Will Canucks Fans Cheer or Jeer J.T. Miller’s Return?
When former Vancouver Canucks star J.T. Miller skates into Rogers Arena wearing a New York Rangers jersey on Tuesday, it will be one of those moments that tests a city’s…
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Cole Caufield Is Driving Canadiens’ Early Success
Last night, in one of the best hockey games of the season, Cole Caufield scored twice in under a minute, but the Montreal Canadiens couldn’t hold off the Edmonton Oilers…
Craig Berube’s Real Maple Leafs Test Begins in Buffalo Tonight
The Toronto Maple Leafs roll into Buffalo tonight, facing one of those quietly important early-season tests. It’s not just about standings or points — it’s about tone. The Buffalo Sabres…
Canucks News & Rumours: Boeser’s Return, Foote’s Start & Chytil’s Scare
It’s been a bumpy stretch for the Vancouver Canucks, but not without its bright spots. The Canucks have had a surprisingly solid road trip (3-1-0), but suffered a discouraging 5–1…
Sabres News & Rumors: Ellis Shines, Quinn Leads & Injury Report
Last night, the Buffalo Sabres cooled off one of the hottest teams in the NHL. The Detroit Red Wings rolled into town riding a five-game winning streak, but the Sabres…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Readers’ Faith Fading, Leadership Questions & Team Lacks Fire
Even the most loyal Toronto Maple Leafs fans are beginning to wonder if anything has truly shifted since last spring’s playoff collapse. In the post I wrote yesterday, one reader…
Senators News & Rumours: Chabot Steady, Cozens Hot & Ullmark Searching for His Groove
It was another tough night for the Ottawa Senators, who dropped a 3-2 overtime decision to the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. The loss stung not only because it was…
Maple Leafs Searching for Life in Another Slow Start to a Season
Some games define a team early in the season — not by the score, but by the message they send. Tuesday night’s contest against the New Jersey Devils was supposed…
Connor Brown’s Full-Circle Moment: Toronto Kid Faces Maple Leafs Tonight
When Connor Brown faces the Toronto Maple Leafs in a New Jersey Devils sweater tonight, it won’t just be another NHL reunion — it’ll be a reminder of what persistence…
Calgary Flames’ Culture Is Under the Microscope
On Hockey Night in Canada (Oct. 18), the camera caught what every coach dreads — a player skating like the outcome no longer mattered. Down 6-1 to the Vegas Golden…