I was thinking that it's been a bit slow for NHL news lately.

NHL’s Top 12 UFAs of 2027: Latest rumours, reports
Future first-ballot Hall of Famers, Stanley Cup champions, team captains, top-four blue-liners, and game-breaking wingers may all be available to eager GMs this off-season. Luke Fox ranks hockey’s best impending unrestricted free agents.
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Not that slow.

Early analysis: What are this year's Maple Leafs?
Through 11 games the Maple Leafs have already faced some adversity, some ups and downs, and the group is starting to come together. But what is this team going to be, exactly? Justin Bourne shares his early thoughts on the 2026-27 Leafs.
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You mean too early analysis, but that's okay, they have to find something to say.

In last night's soap opera game:

Brady Tkachuk scored the first goal, and then the Sens answered back with five straight to win the "you left us" award over the Blue Jackets.

Posting this because:

Seriously, the Sens fans are legitimately good at this and we should recognize that. Fuck your podcast, indeed. So say we all.

I'll give props to the Sens players too for playing hockey while the bullshit cabaret tried to do its own show. That's the way to do it.

See you later for the Rangers preview.

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