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New Canadiens Connection: Roster Appraisal

September 6, 2026

In recent weeks, we’ve spent time talking about the Montreal Canadiens as a group. How competitive can the Habs be this season?

Bloggers, Kevin Olenik, Main Story, Teams, Vancouver Canucks

Buium Could Be a Bargain For Canucks

September 5, 2026 / 1 Comment

The summer of 2026 has become the summer of “Sticker Shock” in the NHL. The Leo Carlsson $18 million AAV

Bloggers, Kevin Olenik, Main Story, Teams, Vancouver Canucks

Three Words The Sedins Hope To Bring To Vancouver

September 3, 2026

You might hear three “C” words a lot about the Vancouver Canucks this season: Connected, Committed, and Culture. The Sedin Twins rolled those out immediately.

Bill Meltzer, Main Story

NHL Expansion: Houston Mayor Backs Bid

September 1, 2026

Sports Illustrated writer Jennifer Streeter interviewed Houston, Texas, mayor John Whitmire exclusively for SI.com. They discussed Houston’s bid for an NHL expansion franchise

Bloggers, Jeremy Ridgewell, Main Story, Teams, Utah Mammoth

NHL Reveals Utah’s Top Five Prospects

August 31, 2026 / 1 Comment

The Utah Mammoth’s top five prospects, according to the NHL, are out. The league has been putting out every team’s top five prospects.

Bloggers, Buffalo Sabres, Dave Reichert, Main Story, Teams

Sabres Need To Succeed On Home Ice

August 30, 2026

The Buffalo Sabres are coming off a season which turned the fortunes of the franchise in the right direction.

Bill Meltzer, Kunit Nagra, Main Story, Winnipeg Jets

Jets: Hellebuyck Turns Up the Trade Heat

August 27, 2026 / 1 Comment

Superstar Winnipeg Jets goaltender maximized his own trade leverage and put pressure on the organization to resolve the situation sooner rather than later.