News, strategy, and updates from the Sandman Sports crew.
In May, the Toronto Maple Leafs parted ways with former coach Craig Berube. At the time, we wrote that the Leafs needed to find the right coach for their roster, a middle ground be…
Jun 26, 2026
The worst kept secret in the NHL became a reality on Tuesday, as the Edmonton Oilers hired Mike Babcock as their new coach. It might be the most important decision the franchise ha…
Jun 25, 2026
As soon as the news broke on Sunday, most hockey fans were ready to proclaim the Florida Panthers the winners of the Brady Tkachuk deal with the Ottawa Senators. Florida had acquir…
Jun 24, 2026
Heading into the Stanley Cup Conference Finals, the Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche looked like the clear teams to beat. After Game 1 of both series, though, that expect…
May 23, 2026
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