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Calgary Flames
/ 40 minutes agoWhat Hockey Trade Rumours Teach About How Fans Think
A three-year-old John Klingberg trade rumour never came true, but looking back revealed something more valuable about hockey and thinking.
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Calgary Flames
/ 17 hours agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Avalanche, Flames & Jets Dismantling?
Makar makes NHL history, Calgary's prospect pool keeps turning heads, and could Mark Scheifele be Montreal's next big target?
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NHL News
/ 20 hours agoHellebuyck to Toronto Could Create More Problems Than It Solves
The Maple Leafs could pursue Connor Hellebuyck—but after signing Sergei Bobrovsky, would the move solve anything or create chaos?
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Calgary Flames
/ 1 day agoThe Flames’ Prospect Pool Is Starting to Look Really Good
Zayne Parekh gets the attention, but Calgary's prospect pool is becoming much deeper. The Flames may have more than one future...
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 days agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Jets & Oilers Fans Still Upset
Matthews' leadership, Hellebuyck's trade request and Pronger's Edmonton exit headline today's NHL Trade Talk Recap.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 days agoCan the Maple Leafs Win With Auston Matthews Leading?
A reader challenged the idea that Auston Matthews should be protected defensively. Is it a leadership problem, a roster problem, or...
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Vancouver Canucks
/ 2 days agoIs Elias Pettersson’s Contract a Problem Now — Or Just Early?
Elias Pettersson's contract may look bad today, but a rising salary cap could change how Vancouver views the deal—and his trade...
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 3 days agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Senators, Oilers & Hockey Night in Canada
Brady Tkachuk’s geography gaffe, a possible Oilers trade regret, and Ron MacLean’s return headline today’s NHL Trade Talk Recap.
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Detroit Red Wings
/ 3 days agoThe Red Wings Must Trade Larkin. Someone Do Something
The Red Wings are stuck on Dylan Larkin, but with Detroit's front office in limbo, who actually has the power to...
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 3 days agoAndrae’s the Best Part of the Maple Leafs’ Woll Trade
Toronto may have acquired Emil Andrae as the quiet piece of a bigger trade. But he could become one of the...
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 4 days agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens, Wild & Oilers Trade Idea
The Canadiens want St. Louis, Hughes talks drag on, and a bold Oilers trade idea could send Matvei Michkov to Edmonton.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 days agoToronto’s Blue Line Comes With One Huge Question
Toronto spent $31 million on its blue line. Is it building stability—or betting big on a defence that's getting old?
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 4 days agoDid the Maple Leafs Fix the Right Problems?
Toronto changed almost everything this summer. But did the Maple Leafs actually fix what broke them, or just rearrange the pieces?
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Calgary Flames
/ 5 days agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Flames, Maple Leafs & Oilers Buffer
The Maple Leafs need more offence beyond Matthews, Nemec gets a fresh start in Calgary, and Edmonton's Babcock gamble has a...
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Montreal Canadiens
/ 5 days agoDoes Going All-In at the Trade Deadline Actually Work?
The NHL trade deadline feels like a chance to win now. But research suggests those big swings rarely change a team's...
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 5 days agoDo the Maple Leafs Need Something McKenna Can’t Give Them?
Auston Matthews can't score every goal. If Toronto's offence needs more natural goal scorers, where will they come from?
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 6 days agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Oilers & Senators Odd Fit?
The Maple Leafs may already have their deadline answer, Edmonton eyes a familiar Hyman-style fit, and Ottawa considers a Laine gamble.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 6 days agoDid the Maple Leafs Make Their Biggest Trade Deadline Move?
Ben Danford could change the Maple Leafs’ trade deadline plans. If he’s ready, Toronto may finally have the defenseman it needs.
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Pittsburgh Penguins
/ 6 days agoCrosby-to-Canadiens Rumour Sounds Great. Doesn’t Make It Real
The Crosby-to-Canadiens rumor keeps coming back, but here's the real lesson: a great NHL story isn't necessarily a real trade signal.
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NHL News
/ 6 days agoHow the Maple Leafs Ended the “Core Four” Problem
The Maple Leafs finally look different: less stars-plus-filler, more real depth. But did John Chayka spend wisely enough?
Calgary Flames
What Hockey Trade Rumours Teach About How Fans Think
Calgary Flames
NHL Trade Talk Recap: Avalanche, Flames & Jets Dismantling?
Colorado Avalanche
Avalanche and Cale Makar Sign the Biggest Deal In NHL History
Vancouver Canucks
J.T. Miller Finally Hints At What Really Happened With Pettersson
Calgary Flames
The Flames’ Prospect Pool Is Starting to Look Really Good
Toronto Maple Leafs
Will Maple Leafs Realize They Made a Huge Goaltending Mistake?
Edmonton Oilers
Oilers Trade Proposal Lands Mark Scheifele: Would You Do It?
Edmonton Oilers
Oilers Trade Package for Matvei Michkov — Would You Accept?
Edmonton Oilers
Oilers Trade Package for Connor Hellebuyck — Would You Accept?
Detroit Red Wings
Oilers Trade Proposal Lands Alex DeBrincat: Would You Do It?
