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Sep 26, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Reinbacher (64) warms up before playing the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
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David Reinbacher Can Be the Answer to Canadiens’ Playoff Problem

The young core of Montreal has now made the playoffs in back-to-back years. It’s a Stanley Cup final rematch from 2021, when the...

Apr 12, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, UNITED STATES; Boston University Terriers forward Matt Copponi (15) reacts after Boston University lost to Western Michigan Broncos in the Frozen Four college ice hockey national championship at Enterprise Center.
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The NCAA’s Regional Playoff Format Is Failing College Hockey

The NCAA is limiting college hockey. The reality is that the sport is growing more now than ever due to the talent and...

Mar 24, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Dakota Joshua (81) fights with Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (91) during the third period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
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Maple Leafs Must Decide Whether to Retool or Rebuild This Offseason

For the first time since the 2015-16 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs will be missing the playoffs. With the team struggling on the...

Mar 12, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovský (20) and forward Nick Suzuki (14), left, celebrate a goal against the Seattle Kraken with teammates on the bench during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images
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It’s Time for Juraj Slafkovský to Become Canadiens’ Next Star

In the 2022 entry draft, Juraj Slafkovský became the Montreal Canadiens’ first No.1 overall draft pick since 1980. In his first three seasons,...

Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators incoming general manager Barry Trotz announces the twenty fourth pick in round one of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena.
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Barry Trotz’s GM Tenure Falls Flat in Nashville

In his third season as the Nashville Predators general manager, Barry Trotz has decided to step down. The Predators went out on a...

Jan 16, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi (32) skates during the warmups before the game against the Florida Panthers at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
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Brandon Bussi Has Taken the NHL by Storm

The Hurricanes came into the season with a solidified goaltending tandem of Pyotr Kochetkov and Frederik Andersen. With questions about Andersen’s inconsistent health,...

Jan 3, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) celebrates with center Martin Necas (88), defenseman Samuel Girard (49) and center Nathan MacKinnon (29) after scoring a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
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Avalanche’s Power Play Woes Will Cost Them a Stanley Cup

The Colorado Avalanche have been the best team in the NHL to start the season. With more than a ten-point gap between them...

Nov 18, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) looks to pass the puck against the Calgary Flames during the first period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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The Future of the NHL Is Brighter Than Ever

The NHL has a major opportunity to capitalize on its current star power. The game of hockey has never been faster or more...

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Joe Thuney Has Been MVP of the Bears This Season

It’s mid-December, and the Bears are sitting atop the NFC North in Ben Johnson’s first season. While both sides of the ball for...

Sep 28, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Chicago Bears running back d'Andre Swift (4) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (14) during the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.
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D’Andre Swift Is the Key to Bears’ Offensive Success

D’Andre Swift came off the bye week dominating for the Bears. Swift logged back-to-back 100+ yard games on the ground in both the...

Sep 8, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson reacts during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Bears Hope Consistency Will Propel Them to Huge Week 2 Win

The first drive of the season for the Bears showed their fans something they had been craving for so long — a well-oiled...

Jul 23, 2025; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterbacks Austin Reed (16), Case Keenum (11) and Caleb Williams (18) warm up during training camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Case Keenum Playing Underrated Role in Bears’ Development

Case Keenum is entering his 13th NFL season this year and first with the Bears as their third-string signal caller. Now he plays...