NHL Playoffs Today: Double-elimination Monday?
7:00 AM ET Once again, it’s elimination Monday. The Colorado Avalanche and Boston Bruins — two popular Stanley Cup picks — both need to win… Read More »NHL Playoffs Today: Double-elimination Monday?
August 2020
Predators’ Pekka Rinne Is Moving Into a New Career Phase
Pekka Rinne was drafted by the Nashville Predators in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft at 258th overall. He has since become the franchise leader in… Read More »Predators’ Pekka Rinne Is Moving Into a New Career Phase
Hurricanes Should Skip Andersen & Explore Other Goalie Options
Wounds are still fresh after the Carolina Hurricanes were thumped by the Boston Bruins in Round 1 of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and although… Read More »Hurricanes Should Skip Andersen & Explore Other Goalie Options
5 Takeaways From Canucks’ Game 4 Loss to the Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights took a 3-1 series lead over the Vancouver Canucks, after a 5-3 win in Game 4 on Sunday night. This was… Read More »5 Takeaways From Canucks’ Game 4 Loss to the Golden Knights
Bowness: ‘No time’ to think about Stars future
2:44 PM ET Dallas Stars interim coach Rick Bowness has his team one victory from the Western Conference finals, holding a 3-1 series lead over… Read More »Bowness: ‘No time’ to think about Stars future
Maple Leafs Radical Trade Rumors: Nylander, Ekblad, Nurse & Subban
Last week, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas pulled off a huge trade that dealt Kasperi Kapanen to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The move cleared… Read More »Maple Leafs Radical Trade Rumors: Nylander, Ekblad, Nurse & Subban
NHL News and Rumors: Oilers, Wild, Coyotes, Maple Leafs, More
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have re-signed a depth forward and their GM has said they’ll be sticking with a goaltending tandem… Read More »NHL News and Rumors: Oilers, Wild, Coyotes, Maple Leafs, More
Dale Hawerchuk: A Legacy Beyond the Hall of Fame
After a long battle with cancer, NHL legend and Hall of Fame member Dale Hawerchuk left this world on August 18, 2020. He left behind… Read More »Dale Hawerchuk: A Legacy Beyond the Hall of Fame
Flames’ Playoff Letdown Could Lead to Offseason Moves
Heading into this season, the expectations were clear: If the 2019-20 version of the Calgary Flames didn’t make any meaningful improvements upon last years’ results,… Read More »Flames’ Playoff Letdown Could Lead to Offseason Moves
Sharks Bolster Center Depth by Re-signing Joel Kellman
The San Jose Sharks re-signed Sweedish center Joel Kellman earlier this week. Kellman signed for another two seasons at an average of $750,000, with the… Read More »Sharks Bolster Center Depth by Re-signing Joel Kellman
Avs look for answers as they face elimination
10:41 PM ET After the NHL’s qualification round, the Colorado Avalanche were co-favorites to win the Stanley Cup, according to the betting markets. After Game… Read More »Avs look for answers as they face elimination
Prospects News & Rumors: Fleming, Merkley, Sodergran & More
A highly touted prospect announced his commitment to the University of Notre Dame,the New Jersey Devils and Los Angeles Kings have each loaned one of… Read More »Prospects News & Rumors: Fleming, Merkley, Sodergran & More
Today in Hockey History: Aug 31
Some of the greatest players from multiple National Hockey League eras had big moments on this date. Everything from birth dates, to the signing of… Read More »Today in Hockey History: Aug 31
Canucks Have Options & Depth With Myers Back in the Lineup
Tyler Myers has missed the majority of the Vancouver Canucks’ postseason after suffering a separated shoulder in Game 2 against the St. Louis Blues. Fortunately,… Read More »Canucks Have Options & Depth With Myers Back in the Lineup
5 Years & 3 GMs Later, Minnesota Wild Finally Sign Kaprizov
Kirill Kaprizov will finally suit up for the Minnesota Wild during the 2020-21 NHL season. Here is a look at his KHL career and how… Read More »5 Years & 3 GMs Later, Minnesota Wild Finally Sign Kaprizov
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Hurricanes, Maple Leafs, Canucks, More
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Chicago Blackhawks will have to get down to business with restricted free agent Dominik Kubalik. What will that deal… Read More »NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Hurricanes, Maple Leafs, Canucks, More
5 Takeaways From Canucks’ Game 3 Loss to the Golden Knights
The Vancouver Canucks lost Game 3 to the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0, giving Vegas the 2-1 series lead in this second-round matchup. The NHL postponed… Read More »5 Takeaways From Canucks’ Game 3 Loss to the Golden Knights
Flyers-Islanders: Standout Players From Game 3
The first two games of the Eastern Conference second-round playoff series between the Philadelphia Flyers and their Metropolitan Division rival New York Islanders were unpredictable.… Read More »Flyers-Islanders: Standout Players From Game 3
NHL Playoffs Today: Bruins on the brink of elimination
7:41 AM ET After two days with no games, as the NHL paused to put a focus on racial violence and issues of equality, the… Read More »NHL Playoffs Today: Bruins on the brink of elimination
Heiskanen, Hughes & Makar Exemplify New Player-Development Models
It is no question that the NHL’s style of play is transitioning into a fast and exciting game for all to enjoy. Gone is the… Read More »Heiskanen, Hughes & Makar Exemplify New Player-Development Models
3 Takeaways From Bruins’ Game 4 Loss to Lightning
In Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Second-Round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Aug. 23, the Boston Bruins played a near-perfect game in… Read More »3 Takeaways From Bruins’ Game 4 Loss to Lightning
Devils Should Stay Clear of Hoffman in Free Agency
Free agency is a little over a month away, and the New Jersey Devils will have just over $26 million in cap space to spend.… Read More »Devils Should Stay Clear of Hoffman in Free Agency
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 30
Aug. 30 has proven to be a newsworthy day in the history of the National Hockey League. A longtime and successful general manager got his… Read More »Today in Hockey History: Aug. 30
Lehner blanks Canucks again; Vegas leads 2-1
1:15 AM ET ESPN News Services EDMONTON, Alberta — Robin Lehner stopped 32 shots, and the Vegas Golden Knights rebounded from an uncharacteristic Game 2… Read More »Lehner blanks Canucks again; Vegas leads 2-1
Varlamov, pulled in Game 2, shines in Isles win
12:22 AM ET ESPN News Services TORONTO — Matt Martin and Leo Komarov scored in the second period as the New York Islanders rallied to… Read More »Varlamov, pulled in Game 2, shines in Isles win
Bolts ‘feeling it;’ Bruins on brink of elimination
6:10 PM ET Associated Press TORONTO — Well-rounded winger Ondrej Palat is scoring, reigning MVP Nikita Kucherov is defending and the Tampa Bay Lightning have… Read More »Bolts ‘feeling it;’ Bruins on brink of elimination
The NHL’s Top 100 Prospects – Postseason Rankings
Prospects are always a hot topic in the NHL. What teams have the best farm systems? Who’s the best prospect for each team? Which prospect is better… Read More »The NHL’s Top 100 Prospects – Postseason Rankings
Lightning Finding Amazing Value in Bogosian
Heading into the 2020 NHL trade deadline, it was clear that the Tampa Bay Lightning would be buyers. With a stockpile of draft capital and… Read More »Lightning Finding Amazing Value in Bogosian
Rangers Will Pick Lafreniere, But What Problems Could That Cause?
The New York Rangers are thrilled to have won the first-overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Right? Well, yes. Barring unforeseen circumstances (though… Read More »Rangers Will Pick Lafreniere, But What Problems Could That Cause?
Jets Prospects Who Could Make the Jump to the NHL
In what many would call an unfortunate string of bad luck, the Winnipeg Jets continue to recover from a season defined by injuries. As they… Read More »Jets Prospects Who Could Make the Jump to the NHL