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Jacob Fowler Gives the Canadiens Reasons to Rethink Their Goalie Plan
Jacob Fowler Gives the Canadiens Reasons to Rethink Their Goalie Plan

Jacob Fowler has won four straight for Montreal. Is the 21-year-old rookie earning a bigger role in the Canadiens' crease?

By The Old ProfOctober 24, 2026
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The Canucks Can Give Jacob Quillan More Than a Fresh Start
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Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks Can Give Jacob Quillan More Than a Fresh StartJacob Quillan has a fresh start in Vancouver. Can the Canucks give the young forward the opportunity and confidence to find his place?By Wilson Stillman
Maple Leafs Rookie Gavin McKenna Gets a Close-Up Look at Connor McDavid
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Edmonton Oilers+1
Maple Leafs Rookie Gavin McKenna Gets a Close-Up Look at Connor McDavidAs the Maple Leafs meet the Oilers, Gavin McKenna gets a close-up look at Connor McDavid—and a chance to learn from greatness.By Wilson Stillman
Maple Leafs Blue Line Shuffle: Injuries Open the Door
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Toronto Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs Blue Line Shuffle: Injuries Open the DoorThe Maple Leafs have lost two defencemen to injury. Can Dakota Mermis and Cole McWard step up and prove Toronto's blue-line depth?By Wilson Stillman
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Jacob Fowler Gives the Canadiens Reasons to Rethink Their Goalie Plan
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Montréal Canadiens
Jacob Fowler Gives the Canadiens Reasons to Rethink Their Goalie PlanJacob Fowler has won four straight for Montreal. Is the 21-year-old rookie earning a bigger role in the Canadiens' crease?By The Old Prof
Maple Leafs Rookie Gavin McKenna Gets a Close-Up Look at Connor McDavid
Analysis
Edmonton Oilers+1
Maple Leafs Rookie Gavin McKenna Gets a Close-Up Look at Connor McDavidAs the Maple Leafs meet the Oilers, Gavin McKenna gets a close-up look at Connor McDavid—and a chance to learn from greatness.By Wilson Stillman
The Oilers Have a Goalie Decision They Didn’t Plan On
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Edmonton Oilers+1
The Oilers Have a Goalie Decision They Didn’t Plan OnThe Oilers will turn to Tristan Jarry against Toronto, but Devon Levi’s absence raises a bigger question about Edmonton’s goalie depth.By The Old Prof
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Three Things That Make These Maple Leafs Fun to Watch
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Toronto Maple Leafs
Three Things That Make These Maple Leafs Fun to WatchThree straight wins, depth scoring, and a late Stecher winner. Here are three reasons these Maple Leafs are fun to watch.By Wilson Stillman
The Senators Had Something to Prove vs. Tkachuk & Did They Ever
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Florida Panthers+1
The Senators Had Something to Prove vs. Tkachuk & Did They EverThe Senators answered the boos, the drama, and Brady Tkachuk’s return with five goals and a convincing 5-1 win over Florida.By The Old Prof
Oilers Beat Wild 4-3 in OT: What Did We Learn?
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Edmonton Oilers+1
Oilers Beat Wild 4-3 in OT: What Did We Learn? The Oilers beat Minnesota in overtime, but a blown two-goal lead raises a question: Can Edmonton pair its firepower with consistency?By The Old Prof
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Maple Leafs Blue Line Shuffle: Injuries Open the Door
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Toronto Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs Blue Line Shuffle: Injuries Open the DoorThe Maple Leafs have lost two defencemen to injury. Can Dakota Mermis and Cole McWard step up and prove Toronto's blue-line depth?By Wilson Stillman
Nick Suzuki’s Injury Is a Tough Break for the Canadiens
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Montréal Canadiens
Nick Suzuki’s Injury Is a Tough Break for the CanadiensNick Suzuki’s injury leaves the Canadiens without their captain for weeks. Can Montreal’s depth keep the team on track until he returns?By The Old Prof
Jason Dickinson’s Injury Is Another Test of the Oilers’ Depth
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Edmonton Oilers
Jason Dickinson’s Injury Is Another Test of the Oilers’ DepthJason Dickinson’s injury tests the Oilers’ depth and reminds us why the players who do the little things can matter so much.By The Old Prof
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The Canucks Can Give Jacob Quillan More Than a Fresh Start
Player Reviews
Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks Can Give Jacob Quillan More Than a Fresh StartJacob Quillan has a fresh start in Vancouver. Can the Canucks give the young forward the opportunity and confidence to find his place?By Wilson Stillman
Do the Flames Have a Goalie Decision After Cooley's Strong Start?
Player Reviews
Calgary Flames
Do the Flames Have a Goalie Decision After Cooley's Strong Start?Devin Cooley has given the Calgary Flames two strong starts in a row. Could the 29-year-old goalie be earning a bigger opportunity?By The Old Prof
Canadiens’ Logan Mailloux Isn’t the Only D-man to Watch in Laval
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Montréal Canadiens
Canadiens’ Logan Mailloux Isn’t the Only D-man to Watch in LavalReilly Walsh is making noise in Laval with a hot start. Could the Canadiens defenceman's long road lead to another NHL opportunity?By The Old Prof
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Jets’ Hellebuyck Trade Is Already Changing More Than the Goalie Position
TradeJets’ Hellebuyck Trade Is Already Changing More Than the Goalie PositionWinnipeg’s smaller roster moves after the Connor Hellebuyck trade may reveal just as much about the Jets’ plans as the blockbuster deal itself.By The Old Prof
The Canucks Have a Bigger Problem Than Losing
AnalysisThe Canucks Have a Bigger Problem Than LosingThe Canucks are rebuilding, but losing is one thing. Looking disconnected is another. Can Vancouver give its fans a reason to believe?By Wilson Stillman
Connor Hellebuyck Traded to Devils as Jets End Odd Chapter
TradeConnor Hellebuyck Traded to Devils as Jets End Odd ChapterConnor Hellebuyck is headed to New Jersey after 11 seasons in Winnipeg. Here's what the Devils gain and what the Jets get back.By The Old Prof