The Athletic The Chicago Blackhawks have been able to dream big about the NHL draft for at least a few days. With no tank-related games on Monday,…
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How much does ‘peaking late’ lead to deep Stanley Cup playoff runs?
Daily Faceoff “They peaked at the right time.” We’ve heard that expression used to describe late-blooming Stanley Cup playoff juggernauts for years. The 2018-19 St….
3 Teams Who Could Target Evgeny Kuznetsov This Summer
The Hockey Writers The Washington Capitals have been immensely disappointing during the 2022-23 season, and changes are expected to be made this summer because of it. The…
Blackhawks take ‘lead’ in Connor Bedard sweepstakes
The Athletic All the wheeling and dealing, the scheming and screaming, the waiving (of players) and waving (of white flags) comes down to this. Eleven…
The Calgary Flames are catching fire at just the right time
Daily Faceoff The Calgary Flames have been disappointing all season, struggling to establish any momentum throughout the year, and usually sitting on the outside looking…
Brad Marchand jokingly backs Jordan Binnington: ‘He makes me look like a good guy’
The Score Boston Bruins pest Brad Marchand playfully barbed St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington prior to Sunday's contest between the two clubs. Marchand jokingly…
Blackhawks Waive Joey Anderson
CBS Sports Anderson has chipped in three goals, two assists, 20 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and 14 hits in 18 games with the Blackhawks since…
Connor McDavid’s season has lit up Edmonton, but a Cup remains on everyone’s minds
The Score As one of the few Edmontonians under the age of 45 who has actually seen the Oilers win a Stanley Cup – and…
Each NHL team’s top priority for the final two weeks of the regular season
The Athletic For the Bruins, the NHL’s best regular-season team in decades, the final two weeks of the regular season provide one last chance to fix an unexpected weakness before…
Every NHL Team’s Most Untouchable Player This Offseason
Bleacher Report Whenever NHL fans talk potential trades—whether it be rumor, speculation or just fantasy stuff—the "untouchable players" always get mentioned. We want this player…
Canucks’ Andrei Kuzmenko won’t wear Pride night jersey, coach calls it ‘family decision’
The Athletic Vancouver Canucks forward Andrei Kuzmenko will not wear the team’s Pride night warmup jersey Friday, coach Rick Tocchet told reporters ahead of the game. The rest…
Which top seed is most likely to falter early in the playoffs?
Daily Faceoff Nick Alberga of Leafs Morning Take joined Steven Ellis and Matt Larkin on Daily Faceoff Live to discuss why the New York Rangers could be…
Which NHL team contends the fastest with Connor Bedard?
ESPN The 2023 NHL draft lottery is scheduled for May 8. That's when we'll find out which team has earned the right, perhaps through self-immolation…
Why Connor Bedard could be a generational NHL talent
The Athletic Connor Bedard will change the fortunes of a lucky franchise the second he dons an NHL sweater. Every basement-dwelling team is hoping, praying and drooling…
Travis Hamonic hopes to re-sign with Senators
The Score Travis Hamonic is intent on settling down in Canada's capital. The Ottawa Senators defenseman is hoping to re-sign with the club this offseason…
Buy or Sell the Latest NHL Offseason Free Agency and Trade Rumors
Bleacher Report It's been nearly a month since the NHL's March 3 trade deadline passed. While the trade market has grown quiet except for deals…
Leafs’ Michael Bunting is the No. 1 Free Agent available ahead of 2023 offseason
Daily Faceoff There is no sugarcoating this summer’s NHL free agent crop. There will be no hyperbole to drive ratings, or talk about a three-headed…
Rangers sign Filip Chytil to $17.75 million contract extension
New York Post The Rangers have locked in one of their core young players. Filip Chytil has signed a four-year contract extension, the club announced…
Blackhawks’ Jonathan Toews aiming to return this season, uncertain about future in NHL
The Athletic Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews skated with the team Tuesday morning for the first time since he stepped away from playing to focus on his recovery…
Who will be the New York Rangers’ x-factor in the Stanley Cup playoffs?
Daily Faceoff With the New York Rangers poised for a big playoff run, looking to hoist their first Stanley Cup since 1994, Frank Seravalli dives…
Building the Best Team USA for a World Cup of Hockey in 2023
Bleacher Report The success of the World Baseball Classic this spring has reignited the thirst for a best-on-best international men's ice hockey tournament. We have…
Offseason Trade Landing Spots for Sharks Defenseman Erik Karlsson
Bleacher Report After being sidelined on and off by injuries since 2018-19, San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson is enjoying a fine bounce-back season. The…
Who are the top candidates for NHL coach, GM jobs?
ESPN When we compiled a list two years ago of up-and-coming NHL coach and general manager candidates, we noted how familial the hiring practices could…
Sabres’ Ilya Lyubushkin to sit out NHL’s latest Pride night event, fearing Russian law
The Athletic Sabres defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin will not participate in the team’s pregame skate ahead of its Pride night matchup with the Canadiens on Monday. The rest of Buffalo’s players…
Building the Perfect Power Play for the 2023 NHL Season
Bleacher Report If you were tasked with putting together the best power-play unit in the NHL this season, who would make the cut? That's a…
3 Kings Key to Team’s Playoff Success
The Hockey Writers The Los Angeles Kings haven’t made the playoffs in consecutive seasons since they were winning Cups in the early 2010s. They are virtually guaranteed…
Kings’ Blake Lizotte suspended one game for cross-checking Jets’ Morrissey
NHL.com Los Angeles Kings forward Blake Lizotte has been suspended for one game, without pay, for cross-checking Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey during NHL Game No. 1154 in Los…