Stories By Old Prof
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Minnesota Wild
/ 2 months agoThe Canucks Quinn Hughes Mistake Is Now the Wild’s Problem
Vancouver knew Quinn Hughes was leaving and still planned around him. Now Minnesota faces the same temptation: hope over preparation.
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago3 Reasons the Oilers Could Turn Things Around Quickly
Edmonton stumbled last season. But with McDavid, Draisaitl, speed and a revamped roster, the Oilers could be dangerous again.
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Canucks, Maple Leafs & Oilers Core Is Safe
Vancouver pushes back on Pettersson trade talk, Toronto protects McKenna, and Edmonton faces doubts about Babcock’s tough-love plan.
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens, Oilers & Senators Have Room
Montreal’s Marchenko plans hit a snag, Edmonton likes Babcock’s approach, and Ottawa could have a shot at Chris Kreider.
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Calgary Flames
/ 2 months agoSimon Nemec Is Trying to Become More Like Zdeno Chara
Simon Nemec isn't looking back at New Jersey. In Calgary, he's building his next chapter—with a little help from Zdeno Chara.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months agoThe “Worst” Guy on Your Team Is Better Than Almost Anyone Else
The worst player in the NHL is still an incredible hockey player. That’s easy to forget from the couch. William Nylander...
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Wild, Jets & Maple Leafs Fantasy Trade
Quinn Hughes sends a chilling message, Hellebuyck’s trade market shrinks, and the annual McDavid-to-Toronto fantasy returns.
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Winnipeg Jets
/ 2 months agoThrough the Hellebuyck Noise, Mark Scheifele Has One Message
Mark Scheifele is coming off a 100-point season and still thinks he can get better. He also hasn't given up on...
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Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 months agoThe NHL’s New Problem: Depth Players Are Getting Expensive
NHL depth players are getting more expensive, and that could change how contenders build their rosters around elite stars.
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Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 months agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Senators, Canadiens & Maple Leafs Prospect
Ottawa deals with the Tkachuk fallout, Montreal’s Xhekaj dilemma grows, and a Leafs prospect is turning heads.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months agoThe Maple Leafs Got the Gift Bad Seasons Dream About. Now What?
The Maple Leafs got lucky with Gavin McKenna. Now comes the hard part: making sure that gift actually changes the franchise.
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Winnipeg Jets
/ 2 months agoCan Hellebuyck Actually Force His Way Out of Winnipeg?
Hellebuyck can ask for a trade, but he can't force Winnipeg's hand. The Jets still hold the cards. Now what happens?...
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Canucks & Canadiens Strategy
Three NHL stories worth watching: Edmonton’s mystery man, Vancouver’s DeBrusk plans, and Demidov’s team-friendly Montreal deal.
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months agoHas Oilers Mike Babcock Actually Learned From His Mistakes?
What if Mike Babcock actually learned from his past? Edmonton may be betting on a different version of the demanding coach.
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Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 months agoThe NHL’s New Gamble on Young Stars Changes Things
The NHL is betting on young players earlier than ever. But once the big contract is signed, does belief change how...
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Friedman, Senators & Oilers Bottom Six
Friedman staying put, Ottawa’s Brady Tkachuk tribute debate, and the Oilers’ overlooked depth gem Josh Samanski.
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Detroit Red Wings
/ 2 months agoThe NHL Has Two Rulebooks. Players Only Get One
Every NHL player gets the official rulebook. Kessel, Larkin and Hughes may have learned the more important one—the rules nobody states.
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Minnesota Wild
/ 2 months agoWhen a Big Trade Backfires, But Not for the Team You’d Expect?
What if the Quinn Hughes trade eventually looks like a disaster for Minnesota—and a franchise-changing win for Vancouver?
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Montreal Canadiens
/ 2 months agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens, Canucks & Maple Leafs Concern
Xhekaj could move to forward, Buium gets a massive extension, and the Maple Leafs desperately need Chris Tanev healthy.
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Colorado Avalanche
/ 2 months agoThe NHL’s New $20 Million Question
Cale Makar just got $20.4 million. But the real question isn't what he's worth. It's what that contract keeps Colorado from...
Edmonton Oilers
McDavid’s Scare Reveals Something the Oilers Will Remember
Pittsburgh Penguins
Penguins Could Be Sellers, but One Thing Might Be Complicated
Vancouver Canucks
Canucks Could Be Sitting on a Surprise Trade Chip Contenders Want
Chicago Blackhawks
7 Teams That Should Do Everything They Can to Land Kucherov
Edmonton Oilers
Trade Package Pitched in Oilers and Flyers Michkov Blockbuster
Detroit Red Wings
Would You Trade This Oilers Package for Simon Edvinsson?
Edmonton Oilers
O’Reilly Trade Proposal Gives Predators Youth, Oilers Depth
Edmonton Oilers
Would You Make This Blockbuster Oilers Trade for Kucherov?
