Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews’ Winger, Line Combos & Deadwood
Toronto Maple Leafs fans who read The Hockey Writers are beginning to heat up their keyboards, and why wouldn’t they? With the offseason changes, new players to fit in, and…
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Flames News & Rumours: Zacha, Wolf, Andersson & More
In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, the Flames have reportedly expressed interest in Boston Bruins forward Pavel Zacha. Meanwhile, Dustin Wolf is locked up long-term after…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Doan’s Legacy, Matthews’ Confidence & Stolarz Talks
The Toronto Maple Leafs head into the 2025–26 season with plenty of storylines in play—some on the ice, others connected to the broader culture of the game. This week, those…
Oilers News & Rumours: Hart, Howard, Skinner, PTOs
As training camp before the 2025-26 season gets underway, the Edmonton Oilers continue to focus on their goal of winning their first Stanley Cup since 1990, and finally getting over…
Canucks 2025-26 Opponent Preview: Edmonton Oilers
Welcome to my annual opponent preview series where I will go division-by-division looking at how the Vancouver Canucks match up against the teams they will be facing during the regular season. Related: More…
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…
Flyers Experience Growing Pains & Progress of Rebuild in Rookie Series
It’s hard to read much into preseason hockey. It’s hard to make much of the Rookie Series between the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Rangers, which only featured a…
Canadiens News & Rumours: Centre Moves, Crosby, Rookie Camp & More
In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as he continues the hunt for a second…
Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson, Hughes, Prospects Showcase & More
In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumours, the first hockey of the 2025-26 season will be played in Everett and Seattle, WA, with the inaugural Prospects Showcase.…
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…