In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Minnesota Wild remain interested in Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, and they’ve reportedly tabled an offer. Meanwhile, Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman could…
Nikita Kucherov reportedly wants to leave the Tampa Bay Lightning, potentially setting the stage for a blockbuster involving one of the NHL’s most dangerous offensive players. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman writes…
Vivek K. · · 2 min read
In today’s NHL injury report, the Vancouver Canucks have placed Filip Chytil on injured reserve after the forward aggravated an upper-body injury, while the Minnesota Wild will be without captain…
Jim P. · · 4 min read
For the first time in 2026-27, the “3 Stars of the Month” series is back. The last edition of the series came after the Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup…
Zach M. · · 4 min read
Jake Walman’s healthy scratch became more uncomfortable when the Edmonton Oilers delivered a 4-0 victory over the Calgary Flames without him Wednesday. A struggling defenceman watching his teammates record a…
Vivek K. · · 5 min read
Last season, Nick Lardis made a midseason debut for the Chicago Blackhawks. After 41 games, it seemed like he would be a staple in the middle six. His 10 goals…
Sean D. · · 4 min read
July 1 means the opening of free agency in the NHL, when hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts are signed. But the first day of July is also Canada…
Brian S. · · 6 min read
We are nearing the one-month mark of the 2026-27 NHL season. That’s still too small a sample size to make any final conclusions about the league’s 32 teams, but we’ve…
Justin G. · · 6 min read
*this archive was originally written by Eugene Helfrick It is a rare commodity for an NHL player to have the size, strength, skill, and intelligence to dominate on the ice…
William B. · · 17 min read
Jim Benning was the general manager of the Vancouver Canucks from May 23, 2014 until Dec. 5, 2021. During his time as GM, he made questionable signings, free agents, and…
Adam K. · · 6 min read
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 31 One of the greatest lines in NHL history was put together for the first time on this date.…
Matthew Z. · · 8 min read
Fifteen games into the 2026-27 season, the Carolina Hurricanes are 11-2-2, have won 11 of their last 13 games, and…
Zach M. · · 4 min read
When the Boston Bruins signed Morgan Geekie to a six-year, $33 million contract extension last season, it immediately looked like…
Brandon S. · · 5 min read
With numerous massive distractions circling the Detroit Red Wings early on in their season, it can be hard to see…
Logan H. · · 6 min read
Fresh off a gusty comeback win against the Anaheim Ducks, the Vancouver Canucks continued a two-game California road trip in…
Ryan C. · · 4 min read
Through Thursday’s loss to the Montreal Canadiens, Finland-born players have scored 18 of the Dallas Stars‘ 34 goals outside the…
Andrew E. · · 4 min read
Even though the stance on paying goaltenders has changed over the years, it’s still the most important position in hockey.…
Alex C. · · 5 min read
When the Montreal Canadiens learned that captain Nick Suzuki would miss two to four weeks with an injury, there were plenty of reasons to be concerned. After all, Suzuki is not only the team’s best centre but also its leader and one of its most important players in every situation. Losing someone of his calibre could have easily sent the Canadiens into a difficult stretch, especially considering their inconsistent start to the season. Instead, Montreal has responded in the best possible way. The Canadiens have now won four consecutive games without their captain, proving that this young group might be more capable of overcoming adversity than many expected. While Suzuki’s absence remains significant, the team’s recent success has highlighted something extremely encouraging. Montreal is becoming much more than a team that relies on just a handful of players. Four Straight Wins Without Their Captain There is no denying how important Suzuki is to the Canadiens. Coming off a remarkable 101-point campaign last season, the Montreal captain established himself as one of the NHL’s premier two-way centres. That’s also why he won the Selke. His offensive production, defensive responsibilities, and leadership make him nearly impossible to replace. That is precisely why his injury was such a concerning development. Before losing Suzuki, the Canadiens had already experienced their share of difficulties, particularly defensively. Montreal was struggling to protect leads, giving opponents too many quality scoring opportunities, and allowing games to slip away despite getting off to strong starts. Losing their most reliable forward could have made those problems even worse. However, the Canadiens have responded with four consecutive victories, showing that they are capable of finding ways to win even without their most important player. Perhaps the most encouraging aspect of this winning streak is what it says about the team’s mentality. Rather than allowing Suzuki’s absence to become an excuse, Montreal has continued to compete and collect valuable points in the standings. Of course, four games do not suddenly mean that the Canadiens are better without Suzuki. That would be a ridiculous conclusion considering everything he brings to the organization. But it does suggest that this team is developing the resilience necessary to compete over an 84-game season. Other Players Are Stepping Up…
William B. · · 5 min read
This week marks the 25th anniversary of the debut of the Edmonton Oilers’ original third (aka alternate) jersey, which they…
Brian S. · · 6 min read
The 2026-27 season is still in its early stages, but there are already several career milestones worth watching for the…
Sharlette S. · · 4 min read
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