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2 Young Canucks Are Showing Signs of Progress

2 Young Canucks Are Showing Signs of Progress

The Canucks fell to Florida in overtime, but Elias Pettersson and Liam Öhgren gave Vancouver two encouraging signs of progress.

By Wilson StillmanOctober 17, 2026

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Danford Could Answer the Maple Leafs' Questions, But Can He Fix Things?

Toronto Maple Leafs

Danford Could Answer the Maple Leafs' Questions, But Can He Fix Things?The Maple Leafs need defensive help, but could prospect Ben Danford be worth a look? Toronto must decide when to give him a chance.By Wilson Stillman

Is Oilers’ Isaac Howard Running Out of Room in Edmonton?

Edmonton Oilers

Is Oilers’ Isaac Howard Running Out of Room in Edmonton?Oilers prospect Isaac Howard is stuck on the fourth line. Could Edmonton trade the talented 22-year-old before he gets a real chance?By The Old Prof

Flames Prospect Ethan Wyttenbach Could Be a Steal

Flames Prospect Ethan Wyttenbach Could Be a Steal Flames prospect Ethan Wyttenbach is off to a flying start at Quinnipiac. Could Calgary have found a fifth-round gem?By The Old Prof

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Is Oilers’ Isaac Howard Running Out of Room in Edmonton?

Edmonton Oilers

Is Oilers’ Isaac Howard Running Out of Room in Edmonton?Oilers prospect Isaac Howard is stuck on the fourth line. Could Edmonton trade the talented 22-year-old before he gets a real chance?By The Old Prof

The Ottawa Senators Are Winning, But Is There a Catch?

Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators Are Winning, But Is There a Catch?The Senators are off to a 6-2-0 start, but weak offensive numbers raise questions. Can Ottawa turn early wins into lasting success?By The Old Prof

Will the Canadiens Turn Sam Montembeault Into a Trade Asset?

Montréal Canadiens

Will the Canadiens Turn Sam Montembeault Into a Trade Asset?Sam Montembeault could become a trade asset for the Canadiens as Jakub Dobeš and Jacob Fowler push for bigger roles in Montreal.By The Old Prof

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2 Young Canucks Are Showing Signs of Progress

Vancouver Canucks

2 Young Canucks Are Showing Signs of Progress The Canucks fell to Florida in overtime, but Elias Pettersson and Liam Öhgren gave Vancouver two encouraging signs of progress.By Wilson Stillman

Danford Could Answer the Maple Leafs' Questions, But Can He Fix Things?

Toronto Maple Leafs

Danford Could Answer the Maple Leafs' Questions, But Can He Fix Things?The Maple Leafs need defensive help, but could prospect Ben Danford be worth a look? Toronto must decide when to give him a chance.By Wilson Stillman

Flames Prospect Ethan Wyttenbach Could Be a Steal

Flames Prospect Ethan Wyttenbach Could Be a Steal Flames prospect Ethan Wyttenbach is off to a flying start at Quinnipiac. Could Calgary have found a fifth-round gem?By The Old Prof

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Sergei Bobrovsky Might Be Right About the Maple Leafs

Analysis Sergei Bobrovsky Might Be Right About the Maple Leafs Sergei Bobrovsky believes the Maple Leafs can learn from early-season struggles. But will Toronto turn tough lessons into better hockey?By Wilson Stillman

Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini: Is There Really a Slowdown?

Player Reviews Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini: Is There Really a Slowdown?After a 115-point season, are expectations for Macklin Celebrini too high? The Sharks star is producing, but maybe we should give him room to grow.By The Old Prof

Winnipeg Jets Get a Big Night from Three Moose Prospects

Player Reviews Winnipeg Jets Get a Big Night from Three Moose Prospects Three Winnipeg Jets prospects made noise in Manitoba’s 7-4 win, with Nikita Chibrikov, Brayden Yager, and Lucas Wahlin combining for 10 points.By The Old Prof