Marlies’ Calder Cup Victory Sets Stage for a Rebuilding Season
The Toronto Marlies captured the 2025‑26 Calder Cup, but the triumph comes with departures and new faces. Here’s how the team plans to stay competitive.
Aug 21, 2026
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AHL Roster Shifts: Marlies, Rocket, and Baptiste Ink New Deals
Recent contracts with the Toronto Marlies, Laval Rocket and a French move for Nicholas Baptiste reveal a busy off‑season for NHL farm teams.
Jul 12, 2026
Leafs’ Offseason Overhaul: Who Will Share the Ice with Matthews?
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed nine newcomers ahead of the upcoming season, sparking a deep dive into how they will fit around Auston Matthews and what it means for the team's defensive and goaltending plans.
Jul 7, 2026
Wild’s Cap Crunch and Roster Strategy Ahead of 2026 Free Agency
The Minnesota Wild enter the 2026 free‑agency period with limited financial flexibility, aiming to address a top‑line center need, backup goaltending and retain core talent while weighing high‑profile free agents and possible trades.
Jun 30, 2026
Minnesota Wild Extend Qualifying Offers to Five Players
The Wild have issued qualifying offers to forward Caedan Bankier and defensemen Daemon Hunt, Carson Lambos, Roman Schmidt and David Spacek, while leaving several other prospects unprotected.
Jun 30, 2026
Minnesota Wild Extend Qualifying Offers to Five Players Ahead of Roster Decisions
The Wild have issued qualifying offers to five emerging talents while confirming they will not extend offers to several other players, setting the stage for contract talks and roster planning.
Jun 30, 2026
Dylan Larkin’s Trade Request Triggers Ripple Effects Across the NHL
Dylan Larkin’s request to leave Detroit, the potential market for his services, and the wider financial implications for the league are examined, alongside goaltending concerns in Minnesota and a controversial comment from the Canadiens’ GM.
Jun 6, 2026
Sylvain Rodrigue Joins Minnesota Wild as Goaltending Coach
Sylvain Rodrigue, a seasoned goaltending coach with extensive North American and European experience, has been appointed by the Minnesota Wild to oversee the development of both their NHL and AHL goalies.
Jun 4, 2026
Day 10 of the 2026 IIHF World Hockey Championships Delivers Thrilling Results
A look at the decisive performances that shaped the tenth day of competition, highlighting offensive bursts and clutch moments.
May 25, 2026
Canada Dominates Slovakia 5-1 at IIHF World Championships
Canada secured a 5-1 victory over Slovakia in Fribourg, highlighted by key performances from Celebrini, Tavares and Vilardi.
May 24, 2026
Day 7 Thrills: Finland, Switzerland, Canada, and Slovakia Secure Key Wins in IIHF Worlds
Finland crushed Latvia, Switzerland downed Great Britain, Canada survived an overtime battle with Norway, and Slovakia edged Denmark in a tight contest, setting the stage for the tournament’s next phase.
May 22, 2026