The Vancouver Canucks had an interesting 2021-22 season. The organization had a rough start, which saw general manager (GM) Jim Benning and head coach Travis Green fired in December. As…
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NHL Rumors: Canucks, Red Wings, Canadiens, Hurricanes, Islanders
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, how close are the Vancouver Canucks to getting a deal done with Bo Horvat? Meanwhile, could the Detroit Red Wings be facing a similar situation…
Islanders Can Sign Kadri & Trade for Top Winger
The New York Islanders’ offseason is at a standstill, at least from where we sit. There are a number of unsubstantiated rumors and speculation we needn’t discuss here to go…
3 Takeaways From Team USA’s 5-1 Win Over Team Germany
After 19 long months, Team USA took to the ice to defend the gold medal they won in Edmonton at the World Junior Championship (WJC) in January of 2021. Last…
Oilers Need Both Kessel & Subban to Be Serious Cup Contenders
The Edmonton Oilers are on the verge of something special. Led by their dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the Oilers are ready to take the next step…
4 Golden Knights Prospects to Watch at Rescheduled 2022 WJC
Yesterday, Nicolas Roy secured his place with the Vegas Golden Knights for the next half-decade, signing a five-year, $15 million contract through the 2026-27 season. Today, the restart of the…
Lightning & Penguins on Different Paths Since Consecutive Cups
On June 11, 2017, the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Nashville Predators 4-2 to win back-to-back Stanley Cups. The roster was filled with future Hall of Famers, such as Sidney Crosby,…
4 Ways NHL Teams Are Adjusting to High-Speed Offense
Goals were up last season, and offensive production stood out more than in recent seasons. In the 2021-22 season, 18 of the 32 teams averaged over 3.00 goals per game,…
Canadiens’ 2022-23 Season Hinges on Habs’ Offense
For the Montreal Canadiens to make the playoffs, their improved offense must make up for shortcomings on defense and in net. It’s unlikely.
3 Takeaways From Finland’s 6-1 Win vs. Latvia
Finland kicked off their August schedule at the 2022 World Junior Championship (WJC) with a 6-1 victory over Latvia on Tuesday. The score wasn’t indicative of the play on the…