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Craig Berube Toronto Maple Leafs

Leafs Play the Waiver Wire: Berube’s Familiar Faces and a Crowded Crease

In a move that signals a clear focus on shoring up the margins of their roster, the Toronto Maple Leafs dove into the waiver pool on Monday, emerging with two new faces: winger Sammy Blais and goaltender Cayden Primeau. While waiver claims rarely dominate the headlines, these low-cost, high-upside additions offer a fascinating glimpse into the team’s thinking as the final roster takes shape. For a team with Stanley Cup aspirations, success is often found in the details, and these moves address immediate needs while creating some intriguing internal competition. Also on the EDGE – Forging a New Identity: Inside

Martin St. Louis Montreal Canadiens

The St. Louis Shuffle: Inside the Canadiens’ Final Roster Decisions & Middle-Six Mayhem

As the scent of hot dogs and stale popcorn begins to replace the smell of freshly cut grass, another NHL training camp is drawing to a close. For the Montreal Canadiens, the end of the preseason signifies a return to a familiar problem, albeit one with a refreshing new twist. For years, the question was who could capably fill out the NHL roster. Now, as the team trims the fat and gets down to the final cuts, head coach Martin St. Louis is facing what he rightly calls a “good problem to have.” With a roster now sitting at 27

Cole Caufield Juraj Slafkovsky Montreal Canadiens

Rocket Fuel: The Canadiens’ High-Octane Forward Corps for 2025-26

The days of whispered promises and five-year plans in Montreal are officially over. After a surprisingly potent 2024-25 campaign that saw them crash the playoff party, General Manager Kent Hughes has pushed his chips to the middle of the table. The message sent by an aggressive offseason is clear: the rebuild is over, and the era of contention has begun. Through savvy trades and targeted signings, the Canadiens have assembled a forward group that’s young, dynamic, and dripping with offensive potential. The departures of depth veterans like Christian Dvorak and Joel Armia signal a changing of the guard, making way