Nazem Kadri’s Road from Maple Leafs Agitator to Stanley Cup Champion & Respect The Old Prof | August 6, 2025 It’s hard not to have a take on the Calgary Flames‘ center Nazem Kadri. Maybe you love his swagger. Maybe you’ve rolled your eyes at a poorly timed penalty and…
NHL’s Top 5 Forward Lines for 2025-26 Devora Slonim | August 6, 2025 While individual talent typically headlines the league, it’s the synergy between linemates that defines a team’s success. Whether it’s long-established trios with years of familiarity or newly formed lines already…
Avalanche Must Re-Sign Necas to Long-Term Deal Ryan Womeldorf | July 30, 2025 When it was announced that the Colorado Avalanche had traded star winger Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes, it sent shockwaves through the hockey world. Though Rantanen was considered the…
NHL’s Top 10 Defensive Pairings for 2025-26 Justin Giampietro | July 29, 2025 Though spreading the wealth may sometimes be a good idea, Stanley Cup contenders often have an elite top pairing, able to control the pace of play at both ends of…
Colorado Avalanche’s 3 Best Contracts for 2025-26 Ryan Womeldorf | July 25, 2025 The Colorado Avalanche, on paper, have a team that should contend for the Stanley Cup for the foreseeable future. Last season began with major red flags regarding goaltending and depth.…
Every Team’s Top Breakout Candidate for 2025-26: Central Division Justin Giampietro | July 23, 2025 This is the second edition of my top breakout candidates for each team in 2025–26. Next up is the Central Division—let’s dive in. Chicago Blackhawks: Connor Bedard After registering 61…
Peter “Foppa” Forsberg: A Biography Nathaniel Oliver | July 20, 2025 The year is 1994. The location is Lillehammer, Norway. It’s a sudden-death shootout in the Olympic hockey finals. With the crowd screaming, Peter Forsberg is at the opposite blue line staring at…
Big Number for Necas, Reaves Denies Talk, & More NHL Rumors Jim Parsons | July 18, 2025 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, following the Dakota Joshua trade to Toronto, what do the Vancouver Canucks have planned? Meanwhile, Ryan Reaves is denying rumors that his trade from Toronto…
4 Teams With the Best Chance to Trade for Sidney Crosby Mike Fink | July 18, 2025 The Pittsburgh Penguins are heading into a rebuild. That’s far from a secret, considering the offseason they’ve had and the moves ahead for general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas. It’s why…
4 Trade Destinations for Edmonton Oilers Forward Mattias Janmark Rupert McDonald | July 18, 2025 The Edmonton Oilers may need to free up some cap space. They have less than $300,000 in wiggle room at this time, which obviously isn’t enough to allow them to…
NHL Rumours: 2028 World Cup, Senators, Fleury, Crosby Jacob Billington | July 5, 2025 In today’s NHL rumour rundown, the Ottawa Senators are making a push to be the host city of the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. Elsewhere, there were reportedly five teams…
Avalanche Sign Brent Burns to 1-Year Deal Alex Hutton | July 2, 2025 The Colorado Avalanche have signed defenseman Brent Burns to a one-year contract worth up to $3 million with $1 million guaranteed, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Related: 2025 Free Agency…