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Connor Hellebuyck’s Trade Request Is About Winning
Connor Hellebuyck’s Trade Request Is About Winning

Connor Hellebuyck’s trade rumours are about more than where he goes. They reveal the difficult choices elite players face as they chase a Cup.

By Jim Parsons, Sr.July 14, 2026
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The McKenna Question: What's Best for the Maple Leafs’ Young Star?
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Toronto Maple Leafs
The McKenna Question: What's Best for the Maple Leafs’ Young Star?The Maple Leafs’ biggest Gavin McKenna decision isn’t about linemates. It’s about creating the right environment for their young star to thrive.By Wilson Stillman
The Maple Leafs' New Strength Isn't Their Stars
Analysis
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs' New Strength Isn't Their StarsThe Maple Leafs' biggest strength may no longer be their stars. It could be the depth behind them.By Wilson Stillman
Can the Maple Leafs Build a Team That Doesn’t Need to Be Perfect?
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Toronto Maple Leafs
Can the Maple Leafs Build a Team That Doesn’t Need to Be Perfect?The Maple Leafs' biggest playoff question isn't talent. It's whether the entire roster can become more than the sum of its parts.By Wilson Stillman
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Connor Hellebuyck’s Trade Request Is About Winning
Analysis
Winnipeg Jets
Connor Hellebuyck’s Trade Request Is About WinningConnor Hellebuyck’s trade rumours are about more than where he goes. They reveal the difficult choices elite players face as they chase a Cup.By Jim Parsons, Sr.
The McKenna Question: What's Best for the Maple Leafs’ Young Star?
Analysis
Toronto Maple Leafs
The McKenna Question: What's Best for the Maple Leafs’ Young Star?The Maple Leafs’ biggest Gavin McKenna decision isn’t about linemates. It’s about creating the right environment for their young star to thrive.By Wilson Stillman
The Maple Leafs' New Strength Isn't Their Stars
Analysis
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs' New Strength Isn't Their StarsThe Maple Leafs' biggest strength may no longer be their stars. It could be the depth behind them.By Wilson Stillman
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What Six Goals Don't Tell You About the Jets' Viggo Bjorck
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Winnipeg Jets
What Six Goals Don't Tell You About the Jets' Viggo BjorckDon't judge Viggo Bjorck by six SHL goals. Context explains why the Jets drafted him eighth overall.By Jim Parsons, Sr.
Oilers’ Colton Dach Signing Reveals a Bigger Change in Edmonton
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Edmonton Oilers
Oilers’ Colton Dach Signing Reveals a Bigger Change in EdmontonColton Dach’s new deal says something bigger about how the Oilers are building around McDavid and Draisaitl.By Jim Parsons, Sr.
Canucks Finalize Their Coaching Staff with Some Surprises
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Vancouver Canucks
Canucks Finalize Their Coaching Staff with Some SurprisesThe Canucks chose a different path behind the bench. Can Manny Malhotra’s young coaching staff grow with the rebuild?By Wilson Stillman
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The Canucks Have Found the Perfect Role for Luke Schenn
Player Reviews
Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks Have Found the Perfect Role for Luke SchennLuke Schenn may not play every night for Vancouver, but his biggest impact could come from helping the next generation of defenders.By Wilson Stillman
Why John Gruden Fits the Maple Leafs’ Coaching Staff?
Player Reviews
Toronto Maple Leafs
Why John Gruden Fits the Maple Leafs’ Coaching Staff?John Gruden may not be the biggest Maple Leafs coaching hire, but his player development skills could make him one of the most important.By Wilson Stillman
Maple Leafs Jacob Quillan Can Dominate the AHL: Now's the Hard Part
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Toronto Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs Jacob Quillan Can Dominate the AHL: Now's the Hard PartJacob Quillan dominated with the Marlies and earned another opportunity with the Maple Leafs. Now he’s trying to prove he belongs in the NHL for good.By Wilson Stillman
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Vasily Podkolzin’s Story Shows What Kris Knoblauch Got Right
AnalysisVasily Podkolzin’s Story Shows What Kris Knoblauch Got RightKris Knoblauch helped rebuild Podkolzin's confidence. Now Mike Babcock faces the challenge of doing the same for others.By Jim Parsons, Sr.
The Wickenheiser Question: Why Maple Leafs Fans Are Looking for Answers
AnalysisThe Wickenheiser Question: Why Maple Leafs Fans Are Looking for AnswersHayley Wickenheiser’s exit raised questions. What does the reaction tell us about what Maple Leafs fans value?By Wilson Stillman
Flames Quick Hits: Calgary Could Be Ready for a Step Forward
AnalysisFlames Quick Hits: Calgary Could Be Ready for a Step ForwardJamie McLennan sees Dustin Wolf, Šimon Nemec and Zayne Parekh as key pieces in Calgary's next step toward contention.By Jim Parsons, Sr.