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NHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 28, Buffalo Sabres
TheHockeyNews.com's series ranking every NHL team's off-season continues with a look at the Buffalo Sabres. After a remarkable 2025-26 season, have they done enough to remain a top contender in the Atlantic Division?
NHL Rumor Roundup: Red Wings' GM Search Delays Larkin Trade, Sabres Searching For Goalie
The Detroit Red Wings' ongoing search for a new general manager has put Dylan Larkin's trade request on hold, while the Buffalo Sabres appear no closer to bolstering their goaltending for the upcoming season.
The Hockey News Wraparound: Breaking Down The Red Wings’ GM Search
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello, and Karine Hains break down Ville Koivunen’s eight-year extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the latest news on the Detroit Red Wings’ GM search, and more.
Koivunen's Eight-Year Extension Signals Penguins' Focus On The Future
The Pittsburgh Penguins made a major investment in their group of forwards Thursday, signing young winger Ville Koivunen to an eight-year contract extension. Koivunen has little NHL experience, but the Pens made a calculated gamble with his new deal. Will we see this type of gamble from more teams?
NHL Prospect Pool Overview '26-27: Toronto Maple Leafs First-Overall Pick Gavin McKenna Key To Present and Future
The Toronto Maple Leafs took major strides to improve its pipeline of prospects this summer. Beyond Gavin McKenna, which players are close to making the jump to the NHL? Tony Ferrari takes a deep dive.
NHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 29, Seattle Kraken
TheHockeyNews.com is ranking the NHL's 32 teams for their performance throughout the off-season, with today's focus being on the Seattle Kraken. Can they push for a spot in the playoffs after an eventful summer?
NHL Rumor Roundup: Wild Still Trying To Sign Quinn Hughes, Searching For A Center
Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin is preaching patience as he attempts to sign Quinn Hughes to an extension. Meanwhile, his search for a first-line center continues.
2027 Prospect Milan Sundström Is Chasing Hockey History While Forging His Own Legacy
Milan Sundström is proving why he is one of Sweden's top prospects for the 2027 NHL Draft. While his father carved out an accomplished hockey career, the 17-year-old is showing he has the talent to create a legacy all on his own.
Opinion: A New Arena Won't Fix The Calgary Flames' Biggest Problems
The Calgary Flames' new arena is slated to open at the start of the 2027-28 season, but a change of scenery won't be enough to bring them to Stanley Cup contention.
Three UFAs Who NHL Teams Should Sign To PTOs
With most of the top unrestricted free agents signed, there are a few NHL players still available that could end up being great low-risk bets to take with professional tryout agreements ahead of the upcoming season.
The Three Best Ex-NCAA Rookies In The Pacific Division For 2026-27
Former NCAA players will soon make up a huge percentage of all rookies in the NHL, so who are the three to look out for in the Pacific Division for 2026-27?
NHL Prospect Pool Overview ‘26-27: Tampa Bay Lightning Happily Paying For Decade of Contention
While the Tampa Bay Lightning haven't been focused on building a deep prospect pool, there are some promising players that could end up being foundational pieces of the team's next era of hockey. Tony Ferrari takes a deep dive.
'A Championship' — Why Trey Augustine Is The Key To The Detroit Red Wings' Resurgence
With a trophy case full of gold medals and NCAA honors, this elite prospect aims to stabilize Detroit’s volatile crease and end a decade-long playoff drought.
NHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 30, Chicago Blackhawks
TheHockeyNews.com is ranking the NHL's 32 teams for their performance throughout the off-season, with today's focus being on the Chicago Blackhawks. Do they have enough new talent to make the playoffs, or is more pain ahead?
NHL Rumor Roundup: Red Wings No Closer To Trading Dylan Larkin Or Hiring A New GM
It's been two months since Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin's trade request was made public, but any attempts to move him could be on hold as the Red Wings search for a new general manager.
How 2028 Prospect Joey Cullen Is Carving Unique Path In Hockey Family Legacy
Joey Cullen, son of three-time Stanley Cup champion Matt Cullen, is one of the top projected prospects for the 2028 NHL Draft. As the first player in his family to play at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, the 16-year-old is paving his own way with the help of his hockey family.
How The Sharks' And Ducks' Blueline Could Decide Their Playoff Fate
The Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks are Pacific Division rivals, and next year, the Ducks and Sharks could be fighting for third place in the Pacific. But San Jose and Anaheim's defense corps are built differently – and the Sharks and Ducks D-men could help push their team into the 2027 playoffs.
The Three Best Ex-NCAA Rookies In The NHL's Metropolitan Division In 2026-27
Former NCAA players will soon make up a huge percentage of all rookies in the NHL, so who are the most important in the Metropolitan Division for 2026-27?
The Hockey News Big Show: What Can McKenna Deliver As Maple Leafs Rookie?
Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy, and Drew Shore discuss Gavin McKenna's expectations as a rookie for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the top prospects to watch at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, Alexander Nikishin’s future, and more.
NHL Prospect Pool Overview '26-27: Seattle Kraken Pipeline Can Inject Life Into Underwhelming Roster
The Seattle Kraken are looking to find ways to turn multiple seasons of disappointing results into playoff contention. With a promising pipeline of young talent, it's time for the next wave of youngsters to take the reins and build a competitive roster.
NHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 31, Anaheim Ducks
Most of the big off-season moves in the NHL have been made, but how has the balance of power shifted? We delve into that with TheHockeyNews.com's new series ranking the off-season performances of the 32 NHL teams. In today's file we're focused on team No. 31, the Anaheim Ducks.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Will The Hurricanes Re-Sign Or Trade Alexander Nikishin?
It was reported following the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs that the Carolina Hurricanes were considering whether to trade or re-sign defenseman Alexander Nikishin. As training camp approaches, they don't seem any closer to doing either.
NHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 32, Detroit Red Wings
TheHockeyNews.com is kicking off our off-season rankings with the team that had the worst off-season – the Detroit Red Wings. The Wings parted ways with GM Steve Yzerman, but they've made few positive off-season surprises. Detroit is now headed for another year without Stanley Cup playoff action.
NHL Nugget: Robert Thomas Tried To Recreate Big Moments Outdoors Growing Up
Robert Thomas is the latest focus in Shinny or Nothing.
What Are Realistic NHL Rookie Expectations For Maple Leafs' Gavin McKenna?
The Toronto Maple Leafs hit the jackpot when they won the 2026 NHL draft lottery and picked star winger Gavin McKenna first overall. But in his first year in the harsh glare of the Toronto spotlight, what are fair expectations for McKenna?
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