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Makar's Mega Contract Has Become a Canadian Hockey Question

Makar's Mega Contract Has Become a Canadian Hockey Question

Cale Makar just changed the NHL salary conversation. What does his $20.4M deal mean for Matthews, McDavid and Canadian teams?

By Wilson StillmanAugust 28, 2026

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Did Kent Hughes Just Get Another Chance With Montembeault?

Montréal Canadiens

Did Kent Hughes Just Get Another Chance With Montembeault?Samuel Montembeault couldn't be moved this summer. Now an injury in Edmonton may have changed the Canadiens' trade opportunity.By Jim Parsons, Sr.

Could The Maple Leafs Use a Little More Youth on Defence?

Toronto Maple Leafs

Could The Maple Leafs Use a Little More Youth on Defence?Toronto's blue line is getting older. Could a PTO offer the Maple Leafs a cheap chance to discover some unexpected youth and mobility?By Wilson Stillman

The Calgary Flames Have More Than One Reason for Hope

The Calgary Flames Have More Than One Reason for Hope The Flames’ prospect pool has quietly gone from promising to deep. Calgary may finally have enough young talent to build something real.By Jim Parsons, Sr.

Hockey History

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Looking Back at the Bo Horvat Canucks’ Era

Vancouver Canucks

Looking Back at the Bo Horvat Canucks’ Era Bo Horvat never became the superstar Vancouver imagined. But maybe he became something the Canucks needed even more.By Wilson Stillman

Remembering When the Canadiens Went All-In for Pierre Turgeon

Montréal Canadiens

Remembering When the Canadiens Went All-In for Pierre Turgeon Montreal's Pierre Turgeon deadline deal worked brilliantly—until it didn't. A reminder that even successful trades can have a short shelf life.By Jim Parsons, Sr.

Remembering Mike Gartner’s Short but Speedy Maple Leafs Stop

Toronto Maple Leafs

Remembering Mike Gartner’s Short but Speedy Maple Leafs Stop Mike Gartner didn't spend long in Toronto, but he left his mark. His 1994 playoff run remains one that Maple Leafs fans should remember.By Wilson Stillman

News

Chris Driedger Gives the Canucks’ Goalie Room an Interesting Problem

Vancouver Canucks

Chris Driedger Gives the Canucks’ Goalie Room an Interesting Problem Chris Driedger's PTO may be about more than insurance. It gives the Canucks' goalie room competition—and Nikita Tolopilo something to prove.By Wilson Stillman

The Maple Leafs Keep Building Their Next Layer of Depth

Toronto Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs Keep Building Their Next Layer of Depth The Maple Leafs' latest Marlies signings won't make headlines, but they could strengthen Toronto's depth and player-development pipeline.By Wilson Stillman

Alex Nylander Was Out of NHL Chances. Then the Flames Called

Alex Nylander Was Out of NHL Chances. Then the Flames Called Alex Nylander hasn't played much NHL hockey lately. But after a strong AHL season, Calgary is giving him one more chance.By Anonymous

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Nick Paul Could Be Exactly What the Maple Leafs Need in April

Toronto Maple Leafs

Nick Paul Could Be Exactly What the Maple Leafs Need in April Nick Paul isn't coming to Toronto to win the scoring race. He's coming to become the kind of player the Maple Leafs need in April.By Wilson Stillman

Frederik Gauthier Never Became a Maple Leafs Star. But He Found a Place.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Frederik Gauthier Never Became a Maple Leafs Star. But He Found a Place.Frederik Gauthier never became the player the Leafs hoped for. But he's still playing, travelling and enjoying a hockey life of his own.By Jim Parsons, Sr.

3 Reasons Evan Bouchard Could Hit 100 Points This Season

Edmonton Oilers

3 Reasons Evan Bouchard Could Hit 100 Points This Season Evan Bouchard needs just five more points to reach 100. With 84 games ahead, is an Oilers milestone suddenly within reach?By Jim Parsons, Sr.

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Can Mike Babcock Resist Tinkering With a Successful Oilers' Line?

Analysis Can Mike Babcock Resist Tinkering With a Successful Oilers' Line?Kasperi Kapanen may not need to become a star in Edmonton. He may simply need Mike Babcock to stop tinkering and let him play.By Jim Parsons, Sr.

Connor Hellebuyck, Chris Pronger and the Truth About Player Power

Analysis Connor Hellebuyck, Chris Pronger and the Truth About Player Power Hellebuyck and Pronger reveal an uncomfortable truth about player power: fans accept it when teams choose, but struggle when players do.By Jim Parsons, Sr.

Frederik Andersen’s Injury Could Change the Oilers’ Goalie Question

Analysis Frederik Andersen’s Injury Could Change the Oilers’ Goalie Question Frederik Andersen's injury could give the Oilers an unexpected chance to find out what they really have in Tristan Jarry and Devon Levi.By Jim Parsons, Sr.