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…
Sebastian Aho’s Playoff Struggles Provide Optimism After Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup Run Conor Power | July 31, 2026 Sebastian Aho has been the straw that stirs the Carolina Hurricanes’ drink for a decade. Since he made his NHL debut in 2016, he has gone from being an exciting…
3 Penguins Who Need to Have a Breakout Season Sylvie McCarthy | July 30, 2026 Last season, the Pittsburgh Penguins finished second in the Metropolitan Division and booked a trip to the playoffs for the first time since 2022. Most people thought the rebuild would…
4 Flyers Games to Circle on the 2026-27 Schedule Andrew McGuinness | July 30, 2026 All eyes will be on Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sept. 30. Ok, not as many as there will be when the building’s other home team makes its home debut after…
8 Offseason NHL Trades That Could Have the Biggest Effect in 2026-27 Alex Chauvancy | July 30, 2026 The trade market varies from offseason to offseason, but there was no shortage of notable trades in the NHL this summer. There may still be a couple of deals before…
3 Colorado Avalanche With the Most to Prove in 2026-27 Ryan Womeldorf | July 30, 2026 The Colorado Avalanche, despite bowing out in the Western Conference Finals, remain the class of the conference. Joe Sakic, back in the role of general manager after the departure of…
Health Could Be the Stars’ Toughest Opponent in 2026-27 Marc Sautter | July 30, 2026 Across the NHL, it seems like the up-and-coming teams have caught up to the old guard. In the Atlantic Division, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers missed the playoffs…
Predicting the Seattle Kraken’s 2026-27 Opening Night Lineup Jayd Serdy | July 30, 2026 The Seattle Kraken enter the 2026-27 season with plenty of optimism and just as many questions. After a busy start to July, the roster appears deeper than it did a…
3 Reasons Joel Armia Could Take a Step in Year 2 With the Kings Sharlette Shahbazyan | July 30, 2026 When the Los Angeles Kings signed Joel Armia in free agency, the move brought depth to their lineup, one that would improve the penalty kill and give the organization another…
Red Wings’ Worst-Case Scenarios for the 2026-27 Season Jordan Orth | July 30, 2026 As the Detroit Red Wings continue to navigate an offseason full of questions and turmoil, the organization will be entering a pivotal 2026-27 season. There is still hope and reason…
Spencer Carbery Details Plans for Washington Capitals Newcomers Hayley Paljug | July 30, 2026 After missing the playoffs last season, the Washington Capitals had to make some strategic moves to set themselves up for success ahead of this season. General manager Chris Patrick and…
Calgary Flames’ 5 Biggest Questions Entering 2026-27 Rupert McDonald | July 29, 2026 The 2026-27 season could be a difficult one in terms of wins for the Calgary Flames, but that doesn’t mean their fan base has nothing to be excited about. This…
