHL will compete in the Winter Olympics. Last season’s 4 Nations Face-Off showcased the NHL’s capabilities on the international stage, but now, the league returns to the biggest platform. The St. Louis Blues are sending five players to represent their countries: Jordan Binnington, Colton Parayko, Philip Broberg, Pius…
With Super Bowl LX just two days away, let’s take a closer look at some of the major storylines from this week in anticipation of the big game — a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. Of course, most Seahawks fans I bump into here don’t want…
While the Windsor Spitfires earned a 5-2 road win over the Sudbury Wolves on Friday night, three players also hit important milestones. Coming into the 2025-26 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season, the Spitfires knew they had a veteran squad that could make a run at the West Division and Western Conference regular-season titles. Led by…
The 2025-26 season could be the greatest of Connor McDavid’s illustrious career. He’s off to represent Canada at the Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy, and he is currently the best player on what could be the best team in the world. McDavid is also leading the NHL in scoring at the break with 96 points…
Zach Hyman was not a youngster when the Toronto Maple Leafs let him walk away in free agency. He was 29, and the Maple Leafs told themselves at that time that he was not worth the money he was about to command on the free agent market. Prior to leaving, Hyman posted 15 goals and…
Easton Cowan has been a bit of an enigma for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season. If you followed his junior career, you’d know he was practically a one-man band, carrying his team on his back with huge performances game after game. Related: Darryl Sittler’s Magical 10-Point Game But fast forward to the NHL, and…
