Bold Predictions for the NHL’s Central Division in 2026-27 Andrew Willis | September 29, 2026 The NHL’s Central Division sent four teams to the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. The Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, and Utah Mammoth each entered the tournament, with the…
Barron, Poirier Claimed, Holtz, Heinola, Jokiharju Among 70+ Players Placed on Waivers – 09/27/2026 Jacob Billington | September 28, 2026 As the NHL’s condensed training camp and preseason continue and the regular season approaches, teams are beginning to make significant cuts to their rosters, including placing players on waivers. Players…
Non-Canadian-Born Captains to Win the Stanley Cup Ryan Gagne | September 26, 2026 On Monday, June 24, 2024, the Florida Panthers captured their first Stanley Cup title in a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. When NHL commissioner Gary Bettman came…
Every NHL Team’s Most Underrated Prospect Owen Hillman | September 23, 2026 The NHL has a glut of young, talented skaters and goaltenders that could become NHL stars. However, while most young stars are taken high and forecasted by draft time to…
Avalanche Facing Precarious Situation in Net Ryan Womeldorf | September 22, 2026 The Colorado Avalanche remain firmly within their contention window. That’s what happens when you have some of the best players in the league. That said, there are cracks beginning to…
NHL’s Top 5 Defenses Ryan Szporer | September 14, 2026 *this archive was originally written by Eugene Helfrick Defense wins championships. It’s a saying as old as hockey itself, but there is truth to it. A stout defense can both…
Revisiting the Nazem Kadri Trade The Old Prof | September 14, 2026 When the Toronto Maple Leafs completed their 2018-19 season, they had failed once again to get past the dreaded Boston Bruins during the first playoff series. When the season concluded,…
Colorado Avalanche’s 5 Worst Contracts of the Salary Cap Era Ryan Womeldorf | September 14, 2026 Part of being a perennial contender means being shrewd and finding good value when re-signing your own players or reaching out to free agents. Colorado Avalanche General Manager Joe Sakic…
The 5 Best Agitators in the NHL Alex Chauvancy | September 10, 2026 What does it take to be a good agitator in today’s NHL? Obviously, you need to get under the opponent’s skin, but you don’t want to be constantly putting your…
8 NHLers Due to Regress in 2026-27 Alex Chauvancy | September 5, 2026 Earlier this week, we looked at nine NHLers who are due to bounce back after tough 2025-26 seasons. Today, let’s look at eight NHLers coming off career seasons who could…
The NHL’s 30 Best Players for 2026-27 Ryan Womeldorf | September 2, 2026 With less than a month to go before the 2026-27 season opens, it is time to look at the league’s best players and see where they fit in the NHL…
Avalanche’s Joe Sakic Has Much Smaller Margin for Error Thanks to Big Contracts Ryan Womeldorf | September 2, 2026 Building a winning team in the NHL might be fun and games, but when it comes time to keep that team together, business becomes much more difficult. Just ask the…
