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By the Numbers: How Mikael Granlund Helped Make #64 Familiar
By the Numbers: How Mikael Granlund Helped Make #64 Familiar

Once mostly referred to as simply a training camp placeholder, #64 found meaning through Mikael Granlund—over 900 NHL games, resilience, and a number redefined.

By Brent BradfordJanuary 15, 2026
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How Far Do NHL Skaters Really Skate Each Game? You Might Be Surprised
Between the Lines
Edmonton Oilers+1
How Far Do NHL Skaters Really Skate Each Game? You Might Be SurprisedEver wonder how far NHL players actually skate? One star logged nearly 400 miles in a year—and that’s not even the wildest part.By Jim Parsons Sr.
Three Bright Spots from the Jets’ Wild Win Over the Islanders
Game Reviews
Winnipeg Jets+1
Three Bright Spots from the Jets’ Wild Win Over the IslandersJets blew a 3–0 lead, didn’t blink, and still found a way to win. Messy, tense, revealing—and maybe important.By Jim Parsons Sr.
Canadian Teams Morning Review – Jan. 14: Flames, Habs, Canucks, Sens, Oilers, Jets & Leafs
Game Reviews
Edmonton Oilers+11
Canadian Teams Morning Review – Jan. 14: Flames, Habs, Canucks, Sens, Oilers, Jets & LeafsWere last night’s losses bad luck—or signs of deeper issues facing Canada’s NHL teams?By Wilson Stillman
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Do the Maple Leafs Really Need Another Defenceman?
Analysis
Toronto Maple Leafs
Do the Maple Leafs Really Need Another Defenceman?Could the Maple Leafs’ quiet waiver pick Troy Stecher end up being their most important defensive move before the trade deadline?By Wilson Stillman
Canada’s NHL Teams in the Athletic Power Rankings: Who’s Rising and Who’s Struggling
Analysis
Edmonton Oilers+6
Canada’s NHL Teams in the Athletic Power Rankings: Who’s Rising and Who’s StrugglingWhich Canadian NHL team is actually trending up—and which ones are sliding faster than the standings suggest?By Wilson Stillman
Talent Isn’t Enough: What It Really Takes to Play in Toronto
Analysis
Toronto Maple Leafs
Talent Isn’t Enough: What It Really Takes to Play in TorontoWhat really separates Maple Leafs who thrive in Toronto from those who don’t—talent, or something harder to name?By Jim Parsons Sr.
By the Numbers
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By the Numbers: How Mikael Granlund Helped Make #64 Familiar
By the Numbers
Anaheim Ducks
By the Numbers: How Mikael Granlund Helped Make #64 FamiliarOnce mostly referred to as simply a training camp placeholder, #64 found meaning through Mikael Granlund—over 900 NHL games, resilience, and a number redefined.By Brent Bradford
By the Numbers: Celebrating Hockey’s Iconic #63
By the Numbers
Boston Bruins+1
By the Numbers: Celebrating Hockey’s Iconic #63When #63 hits the ice, intensity, grit, and winning follows. From Stanley Cups to Team Canada championships, Brad Marchand turned a jersey number into a legend.By Brent Bradford
By the Numbers: How Brandon Montour Helped Give #62 Meaning in the NHL
By the Numbers
Seattle Kraken
By the Numbers: How Brandon Montour Helped Give #62 Meaning in the NHLFrom under the radar to Stanley Cup champion, Brandon Montour has helped turned #62 into a symbol of NHL impact—season by season and shift by shift. By Brent Bradford
Game Reviews
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Three Bright Spots from the Jets’ Wild Win Over the Islanders
Game Reviews
Winnipeg Jets+1
Three Bright Spots from the Jets’ Wild Win Over the IslandersJets blew a 3–0 lead, didn’t blink, and still found a way to win. Messy, tense, revealing—and maybe important.By Jim Parsons Sr.
Canadian Teams Morning Review – Jan. 14: Flames, Habs, Canucks, Sens, Oilers, Jets & Leafs
Game Reviews
Edmonton Oilers+11
Canadian Teams Morning Review – Jan. 14: Flames, Habs, Canucks, Sens, Oilers, Jets & LeafsWere last night’s losses bad luck—or signs of deeper issues facing Canada’s NHL teams?By Wilson Stillman
Canadian Teams Morning Review – Jan. 13: Habs, Canucks, Oilers & Leafs
Game Reviews
Edmonton Oilers+5
Canadian Teams Morning Review – Jan. 13: Habs, Canucks, Oilers & LeafsCanadian teams leaned on depth last night—Montreal, Edmonton, and Toronto all got key contributions beyond their stars.By Wilson Stillman
Player Reviews
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When Do We Admit Connor McDavid Is Playing a Different Sport?
Player Reviews
Edmonton Oilers
When Do We Admit Connor McDavid Is Playing a Different Sport?Is Connor McDavid just having another great season—or is he quietly building a legacy that’s impossible to measure in real time?By Jim Parsons Sr.
A Familiar Name for Canucks Fans to Watch in the 2026 Draft
Player Reviews
Vancouver Canucks
A Familiar Name for Canucks Fans to Watch in the 2026 DraftIs Caleb Malhotra, son of Abbotsford Canucks coach Manny Malhotra, a 2026 draft name Vancouver fans should be watching closely?By Jim Parsons Sr.
Canadiens vs. Canucks: A Clash of Great NHL Rookies
Player Reviews
Montréal Canadiens+1
Canadiens vs. Canucks: A Clash of Great NHL RookiesCan the Canadiens and Canucks’ top rookies steal the spotlight tonight? Demidov, Kapanen, and Buium could make this game unforgettable.By Jim Parsons Sr.
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Can the Oilers’ Jarry Stay Healthy Enough to Matter?
NewsCan the Oilers’ Jarry Stay Healthy Enough to Matter?The Oilers are getting healthier—but whether it matters may come down to Tristan Jarry’s durability.By Jim Parsons Sr.
Thatcher Demko's Injury Magnifies Canucks' Bigger Issues
GeneralThatcher Demko's Injury Magnifies Canucks' Bigger IssuesNo excerpt available.By Anonymous
Jets Find a Spark When It Matters Against Devils
Game ReviewsJets Find a Spark When It Matters Against DevilsWinnipeg rallies from behind to beat New Jersey 4-3—can Tanner Pearson and the Jets keep this momentum going?By Jim Parsons Sr.