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Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin away from team for personal reasons, no timetable for return
The Athletic Colorado Avalanche right winger Valeri Nichushkin is away from the team for personal reasons, coach Jared Bednar said after the team’s 6-4 win over the Seattle Kraken on…
Maple Leafs’ Sam Lafferty fined for cross-check on Lightning’s Ross Colton
Sportsnet Toronto Maple Leafs forward Sam Lafferty has been fined $3,108.11 by the National Hockey League Department of Player Safety. Lafferty's fine, the maximum allowed under the collective…
Jon Cooper praises Corey Perry: ‘One of my favorite players I have ever coached’
The Score Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper heaped praise on veteran forward Corey Perry prior to Saturday's Game 3 against the Toronto Maple…
Panthers likely sticking with goalie Alex Lyon for Game 4 vs. Bruins
Sportsnaut Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice doesn’t sound like he’s ready to make a goaltender change. For the past three-plus weeks, Maurice has been going…
Projecting the Price Tags For Top NHL Free Agents This Offseason
Bleacher Report The first day of the NHL's annual free-agent market is a frenzy of bidding in the opening hours as teams vie for the…
8 NHL Free Agents with Big Money on the Line in the 2023 Playoffs
Bleacher Report Ever notice that the start of the NHL playoffs coincides with the end of tax season? Maybe it's no coincidence. The result of…
3 pivotal battlegrounds in Leafs-Lightning as series shifts to Tampa
The Score The Maple Leafs have life. Toronto followed up a woeful Game 1 performance against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a fantastic showing Thursday,…
Game 2 win over Lightning shows that the Toronto Maple Leafs are Mitch Marner’s team
Daily Faceoff Mitch Marner needed exactly one shift to chart the Toronto Maple Leafs’ course in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Tampa…
Why Penguins GM job could be more attractive for Kyle Dubas than staying with Maple Leafs
The Athletic At 37, Kyle Dubas has already lived a full hockey life. Since becoming the youngest NHLPA-certified agent, then the second-youngest NHL general manager,…
3 Realistic Trade Destinations for Elias Lindholm
The Hockey Writers Elias Lindholm was hesitant when asked whether he was open to a contract extension with the Calgary Flames. After all that has happened…
The 2023 NHL playoff pressure rankings for all the teams (that aren’t the Maple Leafs)
The Athletic With the playoffs underway, it’s that wonderful time of year when the pressure is at its very highest and every moment matters. But…
5 NHL Teams That Should Trade Their 1st-Round Pick for Help Next Season
Bleacher Report The 2023 NHL draft will be held on June 28 and 29 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. This year's prospect pool features…
Michael Bunting Suspended Three Games
Pro Hockey Rumors The NHL’s Department of Player Safety has announced that Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting has been suspended for three games for his hit on…
NHL Stanley Cup playoffs concern-o-meter for the 8 teams trailing after Game 1
The Athletic With Game 1 in the books across the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, eight teams are officially three games closer to…
2023 NHL Playoffs: Tiers for Every Team in the Postseason
Bleacher Report You'll have to forgive your hockey fan friends today. On the morning after the opening night of NHL playoffs, you may find them…
Which player on each NHL playoff team has most to prove?
The Athletic The start of the Stanley Cup playoffs is filled with anticipation, excitement and … expectations. One team just completed the most proficient regular…
Why Each NHL Playoff Team Won’t Win the Stanley Cup
Bleacher Report The 2023 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs began on Monday as 16 teams begin what they hope will be their path to championship glory….
Flames, general manager Brad Treliving agree to mutually part ways
Flames Nation The Calgary Flames have announced that the club and general manager Brad Treliving have mutually agreed to part ways. Treliving’s contract was set…
Senators won’t re-sign Cam Talbot
The Score Cam Talbot's tenure with the Ottawa Senators is all but over. Senators general manager Pierre Dorion confirmed as much Monday, saying the goaltender…
Can the Bruins avoid the Presidents’ Trophy curse?
ESPN Jim Montgomery believes in "the process." That's what the Boston Bruins coach preaches to his team. A simple strategy to keep his players focused on the…
The Avalanche are finding out how difficult it is to repeat in the cap era
The Athletic The difficulty of defending a Stanley Cup in the salary cap era is something that’s been playing on Jared Bednar’s mind for much…
Oilers vs. Kings: 2023 Stanley Cup playoff series preview
Daily Faceoff Edmonton Oilers: 2nd in Pacific Division, 109 points Los Angeles Kings: 3rd in Pacific Division, 104 points Schedule (ET) Monday, April 17: Los Angeles…
Penguins GM candidates: 10 potential options on Fenway Sports Group’s radar
The Athletic Dave Beeston, the Penguins’ alternate governor and surrogate for Fenway Sports Group (FSG), is part of a process for which he wanted no part: finding…
Sidney Crosby set on finishing career with Penguins
The Score It seems that missing the playoffs for the first time since his rookie campaign won't sway Sidney Crosby from staying loyal to the…
Blue Jackets fire Brad Larsen after 2 seasons as head coach
The Score The Columbus Blue Jackets fired head coach Brad Larsen after two years at the helm, the team announced Saturday. Larsen was promoted to…
What’s next for Penguins after Ron Hextall, Brian Burke fired?
ESPN The Pittsburgh Penguins cleaned house on Friday, as the Fenway Sports Group fired president of hockey operations Brian Burke, general manager Ron Hextall and assistant general manager Chris…
Ducks will not bring back Dallas Eakins as coach
NHL.com The Ducks announced today they will not renew the contract of head coach Dallas Eakins. Eakins recently completed his fourth season as head coach…