In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres join the Dylan Larkin sweepstakes. Does either team have a shot at landing him? Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers are…
Dylan Larkin missed the Detroit Red Wings’ practice on Oct. 28, and within hours his absence had the trade rumor mill running again. The explanation turned out to be simple.…
Alexander R. · · 4 min read
Colorado Avalanche fans may not yet be panicking, but there is definitely concern in the air following a 6-2 drubbing at the hands of the Nashville Predators. With so much…
Ryan W. · · 4 min read
The Chicago Blackhawks are the third-worst team in the NHL as of Oct. 25, coming off a 2-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings, a team they should be able…
Jim P. · · 6 min read
As we reach the first 13 games of the NHL season, the Colorado Avalanche have gotten off to a decent start, going 7-5-1 and placing third in the league in…
Christian M. · · 4 min read
After losing their last game to the Los Angeles Kings, the New York Rangers are now in the middle of a five-day break and won’t play again until November 1st…
Lucas S. · · 5 min read
The Los Angeles Kings have played 11 games in the 2026–27 regular season and currently rank 30th among 32 NHL teams. Their power-play performance is one area worth analyzing as…
Sharlette S. · · 4 min read
NHL free agency is right around the corner. This class may be one of the weakest in years, but keep up with all the major signings with our free agency…
Kyle G. · · 4 min read
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 27 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 29 This date in NHL history has had some great moments on both the East and West Coasts and…
Matthew Z. · · 11 min read
On July 3, 2006, I was in my car listening to Bob Stauffer and Mark Spector on Team 1260 in Edmonton when they announced that Chris Pronger was being traded…
Dale B. · · 4 min read
Jan. 30 was the anniversary of the Vancouver Canucks sending Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders in exchange for Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Raty, and a protected 2023 first-round draft…
Michael O. · · 4 min read
The St. Louis Blues will look to get back on track Thursday when they host the Boston Bruins in the…
Joshua M. · · 4 min read
Before the season, I was extremely excited to see what the playoff picture looked like in the Eastern Conference. Would…
Matteo G. · · 13 min read
The Edmonton Oilers (9-2-2) finished their five-game homestand with a 4-0 shutout win over the Calgary Flames (5-7-0) on Oct.…
Matt P. · · 5 min read
The Calgary Flames seemed to be heading up north to take on the Edmonton Oilers at the perfect time. They…
Rupert M. · · 4 min read
When Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki was declared injured on Oct. 22, the club had just suffered yet another home defeat…
Edgar C. · · 5 min read
The Montreal Canadiens might have found their goaltender of the future, and he is already making a massive impact in the present. Just a few weeks into the 2026-27 NHL season, Jacob Fowler has established himself as one of the league’s most impressive goaltenders, putting together performances that have helped keep Montreal competitive. While plenty of talented rookies are making their mark around the league, Fowler is quickly building a strong case to be considered the early favorite for the Calder Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL’s top rookie. The Numbers Speak for Themselves It is difficult to find a lot of goaltenders in the NHL who have been better than Jacob Fowler to start the season. Through his first seven appearances, the 21-year-old has posted an outstanding 6-1-0 record, a 1.54 goals-against average, and a .942 save percentage. Those are remarkable numbers for any NHL goaltender, let alone a rookie. To put those numbers into perspective, among goaltenders with at least five starts this season, only Linus Ullmark has recorded a better save percentage than Fowler. Meanwhile, only Ullmark and Jake Oettinger have posted a better goals-against average. Essentially, Fowler is already performing like one of the NHL’s elite goaltenders despite having very limited experience at this level. What makes his performances even more impressive is the situation surrounding him. Montreal has struggled defensively at times this season, allowing far too many scoring chances and making life difficult for its goaltenders. However, Fowler has consistently found ways to keep his team in games, making crucial saves when needed and giving the Canadiens a chance to win almost every night. His calmness, positioning, and ability to handle pressure have been particularly impressive. Rather than looking like a young goaltender trying to establish himself, Fowler has looked like a legitimate NHL starter. How Does His Competition Compare? While Fowler has been outstanding, the Calder Trophy race certainly isn’t lacking talented candidates. However, when comparing their early-season performances and overall impact on their respective teams, the Canadiens goaltender might have the strongest argument. Between the pipes, Dylan Garand has emerged as another interesting rookie following Igor Shesterkin’s injury. Garand has received significant playing time and is the only rookie goaltender with more starts than Fowler. However, his numbers haven’t come close to matching what the Canadiens rookie has accomplished. Among skaters, James Hagens, Ivar Stenberg, and Trevor Connelly have all recorded nine points, putting them in a tie for the rookie scoring lead. All three have shown promising offensive abilities and could certainly become serious Calder contenders as the season progresses. However, there is a significant difference between producing offensively and completely changing a team’s chances of winning. That is exactly what Fowler has done for Montreal. With Fowler in net, the Canadiens have won six of seven games. Without him, Montreal has struggled considerably, posting a 1-2-2 record while allowing more than four goals per game. Those numbers illustrate just how important the young goaltender has become to this team. Montreal has looked considerably more confident with Fowler between the pipes, knowing that even when defensive mistakes happen, their goaltender can bail them out. No other rookie has arguably made a bigger difference for his team so far this season. Can Fowler Keep This Up? Of course, the biggest question surrounding Fowler’s Calder Trophy candidacy is whether he can maintain this incredible level of play throughout the season.…
William B. · · 5 min read
The Washington Capitals claimed defenseman Jack St. Ivany off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday. The 27-year-old from Manhattan…
Hayley P. · · 4 min read
In today’s NHL injury news, the Edmonton Oilers will be without Zach Hyman after the forward was placed on injured…
Jim P. · · 4 min read
On Wednesday, Oct. 28, the New Jersey Devils will face the Colorado Avalanche for the season series finale, rounding out…
Donnah C. · · 4 min read
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