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A huge potential move could completely transform the Toronto Maple Leafs as we know them
7+ hour, 54+ min ago (370+ words) A popular fan take from Leafs Updates says he can. The argument: a 2 C move would be nice, but it's not a must-fix, because Tavares produces just fine in the role. The account also liked the look of a Tavares,…...
The Oilers have officially chosen their next head coach, per Stauffer
10+ hour, 41+ min ago (291+ words) Stauffer posted this afternoon that it is 100 percent Babcock, calling it a unanimous selection across every level of the organization. That is a remarkably clean signal for a hire that has not yet been made official. Babcock, 62, last coached in…...
It all comes down to one player: the real reason the Oilers are hiring Babcock
6+ hour, 35+ min ago (349+ words) Simmons connected the dots Monday. Hyman thinks the world of Babcock, in his words owes him his career, and the loyalty runs deep on and off the ice. He went further. Hyman's brother just hired Babcock's son to coach their…...
The Canadiens may be rethinking their plans for Ivan Demidov
11+ hour, 57+ min ago (332+ words) The report, circulated Monday afternoon clarifies that the Canadiens don't necessarily need to acquire a pivot on the trade market this summer. If GM Kent Hughes lands a high-impact winger instead, the organization may turn to Demidov at center as…...
One centerman's name keeps coming up for Kent Hughes in blockbuster trade
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (479+ words) Reports out of New Jersey suggest the Devils and their captain are working toward an extension, but nothing is done. With the NHL Draft set for June 26th, the clock is ticking on every unsigned star in the league. Unresolved situations…...
Kucherov's latest actions are sparking attention all across the hockey world
8+ hour, 36+ min ago (342+ words) Michael Traikos shared a telling detail Sunday after speaking with Kucherov's agent for a magazine story. One day after losing Game 7 to the Canadiens, the Lightning star was already booking summer ice. He was back on skates less than two…...
Edmonton Oilers reportedly acquire number one goaltender
5+ hour, 53+ min ago (335+ words) According to Top Tier Hockey, Edmonton has acquired goaltender Sebastian Cossa, with the deal finalized and an announcement expected within the next 24 hours. Fair warning first. This comes from a smaller account, and nothing is official until the team confirms…...
The Edmonton Oilers have a new coach in sight, and Connor Mc David's reaction says it all
8+ hour, 59+ min ago (337+ words) A post from the account Visually Better framed it as an accountability test. If Mc David signs off on hiring Mike Babcock and it goes terribly wrong, he should wear that outcome, not bail on the team. The poster's deeper…...
The Panthers just made a big signing in net and it's official
7+ hour, 18+ min ago (313+ words) Alex Baumgartner reported the extension, and on its own it's a depth transaction. A two-way deal means Black can move between the NHL and the minors as the season demands. But every depth signing tells you something about the bigger…...
Even NHL executives are stunned by the latest twist in the Dylan Larkin trade
9+ hour, 43+ min ago (353+ words) That backlash is the exact thing Jonny Lazarus poked at this weekend, and his framing nails the double standard. His thought experiment went like this. Imagine a star walking into his team's front office demanding a trade to chase a…...