NHL Rumors: Crosby Extension, Babcock and Oilers, Nemec Trade? Jim Parsons | May 21, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is in the news after clarifying comments about his future and how he’ll approach future contract negotiations. Meanwhile, a strange…
Mike Babcock Emerges as Wild Card Candidate for Oilers Vacancy Vivek Kalia | May 21, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers’ coaching search continues to grow more intriguing by the day. While much of the focus remains on former Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy, the Oilers…
Everything Maple Leafs Coaching Buzz: Latest Rumblings Jim Parsons | May 20, 2026 When it comes to coaching news around the NHL, there is no shortage of speculation. Several teams are looking and interviewing, as are the Toronto Maple Leafs. They recently fired…
How the Marner–Babcock Incident Sparked a Culture Shift in Hockey The Old Prof | March 28, 2026 Few coaching decisions have aged worse than when Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock engaged in his so-called “rookie test” of Mitch Marner. It wasn’t just awkward—it became a…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 6 Matthew Zator | December 6, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 5 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 7 The greatest player to ever skate in the National Hockey League set another one of his numerous records…
Today in Hockey History: July 15 Matthew Zator | July 15, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: July 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 16 July 15 was a big date for head coaching changes in National Hockey League history. Two very successful…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Dubas, Babcock & Lorentz The Old Prof | February 14, 2025 With the Toronto Maple Leafs on a break for the next eight days during the 4 Nations Face-Off, it feels like the perfect time to dive into a mix of…
Blue Jackets’ Storylines to Follow in 2023-24 Nicholas Arnold | October 5, 2023 It has been several months of sweeping changes for the Columbus Blue Jackets, as they prepared for the start of the 2023-24 season. After an offseason that at times felt…
Blue Jackets’ Players Must Move Past the Mike Babcock Dilemma Mark Scheig | September 21, 2023 Columbus Blue Jackets management had their say on the Mike Babcock situation at Media Day. Now it’s the players turn to get their say. Welcome to Part 2 of our…
Blue Jackets Admit Failure in Babcock Hiring, More Was Needed Mark Scheig | September 19, 2023 The Columbus Blue Jackets held their annual Media Day luncheon on Monday afternoon at Nationwide Arena in advance of the start of Training Camp for the 2023-24 season. For over…
Blue Jackets Hire Pascal Vincent Following Babcock’s Resignation Mark Scheig | September 17, 2023 The Columbus Blue Jackets made major news as training camp week is about to start. They have made a coaching change. On Sunday afternoon, the Blue Jackets announced that “after…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, Flames, Canadiens Jim Parsons | September 13, 2023 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are a lot more details coming to light about the alleged inappropriate request by Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Mike Babcock to go through…
