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Kings to retire Anze Kopitar’s number in February
Kopitar will become the eighth player in franchise history to have his number retired.
Ranking the Eastern Conference’s biggest losers this summer
The Eastern Conference is becoming ever-more competitive, but more than one club in the Atlantic Division had a disappointing summer.
2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Seattle Kraken’s Top 10
While the Kraken search for their first truly competitive season, the pipeline is definitely intriguing.
Former NHLer Noah Philp announces retirement
Philp last appeared in the NHL during a brief stint with the Carolina Hurricanes during the 2025-26 season.
Debating the best decade in NHL history
Every decade in the game’s history has made an impact on the sport…but which stood out among the rest?
Flyers re-sign Nikita Grebenkin to two-year contract
In his first full NHL season, Nikita Grebenkin had four goals and 14 points in 55 regular-season games with the Flyers.
Where are former PWHL players playing in 2026-27?
A number of familiar names are now honing their craft in Europe after trying their hand at the PWHL.
‘It was super respectful throughout’: Jet Greaves discusses pre-arbitration process with Blue Jackets
Jet Greaves and the Columbus Blue Jackets signed a three-year contract in July that would pay the goalie $5 million per season.
2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: San Jose Sharks’ Top 10
The Sharks have one of the deepest pipelines in the NHL, even after all the high-end graduates in recent years.
Penguins re-sign Ville Koivunen to eight-year contract
Pittsburgh is heavily buying in on a young winger who has yet to play a full season in the NHL.
What the Red Wings would look like with better lottery luck
After five instances of dropping in the draft lottery, do the Red Wings improve if they return to their original draft slot?
‘I was relearning how to function as a bigger guy’: Thompson on what changed before his breakout NHL season
Thompson has been one of the premier scorers in the NHL over the past few seasons.
Kelly Hrudey let go from Sportsnet broadcasts after 30-plus-year career
The former goaltender had been seen on Hockey Night in Canada since retiring from the game in 1998.
2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: Stroeder, Selič highlight top standouts from Day 3
The preliminary round is complete, with Canada, Slovakia, USA and Finland moving on to the medal round.
When did Sabres realize they were a playoff team?
The Sabres went on a meteoric rise from the bottom of the Eastern Conference to an Atlantic Division title.
Report: Red Wings hire search firm to find next general manager
The GM position became open after Steve Yzerman was moved to senior advisor to Chris Ilitch.
Which PWHL expansion teams will make the playoffs in Year 1?
The four new teams in the league are entering their inaugural seasons with high expectations.
2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Pittsburgh Penguins’ Top 10
Pittsburgh’s pipeline has become much more dangerous over the past two years, giving the team a brighter post-Crosby/Malkin/Letang future.
NHL 2030: Projecting the top 30 players of the future
It might still be half a decade away, but there’s going to be no shortage of superstars in the NHL come 2030.
2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: DuPont, Kachlíř highlight top standouts from Day 2
Canada and Czechia skated away with victories on the main rink.
Former NHLer Simon Despres signs with ECHL’s Fort Wayne Komets
Despres last played in the NHL with the Anaheim Ducks in the 2016-17 season.
The top five remaining NHL goalies in free agency
While the goalie market is just about closed for the summer, these guys are stilling looking for jobs should a team need more depth in a pinch.
2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Philadelphia Flyers’ Top 10
If there’s one thing the Flyers have, it’s size – and they only got better thanks to the 2026 NHL Draft.
2027 World Junior Championship: A very early USA roster projection
After watching their gold medal streak end on home ice, the Americans will look to get back to the top of the podium this winter.
2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: Burcar, Pue highlight top standouts from Day 1
The two North American teams skated away with victories in the tournament’s return to Edmonton.