When Barclay Goodrow entered the offseason after the Sharks’ dismal ending to the 2024-25 season, he talked about getting healthy. For too many seasons in a row, he had spent April, May and sometimes even June battling in the postseason despite injuries, bumps and bruises. He wanted last summer to be different. With the Sharks not even close to sniffing the playoffs, he knew he finally had the opportunity to spend some time truly healing.
When he returned to training camp in the fall, the...
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 17 There was only one game played on June 16, and it brought the Stanley Cup back to Motown…
At 6-foot-7 and 204 pounds, hulking New Jersey Devils prospect defenseman Anton Silayev carries major expectations. The Devils selected the […]
As a longtime staple of the Washington Capitals roster, Tom Wilson’s reputation precedes him. While many across the league get a sour taste in their mouth at his name, fans…
We’ve got a good bit to talk about on the 6/16 edition of the PhHN Daily! Starting with the Flyers, […]
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“He is our leader. He is our pulse. He is the heartbeat of this team. He leads on and off the ice. I can’t say enough good things about him as a leader. He has been outstanding throughout these playoffs, and he continues to not only score big goals in big moments but also kill […]
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If there was anyone who was going to be the leader of the Buffalo Sabres when they broke their record- long playoff drought, it was deservedly so Rasmus Dahlin. No player…
Forward Kyle Calder, who spent the first six of his 10 NHL seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, died according to an Instagram post by his daughter on June 15. After playing his final season with the Blackhawks in 2005-06, Calder…
Chase Reid never thought of quitting his pursuit of the NHL, even when being dropped from his USHL team was mentally challenging. Now, he's the CHL's top NHL draft prospect.
Last week’s note about Darnell Nurse’s trade request got a little more interesting when David Pagnotta reported that Pittsburgh and Los Angeles were two teams that Nurse told Edmonton where he would accept a trade. Pagnotta talked a little more: Given how the Tristan Jarry trade worked out so wonderfully for Pittsburgh, it’s encouraging to […]
Every year, the extensive scouting team at Elite Prospects releases their annual draft guide . It’s a massive collection of a year’s worth of scouting reports, stat tracking, and projections about what a draft-eligible player could be in the NHL. It’s an impressive body of work that is a must-read for anyone who wants to know about any player in the draft.
For each player rated with a first or a second round grade, Elite Prospects offers an NHL-level comparable for the prospect. In ...
Since the beginning of the 2025-26 season, the Colorado Avalanche had been efficiently locking down key depth pieces with tidy contract extensions. First was Scott Wedgewood and Gavin Brindley, then Sam Malinski once the calendar flipped to 2026. But depth center Jack Drury was left out of the flurry of signings and rumor has it […]
The Philadelphia Flyers are a young team that skated well during the 2025-26 NHL season. Philadelphia made the Stanley Cup Playoffs, defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in a series before bowing to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Flyers now look to improve heading into next year. The team’s governor says the Flyers have needs that must be […]
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The Edmonton Oilers’ coaching search has taken a troubling turn as the NHL officially begins its investigation into Mike Babcock’s 2023 resignation from the Columbus Blue Jackets. While Edmonton remains interested in Babcock as a candidate, growing resistance from player…
NHL free agency is set to begin on July 1 at 12:00 p.m. ET. One of the more sought-after free agents on the market will be defenseman John Carlson. Before being traded from the Washington Capitals to the Anaheim Ducks, Carlson and the Caps were engaged in talks on a contract extension. Reports were that […]
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The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are competing to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo. Believe it or not, there is a scenario where both sides could win, though it's debatable as to whether said scenario is realistic.
Former Wisconsin Badgers hockey star K’Andre Miller has finally reached the top in the NHL. The veteran defenseman raised the Stanley Cup at last after the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in six games in the 2026 edition of the Stanley Cup Final. Following the Hurricanes’ 3-0 win in Game 6 over the [...]
Part two of our Europe Edition Scouting Report focuses on three players who could be great pick ups for the Rangers in the 26th overall spot.
For whatever reason, when it comes to the National Hockey League draft, the Vancouver Canucks have seemingly ignored the British Columbia teams in the Western Hockey League over the past quarter-century. Dating back to the Year 2000, the Canucks have selected just four players from what is essentially their ‘backyard,’ and only one of them…
Season Record: 35-36 Week Record: 3-3 Series Record: 11–11, 1 split GAME 66: 3-5 Loss @ Kansas City RoyalsGAME 67: 6-4 Win @ Kansas City RoyalsGAME 68: 4-2 Win @ Kansas City Royals GAME 69: 1-10 Loss @ Boston Red SoxGAME 70: 3-6 Loss @ Boston Red SoxGAME 71: 6-4 Win @ Boston Red Sox Things That Happened […]
With the 2025-26 season in the books, it is time to be retrospective while keeping an eye toward the future. Expectations are already high for 2026-27, and part of that…
The Vegas Golden Knights’ season is over. The team battled from the first game of the season to the last game of the Stanley Cup Final. They won the Pacific…
The Edmonton Oilers have been making headlines as the NHL season winds down. One of those stories is about their candidates for the head coach opening. Names like Bruce Cassidy…
A prospect with an athletic lineage that extends beyond his former NHLer of a father.
With the Stanley Cup being handed out on Sunday night, the offseason has now begun for every team in the NHL. Now is the time for teams to look at…