Pacioretty Could Be the Missing Piece for the Maple Leafs
If you read my previous Maple Leafs News & Rumours article, you probably already know the basics. Last season, Max Pacioretty earned a spot with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and…
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6 Cool Things Every Canucks Fan Should Know About Founder Fred J. Hume
When you think of Vancouver Canucks legends, names like Pavel Bure, Richard Brodeur, Stan Smyl, or Trevor Linden probably come to mind first. But there’s a guy behind the scenes…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Maccelli vs. Knies, Fabbri’s Fit, and Quillan’s Opportunity
Training camp is almost here, and the Toronto Maple Leafs enter it with no shortage of storylines. For the first time in years, the lineup around Auston Matthews feels less…
Can the Jets & Senators Navigate the NHL’s Rising Salary Cap?
The NHL’s salary cap is going up—and that means the league’s financial landscape is shifting fast. For big-market teams, it’s a green light to spend, reload, and take bigger swings…
7 Cool Things About Oilers Coach Kris Knoblauch
When the Edmonton Oilers named Kris Knoblauch head coach in November 2023, many weren’t sure what to make of it. He wasn’t a big-name hire. There was no Stanley Cup…
Is Nicholas Robertson Running Out of Maple Leafs Chances?
Nicholas Robertson has been one of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ most talked-about prospects for a while —and for good reason. Drafted 53rd overall in 2019, he quickly made a name…
What Jack Hughes’ Comments Mean for Quinn and the Canucks
Given the hubbub, it would seem that when Jack Hughes speaks, people listen—especially in Vancouver. The star forward for the New Jersey Devils stirred up a hornet’s nest this week…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Robertson’s Fight, Pacioretty’s Fit & Cowan’s Challenge
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ training camp always brings storylines, but this fall feels more scattered. A deeper roster, a new coach with a clear message, and a few veterans still…
Calgary Flames’ 5 Best-Case Scenarios for 2025–26
The Calgary Flames were one of the biggest surprises of the 2024-25 NHL season. The fact is, they picked up 96 points, which is usually more than enough to lock…
Is Connor McDavid Using “Family First” to Signal Change or Shield Himself?
For several years, my writing partner Stan Smith and I have gone back and forth on the language players use when they talk about their futures. Stan has a sharp…