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May 24, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart (79) and defenseman Brayden McNabb (3) defend against Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) during the second period in game three of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
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NHL Player Props in Canada: Reading Ice Time, Role Changes and Matchup Context

NHL player props are not just side markets attached to a game. They are small, information-heavy questions about how a player is likely...

September 4, 2026
Mar 10, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Philip Danault (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
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Canadian NHL Betting Markets by Province: Smarter Ways to Read the Board

NHL betting in Canada isn’t a single market. A fan in Toronto, Vancouver, Montréal or Winnipeg may be looking at the same matchup,...

September 4, 2026
Nov 18, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Oliver Moore (11) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Calgary Flames during the third period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Who Are the Chicago Blackhawks Top Breakout Candidates?

The Chicago Blackhawks are tired of losing. Tied for the third-longest active postseason drought in the NHL at six seasons, the Blackhawks are...

September 3, 2026
Mar 9, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (91) celebrates after scoring a game winning goal against the Utah Mammoth in overtime at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Are the Blackhawks on Their Way Towards 2010-Level Depth?

When people think about the 2010 Chicago Blackhawks, the first names that come to mind are Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Marian Hossa and...

September 2, 2026
Oct 28, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators with center Frank Nazar (91) during the first period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Connor Bedard Should Captain the Chicago Blackhawks’ Leadership Group

Who’s captaining the Chicago Blackhawks has been a topic of discussion ever since the team traded Nick Foligno at last year’s trade deadline....

September 1, 2026
May 10, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes (75) makes a pad save during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres in game three of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
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The Montreal Canadiens Can Expect More Stability in Net

The Montreal Canadiens had a successful season culminating in an Eastern Conference Final appearance. Before next season, several questions remain about Montreal’s goaltending....

August 31, 2026
Apr 23, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; A Boston Bruins fan cheers against the Buffalo Sabres during the first period of game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
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The Boston Bruins Are Still One of the NHL’s Most Popular Teams

Last week, the NHL released its national TV schedule for the upcoming season. The Boston Bruins, along with the Pittsburgh Penguins, topped the...

August 31, 2026
Apr 22, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers fans, Ò The EkholmÕsÓ cheer on the oilers in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images
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What Alberta’s New Regulated Betting Market Means for Canadian Hockey Fans

July 13, 2026. This was the launch day for Alberta’s regulated betting market, but the opening night of the NHL season may tell...

August 26, 2026
Oct 1, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Sebastian Cossa (33) defends the net against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
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Can Sebastian Cossa Solve the Mammoth’s Goalie Depth Issues?

The NHL Playoffs have a nasty tendency to show a team’s weaknesses. Facing the Vegas Golden Knights, the Utah Mammoth realized they lacked...

August 24, 2026
Nov 7, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Expectations for Patrick Kane’s Return to Chicago Are Too High

It’s showtime again in Chicago. Patrick Kane is back where it all began, signing a 2-year contract to likely finish his career as...

August 21, 2026
Feb 28, 2025; Chestnut Hill, MA, USA; Boston College Eagles head coach Greg Brown (center) looks on during the third period against the University of New Hampshire Wildcats at Conte Forum. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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The Bruins’ NCAA Pipeline Runs Through Boston

The Boston Bruins keep restocking their prospect list in their own backyard. There are names on the Bruins’ prospect pipeline who will not...

August 12, 2026
Feb 25, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (7) and Utah Mammoth right wing Clayton Keller (9) battle for the puck during the first period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Ranking the NHL Western Conference’s Four Best Teams

The 2025-2026 Western Conference playoffs were full of fresh faces and exciting upsets. The best teams in the Western Conference have talented and...

August 12, 2026
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Does the Trocheck Trade Make Utah a Coveted NHL Market?

This NHL offseason started with a bang. Brady Tkachuk joined his brother in Florida, Pavel Dorofeyev shipped out to the Big Apple and Vincent...

August 11, 2026
Dec 31, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) in the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Robert Thomas Should Be Clear Captain Choice for Blues

There are currently 10 vacant captain positions across the NHL. One team, the St. Louis Blues, may not be in a rush to...

August 3, 2026