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Ottawa's Tim Stutzle Breaks Silence On Brady Tkachuk Trade: 'You’re Always Surprised Over A Big Move Like That'
With Brady Tkachuk gone, the Ottawa Senators find themselves without a captain for the first time since 2020-21. And while Tim Stutzle could end up getting the 'C', he said replacing Tkachuk's leadership in the dressing room will not be easy.
What Should The Maple Leafs Expect From Morgan Rielly This Season?
Morgan Rielly is about to enter his 14th NHL season with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but there's been intense trade speculation that the defenseman addressed this week. Are we about to see Rielly traded out of Toronto, or is he going to be a Maple Leaf for life?
The Hockey News Wraparound: How Should The Ducks Handle Gauthier’s Contract Dilemma?
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello, and Frank Zawrazky break down the latest rumors surrounding Cutter Gauthier’s future with the Anaheim Ducks, the NHL’s Global Series announcement for 2027, and more.
Four Things The St. Louis Blues Need To Get Back Into The Stanley Cup Playoffs
The St. Louis Blues' have not been good enough to contend, but not bad enough to tank. Is there anything they can do to get back on the right track in 2026-27, and make the playoffs for just the second time in five years?
NHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 15, Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild come in at No. 15 on TheHockeyNews.com's NHL off-season rankings. How will Bill Guerin make the Wild into Stanley Cup front-runners?
NHL Rumor Roundup: Cutter Gauthier Reportedly Rejects Ducks Offer, Latest Buzz On Pavel Zacha
The cost of signing Cutter Gauthier remains high for the Anaheim Ducks. Meanwhile, there's ongoing speculation over Pavel Zacha's future with the Boston Bruins.
Maple Leafs' Bottom-Six Overhaul Could Be Crucial For Return To Playoffs
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a slew of changes this summer, particularly to their group of depth forwards. Will the Maple Leafs' bottom-six changes lead to success next year?
Breaking Down The Most Valuable Contracts In The NHL
Jim Parsons takes a look around the NHL at some of the players who provide the most value to their team, relative to their salary. With unprecedented amounts of money being handed out across the league this summer, which players bring the most to the table?
Four Things The Florida Panthers Need To Get Back To The Stanley Cup Playoffs
Injuries alone don't explain the Florida Panthers' implosion last season. How can they rebound for another run at the Stanley Cup in 2026-27?
NHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 16, Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes come in at No. 16 on TheHockeyNews.com's NHL off-season rankings. The Stanley Cup champions are running it back with a very similar group of players, but is Carolina prepared to go for back-to-back Cups this year?
2019 NHL Re-Draft: Hughes Stays No. 1, Caufield To Red Wings
The 2019 NHL Draft featured high-end talent at all three positions, headlined by New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes. Owen Cameron takes a look at what changes would be made if general managers across the league had a second chance to make their picks.
NHL Rumor Roundup: The Latest On Quinn Hughes And Drake Batherson
Contract negotiations continue for Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes and Ottawa Senators winger Drake Batherson, but there are sticking points that need to be ironed out.
Capitals' Aggressive Off-Season Could Earn Chris Patrick The Jim Gregory Award
After a sub-par season, Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick made bold changes. Now they look like a threat to win the Metropolitan Division.
NHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 17, Winnipeg Jets
The Winnipeg Jets come in at No. 17 on TheHockeyNews.com's NHL off-season rankings. Has GM Kevin Cheveldayoff done enough to get back into the Stanley Cup playoffs next season?
Gauthier's Standoff With Ducks Could Turn Ugly After Reported $52-Million Offer
A recent report suggests that Cutter Gauthier passed on a four-year extension from the Anaheim Ducks that would carry a $13-million AAV. Is this another sign of a changing financial landscape in the NHL?
What Should The Florida Panthers Do After Marchand's Surgery Announcement?
Brad Marchand announced last week that he had to have surgery "last minute," which puts his start to the season in doubt. What can the Florida Panthers do in his absence?
2020 NHL Re-Draft: Sanderson To Rangers At No. 1, Stutzle To Kings
The 2020 NHL Draft featured high-end talent at all three positions, headlined by Ottawa Senators stars Jake Sanderson and Tim Stutzle. Owen Cameron takes a look at what changes would be made if general managers across the league had a second chance to make their picks.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Will The Red Wings Honor Dylan Larkin's Trade Request?
As the dog days of summer drag on, there's no sign the Detroit Red Wings will honor Dylan Larkin's trade request. While everything's on hold until the Wings find a new GM, speculation persists over what happens next.
'You Guys Forgot Your Own History' — Gamers Lose Their Minds Over McDavid' 99 Rating
The Edmonton Oilers captain was announced as EA Sports' first 99-rated hockey player, despite the fact that several others have received 99 or above ratings in past editions of the popular video game franchise.
NHL Prospect Pool Overview Hub ‘26-27: Every Team’s Pipeline In One Place
Read all 32 of Tony Ferrari's deep dives from this year's edition of The Hockey News' Prospect Pool Overview series, breaking down the best young talent from every franchise in the NHL.
The Dallas Stars' Stanley Cup Window Could Be Closing Faster Than Expected
The Dallas Stars are one of the NHL's most-competitive teams – at least, when it comes to regular-season performances. Stanley Cup playoff success has been another story for Dallas. Is the Stars' competitive window going to close soon?
The Hockey News Big Show: Who Will Replace Tuch’s Goal-Scoring On The Sabres?
Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy, and Michael Augello discuss the Buffalo Sabres' goal-scoring dilemma, the Columbus Blue Jackets' off-season, Nikita Kucherov's next contract, and more.
Four Things The Toronto Maple Leafs Need To Return To The Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Toronto Maple Leafs weren't even close to being a playoff team last season, but after a ton of change this summer, can they get back there in 2026-27?
NHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 18, Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins come in at No. 18 on TheHockeyNews.com's NHL off-season rankings. The Bruins are historically one of the league's most competitive teams, but did they do enough this summer to keep pace in the highly-competitive Atlantic Division?
2021 NHL Re-Draft: Johnston To Sabres At No. 1, Knies To Ducks
The 2021 NHL Draft featured high-end talent at all three positions, headlined by Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston. Owen Cameron takes a look at what changes would be made if general managers across the league had a second chance to make their picks.