NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Avalanche, Penguins, Flames Jim Parsons | August 18, 2024 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs hinted that they aren’t done playing with their lineup prior to opening night. Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche need to find ways…
Revisiting Blues’ Moves at the 2023 Trade Deadline Anthony Testaguzza | November 19, 2023 Last year’s trade deadline was a big one for the St. Louis Blues as they let go of some familiar faces. Some have underperformed, while others have made a name…
Penguins’ Season Preview: Dubas’ Forward Group has Improved Mike Cranwell | September 26, 2023 The time for talking, thankfully, is almost over (though, is it really ever over?). To paraphrase Triple H, it’s time to play the games. This is going to be one…
Pittsburgh Penguins Training Camp Roster: What to Watch For Mike Cranwell | September 21, 2023 It’s the most…wonderful time…of the year! (You’ll also hear me say this at the trade deadline.) With training camp starting this week, the 2023-24 NHL season is on the horizon,…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Samsonov, Acciari, Robertson & Murray The Old Prof | July 20, 2023 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll look at the different arbitration numbers for tomorrow’s meeting between the Maple Leafs and Ilya Samsonov. The salary offers…
Penguins Strengthen Bottom Six with Acciari & Eller Additions Ben Wagner | July 20, 2023 For much of the time since Jim Rutherford stepped down as the Pittsburgh Penguins’ president of hockey ops, the bottom six forwards have struggled to find their form. Head coach…
Penguins’ New-Look Bottom-Six a Big Upgrade Over 2022-23 Sylvie McCarthy | July 15, 2023 The month of July has been busy for the Pittsburgh Penguins as they have been working to strengthen their roster. One of the team’s biggest problems last season was the…
Pittsburgh Penguins Sign Noel Acciari to 3-Year Contract Scott Roche | July 1, 2023 Throughout his career, Noel Acciari has been one of the more underrated bottom-six forwards in the NHL. His style is one that fits with a prototypical bottom-six forward and that…
Maple Leafs Can Benefit from Offseason UFA Market The Old Prof | June 27, 2023 The Toronto Maple Leafs have twenty-two players (ten on their roster and twelve in their system) who will become unrestricted free agents (UFAs) on July 1. While they have had…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Canucks, Stars, Blues Jim Parsons | June 17, 2023 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Noah Hanifin has apparently told the Calgary Flames he has no intention of signing there again. A trade is likely. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks announced…
Rangers’ 2023 Free-Agent Targets: Toronto Maple Leafs Matt Grazel | June 15, 2023 Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ 2023 Free Agent Target series for the New York Rangers. During it, we will be looking at a handful of free agents from NHL teams who the Rangers…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Schenn, Acciari, ZAR & Simmonds The Old Prof | June 13, 2023 New Toronto Maple Leafs’ general manager (GM) Brad Treliving has a load of work ahead of him over the next few months. But, a couple of items on his to-do…