Can the Bruins Tread Water Until the Cavalry Returns?
If you’ve been watching the Boston Bruins lately, you don’t need a sophisticated analytics model to tell you what’s wrong. The eye test tells the whole story: this is a…
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The Heavy Heart Behind Ozzy Wiesblatt’s First NHL Goal
In the chaotic, fast-paced world of the National Hockey League, the box score rarely tells the whole story. A 5-1 victory for the Nashville Predators over the Calgary Flames looks,…
Can the Senators’ Ullmark Tune the Engine Mid-Race?
If you’ve been watching the Ottawa Senators through the first quarter of this 2025-26 campaign, you’ve likely felt that familiar, sinking sensation in the pit of your stomach. It’s the…
Running on Fumes: Can the Depleted Panthers Survive the Race to the Playoffs?
The silence in the Florida Panthers’ locker room these days is deafening. For a team coming off back-to-back Stanley Cup championships, the current atmosphere—described by insiders as “somber” and devoid…
Mikko Rantanen Has Rewired the Dallas Stars
When the Dallas Stars acquired Mikko Rantanen, the headline was obvious: a perennial contender had just added a premier scoring winger. The transaction itself was a blockbuster, the kind that…
Anaheim Ducks’ Manchild: Beckett Sennecke Is a Real Calder Contender
If you’ve been tracking the Anaheim Ducks’ rebuild, you know patience isn’t just a virtue; it’s a requirement for season ticket holders. But every so often, a prospect arrives who…
The Honeymoon Period Is Over for the Red Wings This Season
If you walked into Little Caesars Arena in mid-October, you would have seen a team that looked ready to finally turn the corner. The Red Wings started 5-1-0, playing with…
How Flames’ Backup Goalie Devin Cooley has Flipped the Script
The 2025-26 NHL season was supposed to be the coronation of Dustin Wolf. For years, the Calgary Flames have operated with the understanding that the crease eventually belonged to Wolf.…
Islanders’ Decimated Roster Will Result in Cap Gymnastics
In the modern NHL, depth isn’t just a luxury; it is the primary insurance policy against the inevitable grind of an 82-game schedule. However, for the New York Islanders, the…
Marner’s Early Returns With the Golden Knights are Complicated
When the Vegas Golden Knights pulled the trigger on the summer’s biggest blockbuster, acquiring Mitch Marner via a sign-and-trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the intent was unambiguous. This was…