Sabres’ Power Play Has to Be a Success in 2026-27 Jacob D. Strozyk | September 29, 2026 The Buffalo Sabres are going to have more stiff competition this season. As the Atlantic division is shaping up to be arguably the most competitive in the entire league, they…
Owen Michaels is Biggest Surprise on Oilers’ Season-Opening Roster Brian Swane | September 29, 2026 Every year, there are a handful of players that unexpectedly make the cut with an NHL team. This fall, the Edmonton Oilers might have the most surprising one of them…
3 Storylines for the Carolina Hurricanes’ Home & Season Opener Zach Martin | September 29, 2026 After 107 days, the Carolina Hurricanes play meaningful hockey once again. The Hurricanes’ opening-night roster is set, and they enter the 2026-27 season as the defending Stanley Cup Champions, looking…
Bold Predictions for the NHL’s Central Division in 2026-27 Andrew Willis | September 29, 2026 The NHL’s Central Division sent four teams to the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. The Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, and Utah Mammoth each entered the tournament, with the…
2026-27 Is Playoffs or Bust for the New York Rangers Lucas Standel | September 29, 2026 The New York Rangers begin the 2026-27 season tonight, when they head to Boston to take on the Bruins. After two straight disastrous seasons that led to major shakeups to…
4 Oilers Who Need a Good Start to the 2026-27 Season Jackson Scherger | September 29, 2026 The new season is upon us as teams will play their opening game or two throughout this week. All eyes will be on the stars on the ice, and fans…
2026-27 Season Is Incredibly Important for the Blackhawks & Kyle Davidson Jim Precourt | September 29, 2026 This upcoming season for the Chicago Blackhawks is the most important one they have had in a long time. The season starts on Sept. 29 when they go to Vegas…
THW’s 2026-27 NHL Season Predictions Kyle Gipe | September 29, 2026 Prior to the start of the 2026-27 NHL season, our writers submitted their predictions for individual awards, divisional winners, and Stanley Cup winner. Will Connor McDavid, Cale Makar, and Andrei…
Red Wings’ Initial 23-Man Roster Far From Set In Stone Tony Wolak | September 29, 2026 The Detroit Red Wings have their initial 23-man roster, but they do not necessarily have their opening night roster. That distinction is important as Detroit prepares to open the 2026-27…
Kevin Korchinski Should Be in the Blackhawks’ Opening Night Lineup Jim Precourt | September 29, 2026 The Chicago Blackhawks have quite the logjam when it comes to defensemen. They’re coming off a decent preseason, going 2-1-1, and the kids who needed to perform well did, for…
Winnipeg Jets Announce 2026-27 Opening-Night Roster Declan Schroeder | September 28, 2026 The Winnipeg Jets have unveiled their 2026-27 opening-night roster. Teams were required to trim down their rosters to a maximum of 23 healthy players Monday, one day ahead of the…
New Jersey Devils Announce 2026-27 Opening Night Roster Jess Amato | September 28, 2026 The 2026-27 NHL season is just around the corner, beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Even though the New Jersey Devils aren’t taking the ice until Oct. 1 for their home…
