Happy Monday, friends! Been a while.
It’s been a quiet few weeks around Little Caesars Arena, but the hockey world at large has been anything but. With the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan officially wrapping up, we are staring down the final stretch of the NHL season. The Red Wings (33-19-6) return to the ice this Thursday.
Red, White, and Golden
Talk about a historic weekend for Team USA Hockey. For the first time ever, both the Men’s and Women’s National Teams secured gold medal...
Good morning, everyone, and a happy Monday to you all. As per tradition, I’ve got a brand new mailbag set to go after taking your questions and sending them to the crew for their takes. This week, we’re discussing the Oilers‘ approach to the trade deadline, Canada vs. USA, the Bobby McMann rumours, and more….
Acquiring Adam Fox accelerated the last rebuild. Could trading him accelerate the next one?
Good morning. Shawn McFarland writes about the Texas Rangers getting their first look at MacKenzie Gore in his exhibition debut yesterday. McFarland checks out what we learned over the first week of game action at Surprise with the Rangers sorting through their bullpen options. Kennedi Landry writes that the Rangers plan to be more aggressive […]
Welcome to the Game Day Thread for the games in the week of 2/23. What will we do without the Oylmpics to watch? (I don’t know about you, but Ski Mountaineering has jumped into my top three Winter Olympics sports.) Congratulations to Saros and Haula on their bronze medals and to Dr. Kevin on his GOLD medal.
Games this week are:
Thursday 2/26 vs Chicago Blackhawks 7pm Central on FanDuel and ESPN
Saturday 2/28 at Dallas Stars 7pm Central on FanDuel and ESPN
Go P...
MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 22: Brock Nelson #29 of Team United States celebrates following the Men's Gold Medal match between Canada and the United States. (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Colorado Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog heartbreakingly describes Sweden Olympics exit. [ Sporting News ]
USA’s Brock Nelson continues family legacy with his Olympic gold medal achievement. [ Sports Illustrated ]
MacKinnon: ‘You be the judge of who was the better t...
Jack Hughes’ overtime winner to lift Team USA over Canada 2-1 for Olympic gold is more than a single game result; it’s a generational moment for American hockey. A point of pride that hits especially deep in Minnesota, the State of Hockey.
For the first time since the Miracle on Ice in 1980, t...
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BLACKHAWKS
Colton Dach hoping to earn more ice time after rejuvenating break ( Sun-Times )
Blackhawks trade deadline preview: Murphy, Dickinson, other veterans might be moved out ( Sun-Times )
Ryan Greene is eager to get back on the ice after a surprise scratch ( Tribune )
Blackhawks, European prospect update, 2/20: Kantserov, Frondell still shining ( SCH )
Blackhawks NCAA/USHL prospect update, 2/19: ...
Welcome to the first day of the post-Olympic period, folks! If you’re in New England (or elsewhere in the northeast), you probably find yourself smack in the middle of a blizzard…just what we all need with plenty of snow still on the ground from recent storms. This one appears to be a classic New England […]
Jack Hughes scored the golden goal 1:41 into overtime and Connor Hellebuyck delivered the performance of a lifetime with 41 saves as the United States defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime to win the gold medal at the Olympics for the time in forty-six years. The United States finished the tournament with a perfect 6–0 record, outscoring its opponents 26–9.
Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk added a gold medal to his two Stanely Cup championships. He played 15:09 for the Americans, regis...
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We’re in that slow period between the Super Bowl and the new league year where it sometimes feels like the NFL world has ground to a halt. And that makes it a perfect time to ask: Where in the world are our Cat Scratch Reader readers? We don’t want or need your address or any […]
The Point Gawd Chelsea Gray is known for her dazzling passes and her ability to be almost unguardable when she gets on a hot streak. On Sunday night, she delivered one of those kinds of performances, matching Marina Mabrey’s Unrivaled record for 3-pointers in a game with 10. The number is gaudy, but it was […]
Good morning Gang Green Nation! The New York metropolitan area is in the tail end of the Blizzard of ‘26. Heavy snow and howling winds make things treacherous out there. Hopefully you are all safe and warm as you ride out the storm. For the Jets the storm never seems to end, but someday things […]
Jake Guentzel may not have had the biggest impact on the stat sheet, but he has the ultimate bragging rights in the locker room as he was part of Team USA’s historic win in Milan. Guentzel comes back to Tampa with the gold medal as the Americans defeated Team Canada in overtime, 2-1, on Jack Hughes’ goal less than two minutes into the bonus session.
Forty-six years to the day of the Miracle on Ice, the United States pulled off the win. It wasn’t quite a “Do you believe in miracles?” level...
Since February 3, 2025, De’Aaron Fox has been a member of the San Antonio Spurs, before that, he spent the entirety of his career with the Sacramento Kings. On Saturday night, the Spurs hosted the Kings in the second of their games taking place in Austin. Before the game, Kings head coach Doug Christie was […]
Jack Hughes delivers gold at the Olympics! Here are your links for today: Devils Links Our guy Jack, sporting cracked teeth, with the golden goal for Team USA! Luke’s reaction to the goal: “The Devils have been one of the league’s biggest disappointments — but there are still several positives beneath the surface.” [Infernal Access […]
With the 2026 Winter Olympics officially in the books, the 2025-26 NHL season is set to resume this week. That means the playoff push is officially on for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The big question on everybody’s mind: What is going to be the status of captain Sidney Crosby following his injury in the quarterfinals of […]
Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning… The 2026 Winter Olympics are in the rearview mirror, and Team USA stood victorious, earning the gold medal in men’s ice hockey for the first time since the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” contest. Hooks has put together a collection of thoughts on the game, highlighting key […]
In 1980, it was Jim Craig. In 1996, it was Mike Richter. In 2026, it was Connor Hellebuyck playing the role of goaltender spoiler keying a U.S. victory over a favored opponent. Deciding the gold medal via 3-on-3 overtime feels silly, but it’s at least an improvement over the shootout (Peter Forsberg, 1994, and Czechs […]
After a golden morning in Italy, the Laval Rocket took the ice once again in Utica less than 24 hours after thwarting the Utica Comets in a shootout on Saturday night. Laval’s hard-fought win pushed their point streak to 10 games and opened their lead atop the AHL’s North Division to seven points before puck drop.
With some bumps and bruises along with a possible illness going around the team at the end of a three-games-in-three-days stretch, there were some lineup changes for Pascal Vinc...
*We’re reveling in a lot of Olympic buzz right now, and on top of appreciating the highs that come from this most recent win for the USA, we’re taking a look back at some standout performances from Flyers players in tournaments past. [ BSH ]
*Members of the American team also made a really touching tribute to the Gaudreau brothers after their win. [ Inquirer ]
*Rasmus Ristolainen showed really well on the way to a bronze medal with Finland, and now it’s time to ask — might this be en...
Coming into the season, the Boston Celtics weren’t taken nearly as seriously as in recent years. The team was dismissed early and so, too, were Jaylen Brown’s chances of mounting a legitimate MVP case. Brown, the lone man in the driver’s seat with Jayson Tatum sidelined, has reshaped not only how he’s perceived but also […]
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Lane Hutson believes Team USA’s gold medal ranks right at the top of the list of hockey accomplishments by the American men. [ Journal de Montreal ]
Juraj Slafkovský was named to the Olympic All-Star Team, joining Connor McDavid, Macklin Celebrini, Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes, and Connor Hellebuyck. [ NHL.com ]
Hutson won the fastest skater competition at the Habs’ skills showcase. Arber Xhekaj once again had the hardest shot at 107.3 mph, while ...