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May 12th, 14:08NHL
Stanley Cup Playoffs notebook: Winning teams led by unlikely heroes
The Carolina Hurricanes, Montreal Canadiens, and Colorado Avalanche are getting clutch performances from unexpected places as they push toward the Conference Finals.
May 4th, 16:09NHLStanley Cup Playoffs notebook: Buffalo's rebuild didn't come through the draft
The Buffalo Sabres had a decade-plus rebuild, but they got there by leveraging those assets in the trade market.
Apr 18th, 03:21NHL2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview: The Western Conference
The best time of the year is here, so let's take a look at all four first-round playoff series in the Western Conference.
Apr 13th, 15:502026 NHL DraftFilm Room: Why Gavin McKenna should go first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft
It's been a tumultuous season for Gavin McKenna, but he's still the top prospect available for 2026.
Jan 2nd, 16:51NHLElite Prospects Olympic Stock Watch: Canada and USA roster reactions
Cam and Ryan react to the official Olympic rosters for the U.S. and Canada.
2025-12-15, 15:16NHLElite Prospects Olympic Stock Watch Part 5: Canada and USA roster predictions
Cam Robinson and Ryan Lambert try to figure out who the United States and Canada will take to the Olympics.
2025-11-18, 17:27NHLElite Prospects Olympic Stock Watch Part 4: What's changed so far this season?
In Part 4 of our Olympic Stock Watch series, Cam Robinson and Ryan Lambert discuss how the first six weeks of the NHL season has shifted expectations for the United States and Canada.
2025-09-23, 15:19NHLElite Prospects top 30 centres going into the 2025-26 NHL season
It says something about just how astounding Connor McDavid’s first ten seasons in the NHL have been that a 122-point pace regular season followed by a run to the Cup...
2025-09-15, 12:23NHLWhat We Learned: How can Wild navigate Kirill Kaprizov situation?
Kirill Kaprizov turned down the biggest contract in NHL history for unclear reasons. So what does that mean for his team?
2025-09-08, 14:39NHLWhat We Learned: The Edmonton Oilers vs The Distraction
Connor McDavid isn't just happily re-signing with the Edmonton Oilers right now. The big question is why.
2025-08-25, 12:53Edmonton OilersWhat We Learned: Edmonton Oilers shifting roster construction
The Oilers still have the two best forwards on earth. But this summer, they targeted a different type of depth forward.
2025-08-18, 13:53OGElite Prospects Olympic Stock Watch Part 2: Hockey Canada orientation camp
Hockey Canada recently announced the roster of NHL players it would invite to its late-August Olympic orientation camp.That’s where the reigning Four Nations gold medal winners will start mapping out...
2025-08-18, 13:19NHLWhat We Learned: Why is NHL scoring on the decline?
Scoring in the NHL could drop below 6 goals a game this season. That's not good for business.
2025-06-18, 13:55NHLWhere do the 2025 Edmonton Oilers go from here?
This summer, the Oilers have to answer one enormous question, a couple big ones, and a few small ones. But man, that enormous one is among the most important any team has ever faced.
2025-06-16, 13:58NHLNow would be a good time for Connor McDavid to show up
The best player in the world has been notably absent from the last few games of the Stanley Cup Final.
2025-06-09, 20:43NHLWhat We Learned: Conn Smythe race is wide open
There isn't a strong favorite for Conn Smythe right now, meaning it's anyone's ballgame.
2025-06-05, 13:42NHLLeon Draisaitl already making a bigger impact for Edmonton Oilers in Stanley Cup Final
Leon Draisaitl in seven games of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final: 0-3—3 Leon Draisaitl in one game of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final: 2-0—2 UH OH!
2025-06-04, 15:55NHL2025 Stanley Cup Final Preview: Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers
JFresh previews the 2025 Stanley Cup Final.
