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Alexander Cole

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Dec 10, 2019; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) defends against Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (40) during the third period at Rogers Arena

Mar 12 | By Alexander Cole

Maple Leafs acquire Elias Pettersson in massive mock trade

Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes (left) talks with head coach Martin St. Louis before the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre.

Mar 12 | By Alexander Cole

Montreal Canadiens trade rumors remain a mystery over a week later

Mar 10, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky (20) plays the puck against Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) during the second period at the Bell Centre.

Mar 11 | By Alexander Cole

Sportsnet report on Juraj Slafkovsky confuses hockey fans

Mar 6, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks in the second period at SAP Center at San Jose.

Mar 11 | By Alexander Cole

Sabres blew up Robert Thomas deal over one specific asset

Jakub Dobes

Mar 10 | By Alexander Cole

Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes proves why goalies are a little weird

Apr 22, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies (23) shoots the puck against the Ottawa Senators in the first period in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena.

Mar 10 | By Alexander Cole

Matthew Knies wasn't the only blockbuster the Canadiens had in the chamber

Mar 7, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning forward Corey Perry (10) celebrates with teammates at the bench after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first period at Scotiabank Arena.

Mar 10 | By Alexander Cole

Inside Corey Perry's choice to ditch LA for a Cup run

Mar 5, 2011; Toronto, ON, Canada; CBC sportscaster Elliotte Friedman talks to Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) before the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre. The Blackhawks beat the Maple Leafs 5-3.

Mar 10 | By Alexander Cole

TSN crushes Sportsnet in historic Trade Deadline blowout

Hockey Rink

Mar 9 | By Alexander Cole

Minnesota Wild-affiliated team to shut down for an entire season

Oct 16, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) defends the puck against Nashville Predators right wing Luke Evangelista (77) during the first period at Bell Centre.

Mar 9 | By Alexander Cole

Insider reveals which team was on the verge of acquiring Patrik Laine

Jul 1, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen speaks after hiring Mike Babcock as the new head coach during a press conference at Nationwide Arena.

Mar 8 | By Alexander Cole

Buffalo Sabres nearly destroyed their AHL roster for this blockbuster trade

Mar 4, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk (72) attempts a shot on goal in the first period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena.

Mar 8 | By Alexander Cole

The Red Wings weren't Justin Faulk's original trade destination at the deadline

Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes (left) talks with head coach Martin St. Louis before the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre.

Mar 7 | By Alexander Cole

Friedman teases Habs fans with "Big Deal" trade that would have changed everything

Feb 5, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Kings right wing Corey Perry (10) warms up before the start of a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena.

Mar 7 | By Alexander Cole

Corey Perry Embarrasses Kings In Epic Lightning Return

Hockey Rink

Mar 7 | By Alexander Cole

Historic 20-game collapse destroys the reputation of iconic hockey team

Mar 4, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Poehling (25) controls the puck during the third period against the New York Islanders at Honda Center.

Mar 5 | By Alexander Cole

Anaheim Ducks take Ryan Poehling off the trade market with massive extension

Jan 17, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings left wing Warren Foegele (37) moves in for a shot against Anaheim Ducks goaltender Ville Husso (33) during the first period at Honda Center

Mar 5 | By Alexander Cole

Ottawa Senators land Warren Foegele in trade with Kings

Oct 16, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) looks on against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bell Centre.

Mar 5 | By Alexander Cole

Insider confirms why Patrik Laine trade is imminent

Feb 25, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson (40) awaits the start of play during the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Arena.

Mar 2 | By Alexander Cole

Surprising new team enters the Elias Pettersson sweepstakes

Jan 22, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) watches the play against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Lenovo Center.

Mar 2 | By Alexander Cole

Oilers commit highway robbery on the Blackhawks with Connor Murphy trade

Mar 1, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (48) celebrates his goal against the Florida Panthers during the first periodat UBS Arena.

Mar 1 | By Alexander Cole

Matthew Schaefer is on the verge of making NHL history with an impressive record

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