In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Evander Kane is facing fresh criticism from a former San Jose Sharks teammate as questions continue to follow him into free agency. Meanwhile, Calle Järnkrok…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Nico Hischier reveals why he chose to sign an extension with the New Jersey Devils, citing loyalty as a driving factor. Meanwhile, Minnesota Wild Bill…
Jim P. · · 4 min read
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 31 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 2 A familiar face returned to Pittsburgh on this date, but this time as an owner. Also, there were…
Matthew Z. · · 6 min read
Each summer, the NHL Draft brings its own kind of theatre. Young players sit nervously in the stands, waiting to hear their name called and their dream of an NHL…
The P. · · 5 min read
Michael Hutchinson is an example of what life in the NHL can look like if you’re a good player but not a star player. As a goalie from nearby Barrie,…
The P. · · 7 min read
If you want to be one of the best teams in the NHL in the Salary Cap Era, you have to draft and develop your own prospects so you can…
Logan H. · · 21 min read
The Toronto Maple Leafs already know what William Nylander can do with the puck. He has spent years proving that. Even in a season when almost everything around him seemed…
The P. · · 5 min read
The NHL has had some stacked rookie classes in recent seasons, and this one is no different. In a preseason edition of Calder Trophy power rankings, who are the top…
Justin G. · · 7 min read
In 2015, my THW colleague Andrew Forbes wrote a series of posts on the all-time best forwards in Toronto Maple Leafs history. I wrote this during the 2019-20 NHL regular…
The P. · · 8 min read
The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the last decade with higher expectations than almost any other NHL squad. Stacked with high-end talent and depth to make deep playoff runs, the team…
Tyler B. · · 8 min read
The Edmonton Oilers had an underwhelming 2025-26 season. They had high expectations but didn’t meet them. They couldn’t sustain a rhythm or generate any momentum. We never knew which team…
Matt P. · · 6 min read
Since it was opened back in 1996, the Bell Centre has made a name for itself as one of the…
Matthew G. · · 4 min read
The Montreal Canadiens emerged from their rebuild with an appearance in the Eastern Conference Final last season. They also boast…
Ken M. · · 6 min read
As the Canadiens’ core enters its prime, the team should improve all on its own, but in these three ways…
Ryan S. · · 7 min read
It’s officially September, which means the Edmonton Oilers play games this month. The 2026-27 season is upon us, so let’s…
Matt P. · · 4 min read
September is here! That is right. We will see the St. Louis Blues play hockey this month. Training camp will…
Andrew W. · · 5 min read
Expectations have changed considerably for the Montreal Canadiens. After years in which development and progress were the main priorities, the…
William B. · · 5 min read
Every team has a lot of pressure heading into the 2026-27 season, but the New Jersey Devils might be at the top…
Jess A. · · 4 min read
During the Montreal Canadiens’ entertaining run to the Eastern Conference Final this past spring, the streets of Montreal underwent some…
Matthew G. · · 7 min read
While the New York Rangers have not had one of the NHL’s top pipelines in quite a while, general manager…
Jordan O. · · 14 min read
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