3 Big Questions for the Maple Leafs Heading Into Preseason Game 3
The preseason grind continues, and with Game 3 just around the corner, there’s plenty for Toronto Maple Leafs fans to chew on. Early exhibition games are rarely about wins and…
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Senators’ Darkhorses Halliday and Meriläinen Are Ready to Surprise
With the Ottawa Senators gearing up for the 2025–26 NHL season, the buzz is all about the big names. There’s no doubt that Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stützle, and Jake Sanderson…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: OT Loss, Robertson’s Future & Woll’s Absence
If there’s one thing the Toronto Maple Leafs never seem to do quietly, it’s start a season. Even in the preseason, there’s always something: a game that tells us more…
The Mike Komisarek Story: From Canadiens’ Hammer to Maple Leafs’ What-If
If you were a Montreal Canadiens fan in the mid-2000s, odds are you remember Mike Komisarek: big frame, bigger hits, zero nonsense. Related: Today in Hockey History: Sept. 23 Komisarek…
Mattias Janmark Could Be the Oilers’ Key to a Stanley Cup Run
Edmonton Oilers‘ forward Mattias Janmark isn’t the kind of player who grabs headlines or lights up highlight reels every night. You won’t see his name buzzing on Twitter with slick…
Canucks News & Rumours: Prospect Deals, Chytil’s Health & Kane’s Mission
The Vancouver Canucks are moving through training camp with plenty of storylines worth following. The organization is balancing the excitement of new signings, the health of key players, and the…
Maple Leafs’ Preseason Games Matter More Than Fans Think
The Toronto Maple Leafs kicked off their preseason with a 4–3 win over the Ottawa Senators, but the score really isn’t the story. If you only watch preseason hockey for…
Senators News & Rumours: Rising Prospects, Spence’s Boost & LeBreton Arena Update
After making the 2025 Playoffs, the Ottawa Senators are heading into the 2025–26 NHL season with some unfamiliar energy that comes from bigger expectations. You can’t blame the fans for…
How Marner’s Absence Could Revive Morgan Rielly’s Role With the Maple Leafs
The biggest question at the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025 training camp is simple: Who replaces Mitch Marner on the top line? In the first media scrum before players even hit…
Dustin Wolf’s Extension Signals a New Era in Calgary
The Calgary Flames placed their biggest bet yet this offseason, and it’s official. Dustin Wolf is their go-to guy in net—not just for now, but for the long haul. General…