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Should The Maple Leafs Hire Mark Giordano In An Assistant Coaching Role?
When veteran defenseman Mark Giordano ended a terrific NHL playing career, he could’ve done anything in retirement. But he’s chosen to work with the Maple Leafs as a coaching advisor – and that is good news for Leafs fans.
Projecting The Top Five Candidates For The 2026-27 NHL Calder Trophy
The Calder Trophy is one of the hardest NHL awards to predict, but today, we are going to project who the top five leading candidates are for the 2026-27 season.
Dylan Larkin's Trade Request Allows The Red Wings To Tear It Down
The Detroit Red Wings are reeling from the reported trade request made by captain Dylan Larkin, but Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman must recognize an opportunity when it presents itself. That means making the most of Larkin’s trade request by rebuilding this Original Six franchise.
Five Potential NHL Free Agent Destinations For Sabres' Alex Tuch
Alex Tuch is currently the NHL’s top pending UFA forward. The Buffalo Sabres haven’t been able to lock him up yet, which raises the question of which teams could sign him if he tests free agency.
John Tortorella Might Not Entertain The Question, But Should The Golden Knights Turn To Adin Hill Over Carter Hart?
The Vegas Golden Knights have lost momentum in the series following consecutive wins by the Carolina Hurricanes. The script needs to be flipped, and there is an opportunity to do so by turning to Adin Hill over Carter Hart, but John Tortorella refuses to entertain it.
NHL Playoffs Tracker: Stanley Cup Final Odds, Latest Stories As Of June 13
The Carolina Hurricanes will have the opportunity to close out the NHL Stanley Cup final against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6, but for today, they’ll have to wait, as there are no scheduled games.
Three NHL Stars Who Could Challenge McDavid For The No. 1 Player Honor In 2026-27
Connor McDavid led The Hockey News' Top 100 players ranking to little surprise this year. But which players have some chance of unseating the Oilers captain as the top player in 2026-27?
NHL's First And Second All-Star Teams Feature Familiar Faces, Pending RFA And More
Connor McDavid, Nikita Kucherov and Jason Robertson are among the NHL players voted to the first all-star team, while Rasmus Dahlin and David Pastrnak are among those on the second all-star squad.
Three Potential Trade Destinations For Oilers' Darnell Nurse
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse has reportedly requested a trade. Let's look at three NHL teams that could be a good fit for him.
NHL's All-Rookie Team Features Islanders' Schaefer, Two Canadiens And More
There was a wide margin in votes between the players who made the NHL's all-rookie team and those who just missed the cut.
Hockey's Critical Behind-The-Scenes Teammates Head To Florida For PHATS/SPHEM Summit
Equipment managers, trainers, conditioning coaches and medical staff are set to take part in the annual PHATS/SPHEM Hockey Summit. The head equipment manager of the Buffalo Sabres explained why it's so important.
The Hockey News Big Show: Are The Hurricanes Finally Wearing Down The Golden Knights?
Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss the Hurricanes' series lead in the Cup final, what's happening to Vegas, the Calder Cup final and much more.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest On Dylan Larkin, Zach Werenski And Darnell Nurse
More teams are showing interest in Red Wings center Dylan Larkin; there's some speculation about Zach Werenski's future with the Blue Jackets, and Darnell Nurse submits his trade request to the Oilers.
NHL Nugget: The Unbelievable Tours Of The Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup has travelled all around the world, including to more than 25 countries. It's been to tropical beaches, a war zone and more.
NHL Playoffs Tracker: Stanley Cup Final Odds, Latest Stories As Of June 12
A two-day break precedes Game 6 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. Carolina's 4-2 win in Game 5 has the squad one win away from the Stanley Cup.
Golden Knights' Stanley Cup Hopes Take Major Hit As William Karlsson Injured In Game 5 Loss To Hurricanes
John Tortorella insisted he's leaving his clothes at the hotel because the Golden Knights will be back in Raleigh for Game 7 — even as William Karlsson exited Game 5 with a potential playoff-ending injury.
Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes Beat Golden Knights To Reach The Edge Of Glory
The Carolina Hurricanes have a 3-2 lead in the Stanley Cup final after scoring four unanswered goals against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5.
Nikita Kucherov's Second Hart Trophy Win Was A Long Time Coming
Nikita Kucherov has consistently been one of the most valuable players in the NHL since his first Hart Trophy win in 2018-19. It was more than time for him to win again, writes Adam Proteau.
Five NHL Players Who Could Fall From The Top 100 In 2026-27
A handful of players who were ranked among the top 100 NHL players are in danger of falling out of the ranking next year.
Former All-Star Game Goalie Could Have Tough Time Making NHL Comeback
Alexandar Georgiev must convince one team he can replicate some of his best years in The Show to reignite his NHL career. That said, he couldn't capitalize on his chance last year.
The Wraparound: Should The Senators Target Jake DeBrusk From The Canucks?
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jim Parsons discuss Darnell Nurse's trade request, a potential trade fit for Jake DeBrusk, Patrik Allvin's new job with Seattle and much more.
Is It Time For The OHL And Jr. Hockey To Cap Trades And Save The Playoffs?
Teams in the OHL, WHL and QMJHL are almost always either loading up for a championship or tearing it down to the studs, with little in between. It's time to address the parity problem and make the playoffs more interesting.
Oilers Want To Free Up $9.25 Million With Nurse Trade. Can They Spend It Wisely?
The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly trying to trade Darnell Nurse, mainly to clear his cap hit and use that space to address holes on the roster. If history is any indication, the Oilers might not use that space well.
Stanley Cup Final: Rod Brind'Amour Keeps Frederik Andersen's Status A Mystery Before Game 5
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen didn't take the ice with his teammates ahead of Game 5 but skated on his own.
Least-Watched Stanley Cup Final In Recent Memory? Why Canada's Tuning Out Carolina Vs. Vegas
The Stanley Cup final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights is doing huge numbers in the U.S. The same cannot be said in Canada, and that may be an understatement.