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Jujhar Khaira

Revisiting the Edmonton Oilers’ Dubious 2012 Draft After 12 Years

Brian Swane | May 14, 2025

Every year when the draft approaches, little is different than 13 years ago when the 2012 NHL Draft was all anyone in Edmonton talked about for months beforehand. There had…

Categories Archives, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Oilers History

Abbotsford Canucks Notebook: Bains, Khaira, Winning Streak, Calder Cup Hopes & More

Matthew Zator | April 5, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks may not be making the NHL Playoffs, but their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate in Abbotsford clinched their spot in the Calder Cup Playoffs on Wednesday with…

Categories Abbotsford Canucks, Column, Vancouver Canucks

Lightning Can Turn to AHL Syracuse for NHL-Experienced Help

Jim Bay | January 14, 2025

When an organization does not have the deepest prospect pool, it finds other ways to stockpile talent for its minor league affiliates. In July of 2024, the Tampa Bay Lightning…

Categories Syracuse Crunch, Tampa Bay Lightning

The NHL’s Sikh Connections

Paul Quinney | April 24, 2024

April is Sikh Heritage Month in Canada. The country’s 800,000 citizens who claim Sikh ancestry have woven themselves into the fabric of what has become their home and native land,…

Categories Commentary, Hockey History

Minnesota Wild Gameday Preview: Philadelphia Flyers – 10/26/23

Tyson McKay | October 26, 2023

I don’t think anyone is too surprised at the current Central Divison standings as the Minnesota Wild climbed into third place on Oct. 24 with their defeat of the Connor…

Categories Minnesota Wild

Minnesota Wild Gameday Preview: Colorado Avalanche – 9/28/23

Tyson McKay | September 28, 2023

The Minnesota Wild are gearing up for an electric night with the first preseason game of the 2023-24 season on home turf as they face off against the Colorado Avalanche.…

Categories Minnesota Wild

Minnesota Wild Training Camp Battles Limited to 13th Forward

Tyson McKay | September 21, 2023

As the golden leaves of autumn start to blanket the state of Minnesota, the air is crisp with anticipation. Fans of the Minnesota Wild are eagerly looking to training camp,…

Categories Minnesota Wild, Season Previews

Wild’s Signing of Jujhar Khaira Tough News for Rookie Hopefuls

Tyson McKay | September 18, 2023

The Minnesota Wild announced on Sept. 17 that they have signed free agent Jujhar Khaira to a two-way contract worth a league minimum of $775,000 if he is on the…

Categories Minnesota Wild

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Flyers, Kraken, Wild

Jim Parsons | September 17, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens will certainly be active in trying to trade contracts that expire at the end of this season. But, could their most likely…

Categories Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Rumors, Philadelphia Flyers, Seattle Kraken

Former Oilers Still Looking for New Homes in 2023-24

Rob Couch | September 3, 2023

The Edmonton Oilers have filtered through some average to below-average talent over the years to get their team in the right spot to compete for a Stanley Cup. The most…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Oilers Should Consider Jujhar Khaira Reunion

Jesse Courville-Lynch | August 2, 2023

The Edmonton Oilers need to focus on re-signing restricted free agent (RFA) Evan Bouchard. With that being said, they still have some holes in their bottom six that need filling…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Blackhawks News & Rumors: Sharp, Stalock, Khaira & More

Connor Smith | June 17, 2023

The Stanley Cup Final is in the rearview mirror, meaning much of the hockey world has turned its attention to the NHL Draft, where the Chicago Blackhawks hold all the…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Column, News and Rumors
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