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Oilers Quick Hits: McDavid, Ingram & Hyman
Oilers Quick Hits: McDavid, Ingram & Hyman

McDavid stays hot, Ingram stands tall, and the Oilers drop a tight one in Denver—but there’s more here than just another loss.

By Jim Parsons, Sr.April 14, 2026
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Can Miroslav Holinka Make the Maple Leafs Next Season?
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Toronto Maple Leafs
Can Miroslav Holinka Make the Maple Leafs Next Season?Holinka’s numbers jump off the page—but can he turn promise into a real NHL shot with the Maple Leafs next season?By Wilson Stillman
Oilers Draisaitl Watch: Close, But Not Quite Ready
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Edmonton Oilers
Oilers Draisaitl Watch: Close, But Not Quite ReadyDraisaitl is back skating, but not a lock for Game 1 — leaving the Oilers hopeful, cautious, and watching closely as playoffs approach.By Jim Parsons, Sr.
Dobson’s Injury Is Bad Timing for the Canadiens
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Montréal Canadiens
Dobson’s Injury Is Bad Timing for the CanadiensDobson’s injury couldn’t come at a worse time, leaving the Canadiens scrambling to adjust just as the playoffs begin.By Wilson Stillman
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Canadiens Face Big Test After Dobson Injury Ahead of Playoffs
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Montréal Canadiens
Canadiens Face Big Test After Dobson Injury Ahead of PlayoffsLosing Noah Dobson is a big blow, but the Canadiens are turning to depth and youth to steady things as the playoffs approach.By Jim Parsons, Sr.
Why This Canadiens Trio Might Be Built for Playoff Hockey
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Montréal Canadiens
Why This Canadiens Trio Might Be Built for Playoff HockeyCaufield, Slafkovský, and Suzuki bring scoring, size, and smarts—could this Canadiens trio actually be built for playoff hockey?By Jim Parsons, Sr.
Jets Still in the Hunt — But It’s a Tightrope
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Winnipeg Jets
Jets Still in the Hunt — But It’s a TightropeWinnipeg keeps the push going with a big road win, but the wild-card race is still a razor-thin climb.By Jim Parsons, Sr.
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Oilers Quick Hits: McDavid, Ingram & Hyman
Game Reviews
Edmonton Oilers
Oilers Quick Hits: McDavid, Ingram & HymanMcDavid stays hot, Ingram stands tall, and the Oilers drop a tight one in Denver—but there’s more here than just another loss.By Jim Parsons, Sr.
Senators Quick Hits: Ottawa Punches Playoff Ticket
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Ottawa Senators
Senators Quick Hits: Ottawa Punches Playoff TicketOttawa locks up a playoff spot with a gritty shutout win—tight defence, strong goaltending, and a team peaking at just the right time.By Jim Parsons, Sr.
Maple Leafs Quick Hits: OEL, Haymes, Lorentz & Rielly
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Toronto Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs Quick Hits: OEL, Haymes, Lorentz & RiellyLeafs drop a 5–3 decision to the Islanders, but get a mix of debut sparks, depth scoring, and familiar questions in another uneven night.By Wilson Stillman
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Can Miroslav Holinka Make the Maple Leafs Next Season?
Player Reviews
Toronto Maple Leafs
Can Miroslav Holinka Make the Maple Leafs Next Season?Holinka’s numbers jump off the page—but can he turn promise into a real NHL shot with the Maple Leafs next season?By Wilson Stillman
Jonathan Toews Reminds Fans What Hockey Character Looks Like
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Winnipeg Jets
Jonathan Toews Reminds Fans What Hockey Character Looks LikeJonathan Toews isn’t chasing headlines anymore. He’s showing what it looks like to come back the hard way, fit into a role, and still help everyone around him.By Jim Parsons, Sr.
The Oilers Connor Ingram’s Comeback Is Worth Noticing
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Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers Connor Ingram’s Comeback Is Worth NoticingConnor Ingram’s quiet, steady play is making a real impact—proof that sometimes the most important goalie work doesn’t make headlines.By Jim Parsons, Sr.
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It’s Gotta Be Tough to Be Maple Leafs Joseph Woll
Player ReviewsIt’s Gotta Be Tough to Be Maple Leafs Joseph WollJoseph Woll’s numbers look rough, but the chaos in front of him tells a different story — and the Leafs aren’t making life any easier.By Wilson Stillman
Luke Haymes Played His Way Into the Maple Leafs Conversation
Player ReviewsLuke Haymes Played His Way Into the Maple Leafs Conversation Luke Haymes didn’t light up the scoreboard, but his NHL debut gave the Maple Leafs something to think about heading into next season.By Wilson Stillman
Juraj Slafkovsky: First Overall Pick to Habs Power Forward
Player ReviewsJuraj Slafkovsky: First Overall Pick to Habs Power ForwardJuraj Slafkovsky is starting to look like the power forward Montreal hoped for — stronger, smarter, and finally driving his own game.By Jim Parsons, Sr.