NHL’s Top 10 Defencemen for 2026-27: Preseason Update Jacob Billington | October 2, 2026 The NHL has plenty of talented defensemen across the league, maybe more than ever, but there is always a debate about who falls into the top 10 when it comes…
NHL’s Top 5 Defenses Ryan Szporer | September 14, 2026 *this archive was originally written by Eugene Helfrick Defense wins championships. It’s a saying as old as hockey itself, but there is truth to it. A stout defense can both…
Ranking NHL Teams By Defensemen Justin Giampietro | September 8, 2026 In this piece, I’ll be ranking all 32 teams by their defensemen in terms of overall impact. So, this won’t be based on pure defense or pure offense. Projection will…
Avalanche’s Joe Sakic Has Much Smaller Margin for Error Thanks to Big Contracts Ryan Womeldorf | September 2, 2026 Building a winning team in the NHL might be fun and games, but when it comes time to keep that team together, business becomes much more difficult. Just ask the…
NHL Rumors: Evander Kane Under Fire, Järnkrok Leaves, Quinn Hughes Contract Takes Shape Jim Parsons | September 1, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Evander Kane is facing fresh criticism from a former San Jose Sharks teammate as questions continue to follow him into free agency. Meanwhile, Calle Järnkrok…
Makar’s New Contract Raises a Big Question About Matthews and the Maple Leafs Jim Parsons | September 1, 2026 The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t have to make a decision about the future of Auston Matthews right now, but make no mistake, that day is coming. And when it does,…
The Real Maple Leafs Comparison to Makar’s Record Deal Isn’t Who You Think Jim Parsons | August 31, 2026 If the money were equal, there’s no debate that Cale Makar is a far better bet than Darren Raddysh. Honestly, it’s a no-brainer. But this week, we learned the money…
Cale Makar’s Extension Puts Bowen Byram Contract Into Perspective Jim Precourt | August 31, 2026 The Chicago Blackhawks paid a hefty price for Bowen Byram in both assets and dollars. Kyle Davidson dealt the fourth overall pick and Louis Crevier to the Buffalo Sabres, and…
NHL Rumours: Makar’s Record-Breaking Deal, Hellebuyck Destinations & More Jacob Billington | August 29, 2026 In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off by looking at Cale Makar’s record-breaking extension and what it could mean for Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild, too. Next, after…
NHL Rumors: Makar Deal, Hughes Jumpstart, and Oilers Injury Reaction Jim Parsons | August 27, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Colorado Avalanche appear to be closing in on a massive contract extension for Cale Makar that could reset the NHL’s defenseman market. Meanwhile, the…
NHL Rumors: Karlsson to Toronto, Edvinsson Baffled, Hughes and Makar News Jim Parsons | August 26, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Erik Karlsson could be on a path to Toronto if the Pittsburgh Penguins fall out of contention. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings are in such…
NHL Rumors: Makar Contract, Kings Captaincy, Oilers and Gauthier? Jim Parsons | August 24, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Los Angeles Kings could enter the season without a captain as Adrian Kempe emerges as an early favorite to take over the role. Meanwhile,…
