In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Toronto Maple Leafs coach Jim Hiller is facing criticism after Gavin McKenna’s ice time was cut short against Buffalo. Why is this such a huge…
The Toronto Maple Leafs are still finding their footing under new head coach Jim Hiller. There have been encouraging moments, including a strong offensive performance against the Colorado Avalanche, but…
The P. · · 5 min read
The Washington Capitals are off to a respectable 4-3-0 start to the 2026-27 NHL season. As of Friday, they have eight points and sit at third in the Metropolitan Division,…
Hayley P. · · 4 min read
IN today’s NHL injury news update, the status of Chris Tanev in Toronto remains unclear and the team might have lost another key player in John Tavares. Meanwhile, Jason Dickinson…
Jim P. · · 3 min read
Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov is out week to week with a lower-body injury, as per head coach Scott Arniel. Namestnikov was injured when he “took a tumble into the…
Declan S. · · 1 min read
On the surface, it’s one game. A rookie sat for a stretch, and the Toronto Maple Leafs lost 5-4 in overtime to the Buffalo Sabers. It’s not ideal, but it…
Jim P. · · 4 min read
The Montreal Canadiens have had a curious start to the 2026-27 season. The club hasn’t performed poorly. In some respects, they’ve done quite admirably. Yet they rank seventh in the…
Edgar C. · · 5 min read
NHL free agency is right around the corner. This class may be one of the weakest in years, but keep up with all the major signings with our free agency…
Kyle G. · · 4 min read
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 17 The NHL changed forever on this date when one of its most legendary players took to the ice…
Matthew Z. · · 8 min read
Paul Kariya was a young phenom, the face of a young franchise. He was given lofty expectations and broke into the league around the same time as two other comparable…
Josh B. · · 8 min read
In sports, uniforms are sometimes taken for granted. With enough time, even the nicest jersey or sweater can begin to feel boring and routine. But over time, great sweaters become…
Stephen G. · · 10 min read
The Toronto Maple Leafs are making life difficult for themselves early this season. Thursday night’s 5-4 overtime loss to the…
The P. · · 4 min read
The Nashville Predators (2-2-3) came very close to defeating the San Jose Sharks (4-3-0). This season, they’ve shown a tendency…
Owen H. · · 5 min read
When André Peloffy suited up for the expansion 1974-75 Washington Capitals, he became the first player born in France to…
Nathaniel O. · · 10 min read
Injuries have hit the Edmonton Oilers hard, especially up front. They are currently without Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Matt Savoie, Colton Dach,…
Matt P. · · 4 min read
The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2026-27 season with plenty of optimism surrounding their goaltending situation. After an impressive playoff run last spring, Jakub Dobes appeared ready to take another step forward and establish himself as the team’s starting goaltender. With an extension in hand and the organization’s confidence behind him, expectations were understandably high. However, just a few weeks into the season, things haven’t gone according to plan. Dobes has struggled to find consistency, raising some questions about the Canadiens’ situation between the pipes. While it is far too early to panic, Montreal certainly needs more from its young netminder moving forward. Dobes’ Struggles in Numbers Through his first four starts of the season, Dobes has posted a disappointing 1-2-1 record, accompanied by a 4.63 goals-against average and an .842 save percentage. Those numbers are far from what the Canadiens expected from a goaltender who looked so promising just a few months ago. Unfortunately, the numbers don’t tell the entire story, either. Even by the eye test, Dobes has looked uncomfortable at times, struggling to make some of the saves that fans became accustomed to seeing from him last season. Interestingly enough, his season actually started on a positive note. In Montreal’s season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Dobes delivered a strong performance, stopping 26 of the 28 shots he faced and helping the Canadiens secure a victory. He looked confident, composed, and ready to build on his impressive playoff performances. Since then, however, things have gone downhill. His last three starts have been particularly difficult, with Dobes struggling to provide the stability Montreal desperately needs. Of course, the Canadiens’ defensive play hasn’t exactly helped matters. The team has struggled with turnovers and defensive-zone coverage early in the season, frequently allowing dangerous scoring opportunities. Still, while Dobes certainly isn’t responsible for every goal against, the Canadiens need their goaltender to make timely saves when the team struggles defensively. That simply hasn’t happened consistently enough over his last three appearances. Dobes’ Struggles Raise Questions Heading into the season, Dobes appeared to have a clear path toward becoming Montreal’s starting goaltender. After an excellent playoff run in which he helped the Canadiens make a deep postseason push, the organization rewarded him with a three-year contract extension worth just under $5.4 million annually. The deal demonstrated Montreal’s confidence in his ability to become an important part of the team’s future. However, his difficult start has complicated things, particularly with the emergence of Jacob Fowler. Since being recalled following Samuel Montembeault‘s injury, Fowler has looked impressive in his first three appearances. The young goaltender has recorded two victories, a 1.91 goals-against average, and a .906 save percentage. He also delivered a particularly impressive performance against the Detroit Red Wings, keeping them off the scoresheet through regulation, overtime, and the shootout. Based on their respective performances, it is difficult to argue that Fowler doesn’t deserve more opportunities right now. That brings us to an interesting question: What happens when Montembeault returns? Before his injury, Montembeault was expected to share the workload with Dobes. However, Fowler’s strong performances and Dobes’ struggles could force the Canadiens to reconsider their plans. One possibility would be to carry three goaltenders temporarily, allowing Montreal to evaluate the situation without immediately sending Fowler back to the Laval Rocket. It would also provide some insurance should Dobes continue struggling.…
William B. · · 6 min read
On Thursday, Oct. 15, the New Jersey Devils hosted the New York Rangers for their first matchup of the 2026-27…
Jess A. · · 4 min read
The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) season is now more than a month old and some young players already left their…
Alessandro R. · · 5 min read
The Chicago Blackhawks won in overtime against the Winnipeg Jets 4-3. It’s their first game that went past regulation and…
Savina B. · · 5 min read
Though it was nice to get a point on the road against the Montreal Canadiens, the Buffalo Sabres have been…
Ryan W. · · 4 min read
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