Stories By Old Prof
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Winnipeg Jets
/ 2 months agoHow Will the Hellebuyck Standoff Actually End?
Connor Hellebuyck’s standoff with the Jets is getting messy. Here’s how this could play out—and what might finally end it.
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Jets, Maple Leafs & Oilers’ Patient GM
Connor Hellebuyck’s suspension escalates Winnipeg’s standoff, Ryan Reaves retires, and the OIlers take a patient approach to Matt Savoie.
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Detroit Red Wings
/ 2 months agoDetroit’s Larkin Drama Just Got Even More Complicated
Larkin’s injury adds another wrinkle to Detroit’s messy offseason, complicating the trade question just as training camp begins.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months agoHow Does Max Domi’s Absence Impact the Maple Leafs?
Max Domi has not been cleared to start the Maple Leafs season. What impact could that have on the team's success?
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Detroit Red Wings
/ 2 months agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Maple Leafs, Capitals & Red Wings Hire GM
Auston Matthews sounds committed to Toronto, Alex Ovechkin faces scrutiny, and Shawn Horcoff takes over in Detroit—for now.
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NHL News
/ 2 months agoWhat Xhekaj’s One-Year Deal Says About Where He Really Stands
Arber Xhekaj’s one-year deal tells us plenty about how the Canadiens view him—and why this season could be an important one.
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Calgary Flames
/ 2 months agoConnor Zary Has a Big Chance Waiting for Him in Calgary
Connor Zary enters Flames camp healthy and with something to prove. Could this finally be the season he earns a bigger...
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months agoWhat Chayka’s Really Building and Why the Old Model Had to Die
Toronto may be leaving behind the star-dependent model and embracing defined roles, shared responsibility and a different way to build.
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Jets & Canadiens Key Extension
Three NHL stories with very different twists: an Oilers rumour debunked, Hellebuyck's market turns ugly, and St. Louis gets rewarded.
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Vancouver Canucks
/ 2 months agoPettersson Sounds Different Heading Into a New Canucks Season
Elias Pettersson sounds genuinely excited about hockey again, and that fresh attitude could matter for the Canucks this season.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months agoWhy Maple Leafs’ Depth Money Changes Their Trade Deadline
The Maple Leafs have less trade flexibility than before. Chayka has invested heavily in depth and that could reshape their deadline...
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Detroit Red Wings
/ 2 months agoIn Detroit’s Chaos, Alex DeBrincat Made One Thing Crystal Clear
Alex DeBrincat could have kept quiet amid Detroit’s chaos. Instead, he made it clear: he wants to stay with the Red...
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Toronto Maple Leafs
/ 2 months agoHow Invested Really Is Auston Matthews in the Maple Leafs?
John Chayka's comments suggest Auston Matthews isn't just buying into the Leafs' plan—he may be helping shape it.
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months ago“Truth is a Lot More Boring”: The McDavid Leaving Oilers for Maple Leafs Rumor
The Connor McDavid-to-Toronto rumour refuses to die. But is it really a rumour—or just a Leafs fantasy with little hockey logic...
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens & Oilers Sticker Shock
Montreal is making smart moves, while Edmonton’s massive Babcock commitment raises questions about just how badly the Oilers wanted him.
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months agoWith the Oilers’ Cup Window, a Babcock Mistake Costs Big Time
The Oilers made a risky bet on Mike Babcock. If it fails, Edmonton could waste a championship window it may never...
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Vancouver Canucks
/ 2 months agoIs the Canucks’ Rebuild as Bad as It Looks?
A Canucks roster review sees a team badly built for Manny Malhotra. But maybe Vancouver is building for something else.
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Calgary Flames
/ 2 months agoThe Flames Are Building for One Style and Playing Another
The Flames have speed on their minds, but their roster may be built for something else. Calgary’s rebuild has an identity...
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens, Canucks, & Oilers Retirement
The NHL Trade Talk Recap has a little of everything: a Kreider bargain, a Hughes warning for Minnesota, and Ingram’s classy...
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Winnipeg Jets
/ 2 months agoThe Jets’ Painful Lesson From the Hellebuyck Mess
Winnipeg's Hellebuyck dilemma is becoming a cautionary tale: the longer the Jets wait, the more their trade leverage disappears.
