3 Keys to Canadiens’ Power Play Taking the Next Step
The 2024-25 season saw a dramatic leap forward by the rebuilding Montreal Canadiens. They started off slowly, but finished the regular season strong, earning the final wild-card berth in the…
Category Archives: Season Previews
Canucks 2025-26 Player Previews: Kiefer Sherwood
With the 2025 NHL Draft and the initial free agency frenzy in the books, we now turn to previewing the 2025-26 season for the Vancouver Canucks. Instead of doing report…
Are the 2025-26 Ottawa Senators a Better Team?
Last season was a success for the Ottawa Senators by the only measure that mattered – making the playoffs. Sure, they lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first…
Every Team’s Top Breakout Candidate for 2025-26: Pacific Division
This is the final edition of my top breakout candidates for each team in 2025–26, with the Atlantic Division covered here, the Central Division covered here, and the Metropolitan Division…
5 Games to Circle on the Florida Panthers 2025-26 Schedule
On July 16, the NHL announced the 2025-26 schedule. It features two games in Stockholm, two outdoor games, and several exciting matchups in between. For the Florida Panthers, a few…
Sharks Need To Figure Out Roles and Rotations For Their Forwards
Earlier this month, I looked at the San Jose Sharks’ weak defensive group and the issues that could arise on their blue line this season. While the front office and…
5 Reasons the Edmonton Oilers Will Be Better in 2025-26
The Edmonton Oilers have had two very good seasons in a row, a rather obvious statement given that they’ve played in back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals. That said, it hasn’t exactly…
Blackhawks 2025-26 Roster Projections 2.0: Post-Draft & Free Agency
The 2025 NHL Entry Draft and free agency frenzy have come and gone. For the Chicago Blackhawks, the draft involved eight selections in all, including three in the first round.…
Every Team’s Top Breakout Candidate for 2025-26: Metropolitan Division
This is the third edition of my top breakout candidates for each team in 2025–26, with the Atlantic Division covered here and the Central Division covered here. Next up is…
5 Islanders Prospects Who Can Make the 2025-26 NHL Roster
Thanks to a few trades and a strong draft, the New York Islanders rebuilt their farm system from one of the worst in the NHL to one of the best…