A long night, an early call-up and a Team Canada dream realized for Nick Suzuki

Montreal Canadiens forward and captain Nick Suzuki got the phone call every Canadian hockey player dreams of – and despite a late night, he was already up and waiting for it. The Canadiens defeated the Florida Panthers in overtime on Tuesday, but Suzuki’s thoughts were on Team Canada, hoping he would make the roster. The […]

New faces added as Team Canada officially announces its Olympic roster

Team Canada announced its 25-man roster Wednesday afternoon and provided some answers to questions that have surrounded the team for months. The team included several expected attackers and defenders. The big questions lay in the goal. Would the questionable play of the expected starters be overlooked? Related: Several Team Canada and USA selections seemingly out […]

Winger trade idea between the Oilers and Maple Leafs gets strong reaction

While the Edmonton Oilers continue to look for ways to move Andrew Mangiapane, the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to look for better lineup balance. A potential trading concept has surfaced and sends Mangiapane to Toronto for Matias Maccelli. Jim Parsons of The Hockey Writers noted that there is nothing to indicate this is a deal […]

NHL statement on Marchand Hit Sparks Online Firestorm

Comments after Brad Marchand’s goal on Mike Matheson on Tuesday night included: “Marchand should be suspended for this shot to Matheson’s head. The head was the main point of contact and the contact was avoidable (rule 48). But he will simply be fined.” Another read: “Marchand should be banned for that. Pure headshot.” Someone else […]

Was a mental reset what Sam Montembeault needed to avoid trading?

With questions surfacing about his future with the team, Sam Montembeault did the smart thing by embracing the idea of ​​a mental reset — and his performance on Tuesday night may have extended his stay as a member of the Montreal Canadiens. Montembeault made his first NHL start since December 2 and delivered his strongest […]

Several selections from Team Canada and the U.S. were seemingly out early

According to ESPN’s Emily Kaplansome news regarding the 2026 Olympic rosters for both Team Canada and Team USA will surface Tuesday evening, while the respective squads will call players Wednesday morning and then unveil their selections in the early afternoon. Kaplan writes: “With the Olympic rosters set tomorrow, USA Hockey & Team Canada will be […]