Kevin Weekes believes the Toronto Maple Leafs can deliver a much better 2026-27 season. The former NHL goaltender sees a playoff team, though he stopped short of calling Toronto a Stanley Cup contender. Speaking on Off The Roster, Weekes called the Maple Leafs a “con-better” team. “I don’t know about contender, but they’re a con-better,” … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers announced four players will miss next month’s training camp, including NHL offseason goaltending addition Frederik Andersen. Mattias Janmark and Alec Regula continue recovering from medical procedures. Meanwhile, Matt Savoie and Andersen are rehabbing injuries suffered during offseason training sessions. The Oilers’ announcement soon drew strong reactions from Oilers fans, with Andersen’s injury … Read more
Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl believes new head coach Mike Babcock can bring the accountability the team lacked last NHL season. Draisaitl also believes Babcock will not hesitate to challenge Edmonton’s biggest stars. “I think he’s got a very clear plan, and I think he holds guys accountable,” Draisaitl said during the European Player Media … Read more
Mike Babcock must challenge Evan Bouchard without limiting his offensive impact.
Connor McDavid’s future with the Edmonton Oilers remains a major NHL storyline despite his current contract keeping him under team control. NHL Network analyst E.J. Hradek recently named three potential destinations if McDavid eventually decides to leave Edmonton. Speaking on the Bleed Oil Blue Podcast, Hradek identified the Philadelphia Flyers, Detroit Red Wings and New … Read more
