The Untold Secrets Every Blueshirt Fan Must Discover Now

Here’s the latest scoop swirling around the NHL rumor mill and locker-room whispers — and trust me, it’s juicy enough to keep any hockey fan on the edge of their seat. Connor McDavid is dragging his feet on a new deal with the Oilers, leaving plenty of other teams to dream about snagging this prize catch. Meanwhile, over in New York, Rangers devotees cling to a sliver of hope—however tiny—that McDavid might someday don a Blueshirt, though it feels like a long shot. Behind the scenes, frustration grows as Chris Drury takes his sweet time naming a captain, probably ruffling some feathers in the process. Add to the mix Mitch Marner’s uneasy Vegas chapter, Joel Quenneville’s fresh start in Anaheim, and a host of other storylines brewing—from Barry Trotz’s tenure in Nashville to the high stakes on Connor Bedard’s shoulders with the Blackhawks. Whether it’s veterans like Alex Ovechkin chasing glory or rising stars and unsung heroes trying to carve their place, this season’s got all the drama and intrigue that keeps us coming back for more. Curious to dive deeper? LEARN MORE

1. Connor McDavid still is stalling over his new Oilers contract and as long he diddles around with his team, other NHL clubs can wonder about possibly landing big fish McD.

2. In theory, Rangers fans should hold out only the very, very, very minimum of hope that McDavid someday will wear a Blueshirt. But, hey, you never know.

3. Speaking of stalling, why oh why is Chris Drury failing to get it over with and name a captain. I’ll bet that even Jacob Trouba is annoyed.

4. Beefing about his life as a Leaf, Mitch Marner in Vegas is being viewed by Toronto fans, the way John Tavares still is by the Islanders faithful.

5. At a youthful age, 66, Joel Quenneville will be carefully eyed as he starts his new job in Anaheim. The Mave predicts that Q will get his Ducks into the playoffs.

6. Barry Trotz is easy to like on many counts, but Predator fans can be excused for not being wild about Barry if Nashville has another “echy” season.

7. Alex Ovechkin can be forgiven if his record-breaking 2024-25 season does not lead to a socko 2025-26 year. But The Big 8 remains a hockey marvel, no matter what.

8. For the Blackhawks’ sake, Connor Bedard must once and for all have a huge breakout season.

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9. I haven’t seen any Matt Rempe off-season stories like the summer 2024 features. The Skating Giraffe no longer is simply a story because he’s 6-8, 241 pounds. He’ll be a story if he can become a real hockey player and not merely The People’s Choice.”

10. A year ago The Hockey News Yearbook had Artemi Panarin leading the NHL in the department of “High-Danger Shooting Percentage” (36.6 %) Do you think he can duplicate that at age 33? The Maven doubts it but, hey, like I said before, ya never know!