3 Oilers Who Deserve Bigger Roles in 2026-27 Colin Witte | August 7, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers dramatically reshaped their roster this offseason, but some of their most useful options for 2026-27 were already in the organization. Colton Dach made an immediate impression after…
What Has to Go Right for the Maple Leafs’ 2026-27 Season to Be a Success? The Old Prof | August 7, 2026 I’m not sure I’ve ever looked at a Toronto Maple Leafs season and thought there were quite this many different ways it could go. That’s partly because new general manager…
Answering Questions About the Blackhawks’ Blue Line & Projected Pairings Savina Baltzidis | August 7, 2026 One of the things that’s always a topic of discussion when it comes to the Chicago Blackhawks is their defensemen. It’s crucial for teams to have good blueliners that can…
NHL’s Metropolitan Division Has Gotten Better This Offseason Alex Chauvancy | August 7, 2026 The Metropolitan Division isn’t quite what the Atlantic is, but it has caught up a bit this offseason, especially at the top of the division. Let’s look around the Metro,…
Realistic Expectations for the 2026-27 Chicago Blackhawks Matteo Giuliano | August 7, 2026 Chicago Blackhawks general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson likely has his opening night lineup currently on the roster for the season. After a 2025-26 season in which the Blackhawks remained at…
How the Canadiens Realistically Build on Recent Success for 2026-27 Ryan Szporer | August 7, 2026 It’s getting dangerously close to where the Montreal Canadiens have to win it all to meet expectations. What should be the goal in 2026-27?
3 Oilers With the Most to Prove Entering 2026-27 Colin Witte | August 7, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers’ aggressive offseason created new opportunities throughout the roster, but it also increased the pressure surrounding several players entering 2026-27. Tristan Jarry must recover from a disastrous finish…
5 Greatest Age-39 NHL Seasons Sidney Crosby Will Chase Colin Witte | August 6, 2026 Sidney Crosby will turn 39 on Aug. 7 with another historic NHL scoring record within reach. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain recorded 29 goals, 45 assists and 74 points in only…
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…
Jets’ 3 Worst Contracts for 2026-27 Declan Schroeder | August 6, 2026 The Winnipeg Jets don’t have any completely disastrous contracts on their books, but like any team, they do have a few that are suboptimal. Here, we’ll take a look at…
3 Canadiens PTO Targets Ahead of the 2026-27 season William Bourget | August 6, 2026 With training camp just a few weeks away, most NHL rosters are close to being finalized. That doesn’t mean teams are done adding players. Every year, several veterans and NHL…
Maple Leafs May Not Control Their Playoff Destiny in 2026-27 Marc Sautter | August 6, 2026 With the Toronto Maple Leafs’ season from hell behind them and after an incredibly busy offseason so far, it’s time to consider whether everything new general manager John Chayka and…
