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Boston Bruins

Rodrigues Feared Bruins Trade: Explains Maple Leafs Rumors
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Evan Rodrigues found himself at the center of some unexpected trade buzz last season, including a brief moment where he believed he had been traded for Brad Marchand. Ultimately, the trade never happened, but rumors linking him to a summer trade and the Toronto Maple Leafs being a potential suitor are starting to make more sense now. Rodrigues Thought He Was Being Traded to the Bruins According to Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts podcast, thanks to a lack of the trade details and a well-timed prank by his Florida Panthers teammates, Rodrigues believed he was potentially being included in the trade…

Bruins Captain Situation Reflects Strong Team Culture
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The Boston Bruins are entering unfamiliar territory this season. Following the team trading captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, the team isn’t expected to name a replacement for the veteran anytime soon. In fact, it’s entirely possible that the Bruins will opt to play the entirety of the 2025-26 season without an official captain. Despite this, the Bruins will not be without proper leadership in their locker room. This is due to the team’s history of cultivating a strong culture for decades. For years, the Boston Bruins have operated differently than most NHL…

Derek “Turk” Sanderson: A Boston Legend
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Combine a gritty style of play with quick hands and fast feet, throw in a swagger that sat well with his movie-star good looks, mix well with his fair share of nastiness and you have the young Derek Sanderson, better known by his friends and teammates as “Turk”. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Ontario, he played his junior hockey for the N.F. Flyers. In 1965, Turk led his team to the Memorial Cup, a symbol of junior hockey supremacy in Canada, and in 1967, he was the recipient of the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy as the OHL’s leading scorer. Instinctively,…

Buffalo Sabres 

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 2
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Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 1 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 3 Aug. 2 was a big day for the Buffalo Sabres as they pulled off a big trade to land a dynamic player in 2018. Also, a group of veteran players, including a current NHL head coach, signed on with new teams on this date. Plus, there was a dramatic finish in the bubble as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued to get rolling. Let’s hop aboard the THW time machine to relive all the best from this date. Sabres Acquire Skinner The Sabres made a big splash on Aug….

Sabres Re-Sign Devon Levi to Short-Term “Prove-it” Deal
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The Buffalo Sabres had a handful of restricted free agents to re-sign this summer, including young goaltender Devon Levi, who held out until Thursday. The 23-year-old has been through the ringer since he made his NHL debut on March 31, 2023, and though his stats have not been spectacular, he has shown that he can perform in the right environment. The key is for the Sabres to continue the proper development path and ensure that Levi can still be their goalie of the future, especially after starter Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen struggled last season. Levi’s Deal Laid Out The Sabres avoided arbitration…

Grading Kevyn Adams’ 2025 Offseason for the Buffalo Sabres
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With hopes of breaking the longest playoff drought in NHL history (14 seasons), everyone thought that Buffalo Sabres general manager (GM) Kevyn Adams would be aggressive in adding pieces this offseason to help the team compete for a playoff spot in 2025-26. Adams does not have a track record of being aggressive in trades or with signing free agents. His boldest move was trading Matthew Savoie for Ryan McLeod last offseason – that is, excluding the Jack Eichel/Sam Reinhart trades when his hand was pretty much forced. Eichel requested a trade, and Reinhart was not going to re-sign with the…

Detroit Red Wings

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 3
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Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 2 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 4 Aug. 3 is an interesting date in NHL history. One of the teams in the league’s first wave of expansion officially announced its name. Also, the first U.S.-born player to skate in the league and a future Hall of Famer are among today’s birthday boys. So, let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all the best from this date. A New Name in Philadelphia On Aug. 3, 1966, the expansion franchise in Philadelphia, one of six teams preparing to debut in 1967, officially revealed the…

Erik Karlsson Could Be the Red Wings’ Missing Piece
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When Erik Karlsson was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2023, the hockey world was buzzing. The reigning Norris Trophy winner, coming off a 101-point season, was joining a veteran core hungry for one last run. But fast-forward to today, and things haven’t gone as planned. The Penguins are trending downward, their playoff window is closing, and Karlsson remains an elite talent without the right stage to showcase it. Enter the Detroit Red Wings. Related: 5 Reasons the Red Wings Can Win the Atlantic Division This Season This might’ve seemed like a wild idea a few years ago. Karlsson, a…

Today in Hockey History: July 31
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Yesterday in Hockey History: July 30 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug 1 July 31 is full of big names. One of the greatest undrafted players in the history of the NHL signed with the team where he became a Hall of Famer. An all-time great goaltender returned to where he had great success. Plus, the best coach in league history took a new position to work with a very familiar face. So, let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all the memories made on this date. St. Louis Lands in Tampa Bay The Tampa Bay Lightning made…

Florida Panthers

McDavid/Kaprizov Extensions, Matthew Tkachuk, & More NHL Rumours
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In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we look at Connor McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov, who appear to be heading toward a path of being the next two highest-paid players in the league. Elsewhere, we look at the Florida Panthers and that they could be missing Matthew Tkachuk for some time. Finally, the Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to get younger, and Nicholas Robertson could make sense for them to bring in. McDavid & Kaprizov Expected to Be 2 Highest-Paid Players There has been a lot of talk about contract extensions for both McDavid and Kaprizov. There have been reports about the deals…

Canucks: Revisiting the Luongo Trade
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After eight seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, Roberto Luongo was traded back to the Florida Panthers on March 4, 2014, along with Steven Anthony in exchange for Jacob Markstrom and Shawn Matthias. Luongo’s eight seasons in Vancouver saw the team reach the playoffs six times and featured a Stanley Cup Final appearance. While the Canucks traded away an elite starting goaltender, they received Markstrom, a goalie with tons of promise who struggled at the start of his career and Matthias, who added forward depth to the team. Losing Roberto Luongo Luongo was traded to Vancouver after the 2005-06 season with…

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 1
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Yesterday in Hockey History: July 31 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug 2 Aug. 1 is a great date in the history of the New York Rangers as they signed a future Hall of Famer who went on to rewrite their record books. Also, two Canadian teams made some memorable moves, and a historic name took a new job with the most storied franchise in National Hockey League history. Plus, the NHL returns to the ice after a pandemic shuts down the world. Rangers Hit the Jackpot The Rangers signed the greatest goal scorer in their franchise’s history on Aug. 1,…

Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Lane Hutson
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The offseason leading into the 2025-26 season continues, and with the major events such as the NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear on as NHL management groups take a bit of a breather before the training camps begin. In this series, I will try to investigate every Montreal Canadiens roster player, recap their last season and look ahead to this upcoming season. I will look at their place in the organization, their role and their possible impact.   Related: Montreal Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Jakub Dobes In the next step of the series,…

3 PTO Candidates the Canadiens Should Consider
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As summer winds down and training camps approach, it’s that time of year again: Professional Tryout (PTO) season. Teams around the league begin extending professional tryout offers to unsigned veterans in hopes of uncovering hidden value, adding depth, or simply sparking competition. For players, it’s one last chance to earn a contract and stay in the NHL. For teams, it’s a no-risk, high-reward scenario. Related: 4 Reasons the Canadiens Are the Most Improved Team in the Atlantic Division The Montreal Canadiens, despite being relatively deep at several positions, could still benefit from bringing in a veteran or two on a…

Ottawa Senators

Senators News & Rumours: Giroux Effect, Goalie Puzzle & Who’s Ready for Their Close-Up?
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The Ottawa Senators are riding high after finally breaking through and returning to the playoffs last season. Their 45-30-7 record marked a huge step forward for a franchise that’s been rebuilding for years. But even with that success, the sting of losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs still lingers. So as we look ahead to the 2025–26 season, one question looms large: What’s the Senators’ plan now? Related: Revisiting the Ottawa Senators’ 2020 Draft Class Three big topics are part of current conversations in Senators’ circles: the steadying presence of Claude Giroux, the uncertainty (and opportunity) in the crease, and…

5 Ottawa Senators Storylines to Watch in 2025-26
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After last season’s playoff appearance – the first in seven years – hopes are high among the Ottawa Senators faithful that their club will contend for Lord Stanley’s silverware next spring. Here’s a look at five storylines to follow in 2025-26. Related: Senators’ Best Shot at a Stanley Cup is in the Next 3 Seasons Can Tim Stutzle Score 100 Points or More? For the Senators to take the next step and deliver a playoff run next spring, they’ll need Tim Stutzle to break into the league’s 100-point club. In 2022-23, he marked up the scoresheet for 90 points. He…

Senators News & Rumours: Yakemchuk’s Rise, Giroux Re-Ups, and a Kaliyev Gamble
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As the Ottawa Senators prepare for the 2025–26 season, the team finds itself at a pivotal point: balancing the development of young talent with veteran moves that keep them competitive in a loaded Atlantic Division. This offseason brought three key developments that could shape the tone of training camp and the season ahead, from a potential breakthrough on defence to savvy roster bets at forward. Related: Revisiting the Ottawa Senators’ 2020 Draft Class The biggest storyline surrounds Carter Yakemchuk, the club’s top blue-line prospect who could be poised to grab a roster spot out of camp. Alongside that, Claude Giroux’s…

Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Legend Martin St. Louis’ Impact on Hockey in Tampa
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Just over one quarter-century ago, the Tampa Bay Lightning gave an undersized and undrafted 25-year-old forward a chance. It would end up changing their franchise forever. The signing of Martin St. Louis, known by many in the hockey world as “Marty,” would surprise everyone by becoming a top player of his generation and ultimately left a legacy in the Tampa Bay area. Let’s look back at how an unlikely success story of one man helped create the unlikely success story of hockey thriving in a non-traditional market. An Unlikely Face of the Franchise Here’s a little backstory of how it…

Revisiting the Lightning’s Blockbuster Trade for Blake Coleman
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For the Tampa Bay Lightning, the 2019-20 season was a make-or-break moment for a franchise that had become known as good enough to make deep runs in the postseason but not good enough to win a Stanley Cup. After the well-documented 2019 Postseason collapse, it became clear that the team would have to find a way to win it all soon, or risk seeing another talented player core torn down after coming up empty-handed one too many times. Given this atmosphere, Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois decided it was time to go all-in and buff his already impressive roster at…

Today in Hockey History: July 31
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Yesterday in Hockey History: July 30 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug 1 July 31 is full of big names. One of the greatest undrafted players in the history of the NHL signed with the team where he became a Hall of Famer. An all-time great goaltender returned to where he had great success. Plus, the best coach in league history took a new position to work with a very familiar face. So, let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all the memories made on this date. St. Louis Lands in Tampa Bay The Tampa Bay Lightning made…

Toronto Maple Leafs

3 PTO Options for Toronto Maple Leafs in 2025-26 Season
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are trying to remain in contention after being forced to undergo some changes this offseason, most significantly, the loss of Mitchell Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights. They have made some moves to try and replace him and have done well, like acquiring Matias Maccelli from the Utah Mammoth, but they may still have some question marks, and fans have expressed concern about the strength of their depth as they try to, finally, end their Stanley Cup drought. Related: Maple Leafs Should Target Jack Roslovic With Remaining Cap Space As training camp approaches and teams try…

Rodrigues Feared Bruins Trade: Explains Maple Leafs Rumors
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Evan Rodrigues found himself at the center of some unexpected trade buzz last season, including a brief moment where he believed he had been traded for Brad Marchand. Ultimately, the trade never happened, but rumors linking him to a summer trade and the Toronto Maple Leafs being a potential suitor are starting to make more sense now. Rodrigues Thought He Was Being Traded to the Bruins According to Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts podcast, thanks to a lack of the trade details and a well-timed prank by his Florida Panthers teammates, Rodrigues believed he was potentially being included in the trade…

Stolarz and Woll Give Maple Leafs a Shot at Stability
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Heading into last season, one of the biggest questions about the Toronto Maple Leafs roster was the team’s goaltending. Neither goalie had a ton of NHL experience, and between them, it was one of the biggest gambles any top NHL team was taking in the crease. The fact is that Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll were seen by many as more of a gamble rather than a solution. Related: Toronto Maple Leafs History of Black Hockey Players But as the season unfolded, that gamble paid off handsomely. Stolarz came in and stole the show, while Woll proved to be the…