5 NHL Teams That Could Take Steps Forward in 2025-26 Alex Chauvancy | August 13, 2025 As there are teams that could regress every season, there are also ones that could take steps forward and build off what they started in 2024-25. That doesn’t necessarily mean…
Sabres’ Owen Power Is Poised for Breakout Season in 2025-26 Zach Berta | August 12, 2025 Owen Power, drafted first overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, was brought in by the Sabres to be Rasmus Dahlin’s right-hand man. Power, a great…
Projecting the Flames’ Opening Night Roster Rupert McDonald | August 12, 2025 The Calgary Flames haven’t made many changes to their roster this offseason. While a few depth players left, including backup goalie Dan Vladar, only one free agent, goaltender Ivan Prosvetov,…
3 New York Rangers Storylines to Follow in 2025-26 Lucas Standel | August 11, 2025 The New York Rangers are going to be one of the more interesting teams to follow this season. Two seasons ago, this team won the Presidents’ Trophy and made it…
NHL Contenders vs. Pretenders: 2025-26 Edition Cooper Krigbaum | August 11, 2025 After the exhilarating days leading up to the draft and free agency, it appears NHL teams have gone to sleep. Free agents have fizzled out quickly, and players, coaches, and…
NHL Rebuild Rankings: Which Teams Are Closest to Contention – 2025-26 Preseason Edition Mike Fink | August 11, 2025 When the Rebuild Rankings first began, a project following the 2023 Trade Deadline that has become one of the biggest pieces here at The Hockey Writers, there were two burning…
3 Fringe Maple Leafs Forwards Who Could Break Out in 2025-26 The Old Prof | August 9, 2025 As the Toronto Maple Leafs get ready for training camp, a bunch of players are quietly jockeying for spots and bigger roles. These aren’t the headline stars everyone talks about—they’re…
3 Teams in & 3 Teams Out of the NHL Playoffs in 2026 Alex Chauvancy | August 8, 2025 There are always a couple of new teams that find their way into the NHL playoffs each season. Last season was no different, as the New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators…
Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Alexandre Carrier Blain Potvin | August 6, 2025 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…
NHL’s Top 5 Forward Lines for 2025-26 Devora Slonim | August 6, 2025 While individual talent typically headlines the league, it’s the synergy between linemates that defines a team’s success. Whether it’s long-established trios with years of familiarity or newly formed lines already…
5 NHL Teams That Could Regress in 2025-26 Alex Chauvancy | August 5, 2025 The 2024-25 NHL season was one filled with surprises. We saw more than a few in the standings, especially among some teams that qualified for the playoffs. But not all…
Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Noah Dobson Blain Potvin | August 5, 2025 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…
