The “Big-Boy League” Reality Check: Blackhawks Crumble out West
The National Hockey League has a way of exposing weaknesses with ruthless efficiency. If you take a shift off, you get scored on. If you take a weekend off, you…
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Panthers’ Week Ahead: Schedule and Storylines – Verhaeghe, Injury Updates & More
The following storylines and schedule for the week of Dec. 8–14 detail the current state of the Florida Panthers. The “Three-Peat” Hangover & Standings Slide As the two-time defending Stanley…
Flames’ Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Wolf, Sharangovich, Parekh & Trade Rumours
Here are the biggest storylines for the Calgary Flames and their schedule for the week of Dec. 8-14. Finding Footing at the Saddledome After a grueling start to the 2025-26…
Rangers’ Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Fox, Panarin, Goaltending & Identity
The New York Rangers are entering the week of Dec. 8–14 at a critical juncture. Coming off a 3-2 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche (and a subsequent OT loss…
Bruins’ Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Swayman, Geekie & Injuries
The Boston Bruins are entering a pivotal week on the road, looking to build momentum after a solid 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday. Here are the…
How (More) Injuries Are Finally Catching Up to the Lightning
In the modern NHL, depth is often touted as the ultimate currency. We talk endlessly about “next man up” mentality and the structural integrity of a roster. But the Tampa…
The Golden Knights’ Crease Is Skating on Thin Ice
If you asked general manager Kelly McCrimmon a month ago what the plan was, it probably didn’t look like this. The Vegas Golden Knights have always thrived on a certain…
Predators May Be Having a Resurgence, but Questions Remain
If you walked into Bridgestone Arena two weeks ago, the atmosphere was roughly equivalent to a funeral procession. The Nashville Predators weren’t just losing; they looked disjointed, dispirited, and frankly,…
Sharks’ Rollercoaster Week Defined by Extremes
If you wanted a microcosm of the San Jose Sharks’ entire rebuild process, you didn’t need to look at the whole season. You just needed to watch the last seven…
Dylan Cozens’ High-Octane Offense Is High-Risk for the Senators
When the Ottawa Senators executed the blockbuster swap at the 2025 Trade Deadline, sending forward Josh Norris and defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker to the Buffalo Sabres, the organization wasn’t just looking…