All good things, right? The Toronto Maple Leafs’ 8-0-2 streak may be over, and somewhat predictably with the second half of a back-to-back, but it’s worth looking at how it went so well and whether it’s a sustainable path to the playoffs. If the Maple Leafs were going to be a playoff team this season, […]
Now that we’re officially halfway through the Calgary Flames’ 2025-2026 season, it’s time to hand out some midseason Calgary Flames awards. As always in Calgary, this season has been quite a wild ride as the Flames went from calling themselves a playoff team to the bottom of the NHL standings in quite a hurry. There […]
Rangers still haven’t won with both Adam Fox and Igor Shesterkin injured. They also don’t skate, so it’s not like their return is imminent, which applies more to Shesterkin (IR) than Fox (LTIR). On the plus side, the Rangers showed life, albeit briefly, before blowing a 2-0 lead against Seattle in another loss. The common […]
Whether it was Tuesday’s fiery feud with Boone Jenner or the general interest surrounding defenseman Rasmus Andersson, trade talks are heating up. The Calgary Flames are reportedly aiming to get a deal done before the NHL’s Olympic break from February 6 to 25. A team that likes tough guys and good defenders is the Boston […]
When Don Waddell picked up the phone to call Rick Bowness, he didn’t know what answer he would get. Bowness had every reason to say no. He had left. His wife Judy’s health was – and remains – a priority. He could have spent the spring quietly, or even made his way to the Hockey […]
I know there are hockey traditionalists who still think it’s somehow wrong for Jessica Campbell to be on an NHL bench, but she made it to where she is today in terms of merit, skill and knowledge. She is one of many women to have participated in the NHLCA Female Coaches Program, and it led […]
Niko Tournas (F)2026 UNH commitmentMid-term ranking #81 Pavel Martinu (F)2027 or ’28 UNH commitmentMedium-term ranking #176 NHL Central Scouting interim rankings for 2026 NHL Draft NHL Central Scouting Service has released its version 2026 Interim Draft Outlook Rankings on January 12. Two UNH Commits, previously identified as “Players to watch” by Central Scouting, was also […]
As the trade deadline approaches, the Ottawa Senators are quietly emerging as one of the most intriguing buyers – and the Vancouver Canucks may be one of their most logical trade partners. According to Bruce Garrioch’s reportingleague officials have repeatedly indicated that Ottawa is aggressively searching the market for a defenseman with the right shot, […]
Elias Pettersson’s name has been a staple of the rumor mill for years, but this time it appears the Vancouver Canucks could actually be willing to move their former fifth overall pick (2017). The chatter surrounding Pettersson has picked up following Patrik Allvin’s admission that the Canucks are rebuilding, and TSN insider Darren Dreger then […]
The tension surrounding Rasmus Andersson trade chatter has ratcheted up a notch in recent days, and from the sounds of it, we might be on the verge of a deal. Reports from the likes of Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman have suggested that both Andersson and the Flames would like to find a solution before the Olympic […]