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Today in Hockey History: Sept. 18

Matthew Zator | September 18, 2022

This has been a significant date in the history of the NHL. In addition to two franchises playing their first games, Sept. 18 has been the birth date of four…

Golden Knights Fill Key Holes with Kessel & Hill Additions

Ben Fisher | September 8, 2022

Whether it was trading Evgenii Dadonov for a contract, or shipping out Max Pacioretty for zilch or Robin Lehner undergoing hip surgery that will shut him down for all of 2022-23, the Vegas Golden…

Penguins’ Best and Worst Trades of the Decade

Tyler Bowen | August 29, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the last decade with higher expectations than almost any other NHL squad. Stacked with high-end talent and depth to make deep playoff runs, the team…

Maple Leafs Commentary: William Nylander, Skilled But Polarizing

The Old Prof | August 28, 2022

This is our fourth Toronto Maple Leafs’ player review. First, we wrote about Auston Matthews and what we believe makes him the best player in Maple Leafs’ franchise history. Second,…

Golden Knights Make Puzzling Decision With Kessel Signing

Colton Pankiw | August 27, 2022

On Wednesday evening, the Vegas Golden Knights announced that they were bringing in Phil Kessel on a one-year, $1.5 million deal. The move generated quite a bit of buzz, given…

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Canucks, Golden Knights, Oilers

Jim Parsons | August 25, 2022

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Christian Dvorak’s name is out there in the rumor mill again. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks might be looking at a couple of free agents still…

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Niemela, Gaudette, Mete & Kessel

The Old Prof | August 25, 2022

In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll look at the changing of the guard on the team’s defense that will take place over the next three…

Flames News & Rumors: Kessel, Weegar, Boudreau & More

Colton Pankiw | August 24, 2022

In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, we’ll look at the reports that general manager Brad Treliving is looking to move one of his defensemen in exchange for…

Flames Looking To Add a Forward While Shipping Out Defencemen

Rob Couch | August 23, 2022

Sportsnet’s Eric Francis has alluded that the Calgary Flames are not done adding to their forward group. The team has brought in Jonathan Huberdeau, Nazem Kadri, and Kevin Rooney, while…

Oilers Have Been Linked to 3 UFA Right Wing Veterans

Jim Parsons | August 17, 2022

The Edmonton Oilers are a little light at right wing. With Kailer Yamamoto and Jesse Puljujarvi signed, potentially two top-six spots are filled. That said, there continue to be trade…

Wild May Not Be Perfect Fit for Kessel

Mariah Stark (Holland) | August 17, 2022

There have been a lot of rumors lately surrounding the destination of free agent Phil Kessel. One of the teams he’s been hinted at going to has been the Minnesota…

Hurricanes Should Target Phil Kessel in Free Agency

Michael DeRosa | August 14, 2022

At this point of the offseason, Phil Kessel surprisingly has yet to find a new home for the 2022-23 season. However, it certainly isn’t due to poor performance. In 82…

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