Have the Canucks’ Good Vibes Already Dried Up?
Remember all those “good vibes” stories from the Vancouver Canucks’ preseason? The talk of a refreshed team, better structure, and players finally buying in under new head coach Adam Foote?…
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McDavid’s Team-Friendly Deal Might Fit the Oilers’ Bigger Strategy
Here’s a radical suggestion: Did Connor McDavid leave money on the table so the Edmonton Oilers could afford a goaltender? Is this simply a coincidence between two recent events? Or…
Lane Hutson’s Extension Feels Like the Canadiens Turned a Corner
When Lane Hutson put pen to paper on Monday on an eight-year, $70.8 million deal, it wasn’t just a player signing—it was a declaration. The Montréal Canadiens are no longer…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Slow Motion, Carlo, Stolarz & Knies
The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped their second straight to the Detroit Red Wings, losing 3-2 in a game that summed up the team’s early frustrations. Toronto outshot Detroit 41-15, carried…
Oilers’ Goaltending Battle Between Skinner & Pickard Begins
Two games into the 2025–26 season, and we’re already asking the question Edmonton Oilers fans saw coming: who’s the real number one in net? In Game 1, Stuart Skinner had…
Maple Leafs at the Crossroads: Berube’s Blueprint Still in Pencil
Two games into the season, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are showing flashes of both promise and frustration. There’s no reason to panic — it’s early, and new systems take…
What McDavid’s Oilers-First Contract Says About Who He Is
When Connor McDavid signed his two-year, $25 million extension with the Edmonton Oilers earlier this week, the hockey world was more than surprised. Not because he was signing — superstars…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan, Jarnkrok & Growing Pains
Toronto Maple Leafs fans got a reminder on Saturday night that this season is still very much a work in progress. A 6-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings highlighted…
Evander Kane’s Second Act: Can the Canucks Unlock His Leadership Potential?
When the Vancouver Canucks acquired Evander Kane this summer, many raised an eyebrow. A hometown kid returning in the twilight of his career — for some, it felt like a…
The Evolution of Oilers’ Evan Bouchard From Power Play Maestro to Olympic Hopeful
The Edmonton Oilers‘ blueliner Evan Bouchard is one of those players who makes the game look deceptively simple. Give him the puck, and he’ll find a way to turn chaos…