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Three NHL Players Entering Their 20th Season In 2026-27
These three well-respected veterans will be playing their 20th NHL seasons in 2026-27.
Four NHL Teams That Could Seek John Tortorella's Services Next Season
Veteran coach John Tortorella made a shocking return to the NHL last season with the Vegas Golden Knights. But after getting Vegas to the Stanley Cup final, Tortorella won't be returning to Vegas in 2026-27. But here are four potential NHL destinations for Tortorella.
Taking The Stage: Canucks Will Look To Buium For Breakout Season
A dazzling skill set makes Zeev Buium hard to miss. And as the Vancouver Canucks look to turn the page on a miserable season, he’s poised to help lead them into the future
Why Panthers Still Must Prove 2025-26 Was A One-Off Before Stanley Cup Expectations
The Florida Panthers have a fair excuse for why they missed the playoffs this past season, with long-term injuries to key players. But with a new-look goaltending tandem and another star in Brady Tkachuk, the Panthers must prove they're back to being a Stanley Cup favorite.
Six Canadian Youngsters Who Could Breakthrough Or Breakout In The NHL's 2026-27 Season
Here are six young Canadian stars who could be on the verge of breaking through or breaking out on an NHL roster for the 2026-27 season.
NHL Coach Rankings: Tocchet At No. 8 With Flyers Overachieving In 2025-26
Narrowing down to some of the best active coaches in the NHL, Rick Tocchet comes in next at No. 8.
Candidates To Fill Each Of The 10 Captain Vacancies In The NHL
There are 10 NHL teams that currently don't have a captain thanks to trades from this past season or off-season moves, including departures in free agency. Here are some candidates for each team to have as their next captain.
Why Shanahan May Or May Not Be A Great Successor To Yzerman For The Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings need a new GM, and one familiar name could be the best choice to hire as Steve Yzerman's replacement. That name is longtime Red Wings star Brendan Shanahan. What are the cases for and against the Wings bringing in Shanahan as Detroit's hockey operations leader?
Top Five Worst NHL Contracts Signed By UFAs Since July 1
With over three weeks of the NHL's free agency period passed, here are the top five worst contracts signed since July 1.
Most Anticipated Homecomings Of The 2026–27 NHL Season
There has been plenty of shifting among the stars of the NHL over the past year or so. With the NHL schedule released just over a week ago, here are the most anticipated homecomings for next season.
NHL Prospect Pool Overview ‘26-27: Islanders Must Keep Adding Around Matthew Schaefer
Matthew Schaefer’s record-breaking rookie campaign gives the New York Islanders a franchise cornerstone. However, the organization must continue to grow and build to surround its young superstar with talent and support.
NHL Coach Rankings: Capitals' Carbery At No. 9, With Chance To Climb Next Season
We're moving into the top floors of our series ranking the NHL's 32 coaches. We're now into the top 10 coaches, with Washington Capitals' Spencer Carbery coming in at No. 9.
Where Are They Now?: One Year Since Five Members Of Hockey Canada Sexual Assault Trial Were Acquitted
It's been exactly one year since the five members of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial were acquitted and found not guilty. One year later, here is where those five players are now in their professional hockey careers.
Ottawa Senators Are Looking To Add A 'Pure Sniper,' But Who Is Left To Target?
Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios feels good about the work they've done this off-season, but he would still love to add a "pure sniper." The issue is that there aren't many available at the moment.
The Wraparound: What Can Patrick Kane Bring To The Chicago Blackhawks?
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Kelsey Surmacz break down Jason Robertson's one-year extension, Patrick Kane's return to the Chicago Blackhawks, and much more around the hockey world.
NHL Prospect Pool Overview '26-27: New Jersey Devils Hope For Depth
The New Jersey Devils are stuck between having a mediocre prospect pool, but also not being playoff locks each season. With their current crop of prospects, they are hoping quite a few turn into depth pieces down the road.
Three Potential NHL Destinations For UFA Michael Bunting
With Michael Bunting still available as an unrestricted free agent, let's look at three teams that could look to sign the pesky winger.
Blue Jackets' Jet Greaves' Contract Places Him In A New Tier Of NHL Goaltending Expectations
On Thursday, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Jet Greaves avoided arbitration, agreeing to a three-year, $5 million contract. This new deal places the 25-year-old in the next tier of NHL goaltending expectations.
NHL Coach Rankings: Islanders' Peter DeBoer Kicks Off The Top 10
Here on THN.com, we're ranking the NHL's 32 coaches in reverse order. Today, we're focusing on an experienced coach who sits at No. 10 in our rankings.
Blackhawks Bring Back Franchise Legend Patrick Kane On Two-Year Deal
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed 37-year-old Patrick Kane to a two-year, $8 million AAV contract, bringing the franchise's second-leading point scorer back to Chicago.
Stars' Jason Robertson Joins Eight Prominent Names Of NHL's 2027 UFA Class
The NHL's 2026 crop of UFAs has mostly been picked up. Now, with Jason Robertson joining the UFA class of 2027, here are the other names that form a powerful group of stars who will need deals by the end of next season.
NHL Prospect Pool Overview ‘26-27: Nashville Predators' Pipeline Molded By Poor Regular Seasons
Though they lack superstars in the pipeline, the Nashville Predators have a respectable prospect pool with depth in every position.
How The NHL's New Centralized Broadcasts Grows The Game And Increases Fan Interest League-Wide
Fans may feel skeptical about the NHL's new centralized broadcasts, but it will increase fan interest league-wide and grow the game of hockey in the long run.
Why The Stars, Robertson Could Both Be Winners And Losers After One-Year Contract Agreement
With Jason Robertson and the Dallas Stars avoiding arbitration with a one-year contract, here are some reasons why both parties could be winners or could be losers following this deal.
NHL Coach Rankings: No. 15 Through 11 Includes Two Jack Adams Trophy Finalists
This next increment of ranking the NHL's 32 head coaches, from No. 15 through 11, includes two Jack Adams Trophy finalists of this past year.
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