Slow Start Oilers Still a Top Favorite to Win the 2026 Stanley Cup
The 2025–26 NHL season is barely underway, yet the top contenders for the Stanley Cup are already staking their claim. The Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche have started strong, while the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings have stumbled early.…
Chicago Blackhawks Rumored to Be Eyeing Forward Depth
The 2025-26 NHL season opens with the Chicago Blackhawks centered around one of the league’s most credible narratives: forward depth. With Connor Bedard leading the top line, Frank Nazar rising quickly into a full-time center role, and key moves like…
NHL Milestone Watch: Ovechkin’s Goal Record, Crosby’s Points Chase, and More Historic Marks
Hockey fans witnessed history last season when Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s long-standing NHL goalscoring record. His second-period power-play strike against the New York Islanders pushed him past Gretzky’s 894 goal mark, ending the most iconic chase in modern hockey…
Injury Update: Brady Tkachuk Undergoes Thumb Surgery, Expected to Miss 6–8 Weeks
The Ottawa Senators have confirmed that captain Brady Tkachuk will be sidelined for six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery on his right thumb. The procedure followed an injury suffered earlier during the team’s home game against the Nashville Predators.…
Cam Atkinson Closes Career in Columbus with One-Day Retirement Deal
Cam Atkinson is officially retiring as a Columbus Blue Jacket. The veteran forward signed a ceremonial one-day contract this week to end his career with the organization that drafted him and made him a cornerstone. Atkinson’s retirement celebration will take…
Three Penguins Who Could Be Traded Soon Should Pittsburgh Trigger Complete Teardown
It’s a sight many in the Steel City thought they’d never see: the Pittsburgh Penguins staring down the barrel of true organizational upheaval. After two straight springs spent on the outside looking in, playoff hopes dashed earlier than the snow…
Could Beckett Sennecke be an Impact Player for Anaheim this Season?
Beckett Sennecke wasted no time making an impact for the Anaheim Ducks. The rookie winger scored his first NHL goal in the Ducks’ season opener against the Seattle Kraken, giving Anaheim an early glimpse of the talent that led the…
Buffalo Sabres’ Playoff Drought Could Extend after Another Slow Season Start
The Buffalo Sabres have commenced the 2025-26 NHL season much as they ended previous campaigns: with questions about whether they can end their historic playoff drought. After starting the year with two consecutive losses and just a single goal scored,…
Capitals Season Preview: Aiming Higher than the Top of the Conference
The Washington Capitals enter the new NHL season with renewed ambition and a target on their backs. After finishing with the most points in the Eastern Conference in the 2024/25 season, expectations are sky-high in D.C. Their mix of veteran…
NHL Opening Night Matchups and Odds
The 2025-26 NHL season begins Tuesday night with three matchups that set an early tone for the year. The Florida Panthers open their campaign at home against the Chicago Blackhawks, raising their second consecutive Stanley Cup banner before the puck…
Toronto Maple Leafs Enter 2025–26 Season with Renewed Focus on Depth and Balance
The Toronto Maple Leafs approach the 2025–26 season with a reshaped roster and a different strategic emphasis than in years past. Toronto enters the new campaign with Stanley Cup odds of +1800, pegging them as the seventh or eighth favorite…
Can Florida Threepeat? NHL Betting Outlook for 2025-26 Season
The 2025 NHL season is quickly approaching, with early speculation already circulating about how teams will perform once play begins. Roster adjustments, off-season acquisitions, and ongoing injury concerns have become the focal points for analysts studying preseason projections. As clubs…