4 Wild Predictions for the Buffalo Sabres This Season Ryan Womeldorf | August 13, 2026 The dust has settled in what was an eventful offseason for the Buffalo Sabres. They still have high hopes coming off the team’s first playoff appearance since 2011, not to…
4 Things the Blackhawks Need to Go Right to Make the Playoffs Ryan Womeldorf | August 12, 2026 Training camp is within eye distance and as is the case with any young team, the future feels limitless. For a team like the Chicago Blackhawks, this is a critical…
3 Darkhorse Candidates for the 2027 Vezina Trophy Ryan Womeldorf | August 11, 2026 With individual offensive numbers on the rise in recent seasons, it has become tougher for goaltenders to stand out. We hear constantly about how platoons have become the norm in…
4 Darkhorse Candidates for the 2027 Norris Trophy Ryan Womeldorf | August 10, 2026 The 2026 Norris Trophy was one of the most loaded categories in recent memory. Zach Werenski claimed the award for the first time, with five other candidates earning at least…
Avalanche’s Aging Core’s Window to Win is Slowly Closing Ryan Womeldorf | August 7, 2026 Despite bowing out a bit earlier than anyone thought, a sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights, the Colorado Avalanche remain on the shortlist of contenders going into…
Blackhawks’ Spencer Knight Can Become Top 10 Goalie This Season Ryan Womeldorf | August 6, 2026 This offseason, the Chicago Blackhawks made headlines by paying through the nose to get what they hope is a true No. 1 defender in Bowen Byram from the Buffalo Sabres…
Sabres’ Owen Power Primed for Big Step Forward Ryan Womeldorf | August 4, 2026 The Buffalo Sabres are coming off their best season in a generation in 2025-26 and expect to contend rather than take a step back in 2026-27. There are plenty of…
Blackhawks’ Youth Movement Could See Them Challenge for a Playoff Spot Ryan Womeldorf | August 3, 2026 The action and excitement of the NHL offseason have largely dissipated, and we are collectively looking ahead to the coming season. While a lot can change, the list of contenders…
4 Darkhorse Hart Trophy Candidates for 2026-27 Ryan Womeldorf | August 3, 2026 Every season, a handful of players emerge from the pack to declare themselves the most valuable. Over the past five seasons, nominations for the Hart Trophy for the league’s MVP…
2026-27 Stanley Cup Contender Tiers: From Championship Hopes to Just Happy to Be Here Ryan Womeldorf | July 31, 2026 As is the case every season, the moment the Carolina Hurricanes captured the Stanley Cup, the hockey world began looking ahead to the 2026-27 season. Everyone wants to get the…
Ranking the 10 Worst Playoff Series Losses in Avalanche History Ryan Womeldorf | July 31, 2026 The immediate aftermath of the team’s Game 4 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs has involved a lot of “What ifs” from Colorado Avalanche…
Which Young Sabres Forward Will Have the Biggest Impact in 2026-27? Ryan Womeldorf | July 31, 2026 The Buffalo Sabres, coming off their first division crown in nearly two decades, are facing unfamiliarly high expectations entering the 2026-27 season. A few guys, in particular, will be facing…
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