Things were going very well for the Edmonton Oilers. They’re up three games to one on the Dallas Stars, and maybe their run will continue just fine. But their chances took a real hit...
Since Brendan Shanahan arrived in 2014, much has been made of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ so-called “Shanaplan”—a long-term strategy built around skill, speed, and internal development. At the time, the organization was in disarray....
Given that he was a healthy scratch for most of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2025 postseason, it’s pretty clear that Nick Robertson isn’t on new head coach Craig Berube’s “keep list.” With his upcoming...
The Florida Panthers have blown open their Eastern Conference Final series against the Carolina Hurricanes. Their 6-2 Game 3 performance wasn’t just a win — it was a statement. This series was supposed to...
The Edmonton Oilers bounced back in a big way, blanking the Dallas Stars 3-0 in Game 2 to even the Western Conference Final. Here are three key takeaways from a gritty, push-back Oilers win...
It’s beginning to feel inevitable that Mitch Marner’s time with the Toronto Maple Leafs is ending. Whether it’s the lingering fallout from his 2019 contract negotiations or his lack of offensive impact in critical...
As the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars prepare to meet again in the Western Conference Final—marking the second straight year these teams face off—Sportsnet’s Mark Spector and Gene Principe break down what this rematch...
For years, the Toronto Maple Leafs have tried to win with skill. They’ve invested heavily in high-end talent, and for stretches, it worked — at least in the regular season. But time and again,...
With Connor McDavid leading the way, the Edmonton Oilers are again in the conversation as serious Stanley Cup contenders. They are headed into the Western Conference finals. But can they actually get over the...
The Toronto Maple Leafs needed a near-perfect performance in Game 7 against the Florida Panthers — especially on home ice after a humbling 6–1 loss in Game 5. But they simply weren’t up to...
Game 7s are where reputations are made—or shattered. The Toronto Maple Leafs haven’t won enough of them to shed their ghosts, and fans know all too well how much pain can follow these moments....
Elliotte Friedman joined Sportsnet Central and didn’t hold back: “I think this is going to be incredible.” He and Dave Amber will be in the building Sunday night, and Friedman says there’s a different feeling around...