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Five NHL Players Who Should Be On The Trade Market If Their Teams Start Slow
Even within the first few weeks of the season, it can become obvious which teams are falling out of contention. That may lead some to consider which of their players to trade for futures, including these top candidates.
Prospect Watch: Kings President Luc Robitaille Backs 'Growth' Of USHL West Coast Expansion
Expansion is on the horizon for the USHL, and Los Angeles Kings president Luc Robitaille is at the forefront of the league's initiative to grow hockey on the West Coast.
EA Sports NHL 27 Predicts Utah Mammoth Will Win The Stanley Cup In 2026-27
NHL 27 has Utah Mammoth fans dreaming big, predicting Clayton Keller, Karel Vejmelka and company will shock the hockey world by capturing the franchise’s first Stanley Cup.
NHL Off-Season Rankings Hub: All 32 Teams In One Place
TheHockeyNews.com has wrapped up its off-season rankings, highlighting the best and worst moves from all 32 NHL teams throughout the summer. Find all breakdowns and analysis from this series here.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Nikishin To The Blues? Will Xhekaj And Bolduc Stay In Montreal?
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin could be a trade target for the St. Louis Blues. Meanwhile, winger Zachary Bolduc could be close to a new contract with the Montreal Canadiens, but defenseman Arber Xhekaj seems no closer to a deal.
Four NHL Training Camp Battles To Follow In 2026-27
As with every NHL season, training camps will have numerous battles for players to either earn jobs, or earn spots on specific lines. Which four training camp battles are likely to be the most compelling?
The Hockey News Wraparound: Did The Washington Capitals Have The Best Off-Season In The NHL?
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Eric Cruikshank discuss the Luke Evangelista trade between the Nashville Predators and the New Jersey Devils, Robert Thomas being named captain of the St. Louis Blues, and more.
Should The Carolina Hurricanes Run With A Bussi-Kochetkov Goaltending Tandem?
The Stanley Cup Champions lost a solid veteran goaltender in the summer and didn't replace him despite having a ton of cap space. How viable is that strategy?
NHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 1, Washington Capitals
TheHockeyNews.com has been ranking the off-season of the 32 NHL teams, and we're finally at the No. 1 spot in our list. That honor goes to the Washington Capitals, who've made a slew of huge moves this summer.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Trade Speculation Begins About Quinn Hughes, Latest Buzz On Drake Batherson
The lack of progress in contract talks between the Minnesota Wild and Quinn Hughes could prompt more trade speculation. Meanwhile, the Ottawa Senators and Drake Batherson could run out of time to get an eight-year extension done before the Sept. 15 deadline.
Evander Kane May Have Burned His Last Bridge In The NHL
Former Vancouver Canucks winger Evander Kane is looking for a new team to play for, and his latest off-ice controversy might signal the end of his NHL career.
Most Successful PTO Signings In Recent NHL History
Every NHL season provides a new opportunity for players to try and prove their worth, even if they aren't under an official contract. That's where professional tryouts come in. Jim Parsons takes a look at some of the recent success stories from PTOs in recent NHL history.
The Best NCAA Hockey Teams Ever Assembled
With the college hockey season just around the corner, it's time to rank the best and most impactful teams in the history of the NCAA.
St. Louis Blues Name Robert Thomas 25th Captain In Franchise History
After parting ways with Brayden Schenn at the NHL Trade Deadline last season, the St. Louis Blues have named Robert Thomas as the 25th captain in franchise history.
NHL Announces Prime Video Will Stream Local Broadcasts For Six Teams In Multi-Year Partnership
The NHL is continuing to expand its relationship with Amazon Prime Video, with the league announcing a multi-year agreement that will see local broadcasts for six teams hosted on the platform beginning in the 2026-27 season.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Could Dylan Larkin Or Kirill Marchenko Get Traded To The Canadiens?
The Montreal Canadiens' ongoing need for a top-six forward has some observers suggesting Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin or Columbus Blue Jackets winger Kirill Marchenko would be good fits.
New York Rangers Sign Eeli Tolvanen To One-Year Contract
The New York Rangers have signed former Seattle Kraken winger Eeli Tolvanen to a one-year contract ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season.
NHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 2, Toronto Maple Leafs
As part of TheHockeyNews.com's current series ranking the off-seasons of every NHL team, we're focusing today's article on team No. 2 – the Toronto Maple Leafs.
New Jersey Devils Acquire Luke Evangelista From Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators have sent forward Luke Evangelista to the New Jersey Devils for a pair of picks in the 2028 NHL Draft.
Certainty Amidst Chaos: Why The Colorado Avalanche Are Stanley Cup Favorites In 2026-27
Predicting how most NHL teams will do is a tall task. But with the powerhouse Colorado Avalanche icing a similar team to last year, it’s easy to see them winning it all.
Anaheim Ducks To Retire Ryan Getzlaf's No. 15 Jersey In 2026-27 NHL Season
The Anaheim Ducks are honouring their franchise's all-time leading scorer, Ryan Getzlaf, by retiring his jersey in the 2026-27 NHL season.
The First Three Things The Next Detroit Red Wings GM Needs To Do
We're now into September and the Detroit Red Wings, somehow, still don't have a new general manager. That means work is piling up as training camp approaches, so here are the first three things he should do when he gets the job.
Wild's Guerin On How Makar's Extension Impacts Hughes: 'Quinn Might Be After Different Things'
After Cale Makar signed a massive eight-year extension with the Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes' next contract has come into the spotlight. Wild GM Bill Guerin isn't concerned about where their negotiations currently stand.
Five AHL Players Who Deserve An NHL Opportunity In 2026-27
Every new NHL season provides a chance for some AHL-affiliated players to compete for an everyday role in the lineup on the biggest stage. Andre Leal looks at a few candidates who have built up impressive resumes in the minors that warrant an NHL opportunity.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Canucks' Brock Boeser And Jake DeBrusk Could Remain Trade Candidates
Vancouver Canucks wingers Brock Boeser and Jake DeBrusk were fixtures in last season's rumor mill, a trend that will likely continue as the club rebuilds with younger talent.
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