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Dec 1, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish (23) controls the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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St. Louis Blues’ Wild Draft Week Shows They’re Not Willing to Bottom Out

Working his final full week as the St. Louis Blues GM, arguably nobody in the NHL has been busier than Doug Armstrong. Before...

Harry LoomisJune 30, 2026

Dec 16, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Utah Mammoth right wing JJ Peterka (77) battles with Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (91) for the puck during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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Was JJ Peterka Worth the Bruins’ First-Round Pick?

The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft took place in Buffalo at the KeyBank Center. This year, the Boston Bruins were supposed...

Kamilla KalmetevaJune 29, 2026

May 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (89) points to his goaltender after being congratulated at the bench after scoring against the Boston Bruins during the first period of game six of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

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After 3 Blockbuster NHL Trades, Who Are Biggest Winners/Losers?

The weeks leading up to free agency have been much more eventful than anyone expected. There have been several shocking, landscape-altering trades this...

Madeleine AlvarezJune 27, 2026

Dec 11, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) handles the puck against the Vancouver Canucks in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

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Bowen Byram Has a Chance to Reform the Blackhawks’ Blueline

The Chicago Blackhawks made their first big trade of the 2026-27 season. Bowen Byram is now their top defenseman. https://twitter.com/NHLBlackhawks/status/2069595786367606965?s=20 At first, the...

Sean DeCourseyJune 26, 2026

Apr 16, 2026; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; San Jose Sharks forward Philipp Kurashev (96) is congratulated by his team mates on his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images

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The San Jose Sharks Should Trade the No. 2 Pick in NHL Draft

Entering with the ninth-best odds to land the top pick, the San Jose Sharks shocked the hockey world last month when they landed...

Zachary NewmanJune 24, 2026

Apr 11, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Greene (20) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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How Can the Chicago Blackhawks Improve This Offseason?

This offseason, the Chicago Blackhawks need to make moves to ensure a winning season for the young rebuilding team. The big question surrounding...

Beck LedererJune 24, 2026

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; The draft board is seen following the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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NHL First-Round Mock Draft: Will Ivar Stenberg Fall Past No. 2?

The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is on the doorstep. For rebuilding teams, this event is an opportunity to draft cornerstone players for years...

Sean DeCourseyJune 23, 2026

Jun 28, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Konsta Helenius is selected by the Buffalo Sabres with the 14th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

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What Should the Buffalo Sabres Do with Their First-Round Pick?

The Buffalo Sabres are coming off their best season in 14 years, and fans expect them to be very active in the offseason....

Matthew KwitowskiJune 23, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) congratulates goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Connor Hamilton-Imagn Images

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Will Any of Chris Johnston’s St. Louis Blues Trade Targets Get Moved?

The ball has started to roll on the 2026 NHL offseason, and several St. Louis Blues players find themselves in constant rumors. Every...

Harry LoomisJune 22, 2026

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NHL Finals Film Room: How Did Jordan Staal and the Canes Steal the Vegas Chip?

The Carolina Hurricanes took home their first Stanley Cup since 2006, taking down the Las Vegas Golden Knights in six games. Jordan Staal...

Mac PhamJune 17, 2026

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The Golden Knights’ Run Shows How Close the Mammoth are to Contention

Over the past few weeks, all eyes in the NHL have been fixed on the Stanley Cup Finals. Two titans in the Vegas...

Easton StaufferJune 17, 2026

May 27, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis during the third period in game four of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

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Who Is the Best Offseason Target for the Montreal Canadiens?

Montreal’s biggest need this offseason is clear. It’s time to commit to finding the team a second-line center. After Oliver Kapanen’s surprise rookie season and...