NHL hockey is almost back, with the 2026-27 campaign beginning on Sept. 29. In this edition of Philadelphia Flyers News & Rumors, we look at Porter Martone‘s Calder Trophy candidacy, two young players facing big, arguably make-or-break seasons, and more. Martone Is an Early Calder Trophy Favorite The Calder Trophy, awarded to the NHL’s top…
The Toronto Maple Leafs hold the distinction of having more contracts on their books with trade protection than any other NHL franchise this season. It will almost certainly affect the team moving forward, and the hope is that it doesn’t box the organization into a corner, especially given that there’s no telling how good or…
There are two very different kinds of Toronto Maple Leafs stories making the rounds, and both are worth watching as training camp gets closer. One is the kind that can affect the opening-night lineup almost immediately. The other is more about what the Maple Leafs are becoming as an organization. Chris Tanev’s health remains something…
During the media event the Ottawa Senators hosted on Sept. 3, there were plenty of announcements, including the plan for Brady Tkachuk’s return to the capital, their slogan for the 2026-27 season, changes inside the Canadian Tire Centre, and plenty of other things. Some of their announcements came as a surprise, but a lot of…
Throughout the “dark ages” of Carolina Hurricanes hockey from 2009-10 to 2017-18, many players fell short of expectations. Some could attribute it to terrible rosters, roster management, setting players up for failure, and a multitude of other reasons. Some did shine through the darkness but became “what-ifs” in a decade of mediocre hockey. One of…
The NHL regular season is under a month away, and the anticipation of a new season continues to rise as fans realize hockey is almost here. Outside of where their games will be broadcast this season, there hasn’t been much news regarding the Minnesota Wild. However, as the season draws closer, it’s time to take…
Last season, the Seattle Kraken had their best start ever, winning their first home opener in five seasons since they joined the league. The Kraken were primed to be in a playoff spot by American Thanksgiving, a decent indicator of who will make the postseason. However, with two major losing streaks in December and at the end of the…
The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting close to training camp, which means the questions are starting to become a little more real. Who is healthy? Who isn’t? Who is going to make the roster? Perhaps most importantly, which players does new general manager (GM) John Chayka believe can help this team when the season gets…
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 4 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 6 One of the most popular players to ever play on Broadway signed on for one more NHL season on this date. Also, the Pittsburgh Penguins added a huge piece to their recent championship success. Let’s hop aboard the THW time machine to revisit…
With NHL games starting on Sept. 29, fantasy hockey season is right around the corner. Your draft is the most important team-building day you’ll have all year, so being prepared gives you a leg up on your league-mates. Your typical points league has a decent amount of strategy, but categories leagues—where each stat is weighted…
