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2027 RFAs That NHL GMs Should Sign As Soon As Possible
After an eventful NHL off-season that saw some of the league's top young players earn massive contracts, headlined by Leo Carlsson's $90-million offer sheet, who are some pending RFAs that GMs around the league need to lock up as soon as possible?
Sabres' Luukkonen Is Ready To Set A New Standard In Buffalo: 'It's A Good Kind Of Pressure'
After ending a 14-year playoff drought, Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen wants to prove that the 2025-26 NHL season wasn't just a flash in the pan.
Draisaitl Wants Babcock To Hold Oilers "Accountable," But What Does That Mean?
Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl looks forward to new head coach Mike Babcock bringing a different attitude and mentality. What does that look like?
NHL Rumor Roundup: Flames Trade Candidates, Latest On Lohrei And Bruins
Rumors persist over trade candidates for the Calgary Flames, while Mason Lohrei could remain with the Boston Bruins following an off-season of trade speculation.
NHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 9, San Jose Sharks
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. 9 – the San Jose Sharks.
Items Maple Leafs Coach Jim Hiller Must Address Quickly
New Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller has a clear mandate to steer his team back into the Stanley Cup playoffs. What are the things Hiller needs to do to have success in Toronto and keep his job?
Can Frondell Replace Bedard As Blackhawks' No. 1 Center?: 'That’s What I Am Going To Be Fighting For'
The Chicago Blackhawks will be without Connor Bedard to start the 2026-27 season, giving an opportunity for some of the team's young stars to claim the No. 1 center spot in his absence. 19-year-old Anton Frondell believes he can take on that role.
NHL Veteran Kevin Hayes Signs With KHL Team For 2026-27 Season
After 12 seasons in the NHL, Kevin Hayes will be headed to Russia to join AK Bars Kazan in the KHL on a one-year deal.
Has Rangers’ Adam Fox Become Underrated Among NHL Defenseman?
As the NHL continues to usher in a wave of talented young defenseman, New York Rangers blueliner Adam Fox is slowly being forgotten about, while facing some undeserved criticism.
Exploring The Columbus Blue Jackets' Options Without Elvis Merzlikins
The Columbus Blue Jackets recently announced that goaltender Elvis Merzlikins is out indefinitely after undergoing shoulder surgery. What does that mean for the club's future between the pipes?
NHL Rumor Roundup: Will The Jets Trade Connor Hellebuyck Before Training Camp Opens?
The Winnipeg Jets seemed close to trading Connor Hellebuyck earlier in the off-season, but there's since been little indication that a deal is imminent. Could that change as training camp approaches?
Will Cale Makar Break The Bank On Next Contract With Colorado Avalanche?
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar will need a new contract at the end of the 2026-27 season, and GM Joe Sakic feels confident that both sides will get a deal done in the near future. What will Makar's next contract look like?
Bill Daly Q&A: NHL Deputy Commissioner On Russian Participation, Expansion, And More
The Hockey News' David Alter sits down with NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly to discuss the league's current stance on the participation of Russian athletes for the 2028 World Cup Of Hockey, potential expansion in Canada, and more in this exclusive Q&A.
Tij Iginla, Viggo Bjorck Among NHL Prospects Who Could Win Opening Night Lineup Spots
As NHL training camps are quickly approaching, Tony Ferrari breaks down some of the top young candidates around the league who will be pushing for roster spots when the 2026-27 regular season kicks off.
The Hockey News Big Show: What Are Reasonable Expectations For The Winnipeg Jets?
Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy, and Drew Shore discuss the expectations heading into the 2026-27 season for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Winnipeg Jets, predict the winners for some of the major NHL awards, and more
Nemec Seeks Revenge After Trade To Flames: 'I Want To Prove To Everyone That New Jersey Wasn’t Right'
After a whirlwind off-season, Simon Nemec is looking forward to making the most of his new opportunity with the Calgary Flames. He's also ready to show the New Jersey Devils they made a big mistake by trading him.
NHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 11, Pittsburgh Penguins
In this series from TheHockeyNews.com, we're rating the off-seasons of each NHL team. Today we focus on team No. 11, the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins have a great core of old stars, but do they have enough young talent to remain a Stanley Cup playoff team?
2016 NHL Re-Draft: Matthews Stays No. 1, Keller To Oilers
The 2016 NHL Draft featured high-end talent at all three positions, headlined by Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews. 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: Sidney Crosby Trade Rumors Resurrected, Latest Connor McDavid Buzz
The dog days of the NHL off-season have prompted some pundits to ponder the futures of Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby and Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid.
Five Moves That Defined Steve Yzerman's Disappointing Tenure With The Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings and GM Steve Yzerman parted ways after another subpar season in 2025-26. Looking back, Yzerman made a number of moves that, in retrospect, were clear losses for him. Here are five Yzerman moves that (unfortunately) defined Yzerman's tenure in Motown.
Major NHL Career Milestones That Could Be Reached In The 2026-27 Season
Sidney Crosby, Patrick Kane, and Connor McDavid highlight multiple NHL players zoning in on career milestones heading into the 2026-27 season.
Three NHL Goalies Who Could Still Be Traded This Off-Season
These three NHL goalies still have the potential to be traded before the start of the season.
Three NHL Offer Sheet Candidates For Blue Jackets' Adam Fantilli
Columbus Blue Jackets' Adam Fantilli remains unsigned as August stretches on. Are there any teams that could realistically sign him to an offer sheet or trade for him before the season begins?
NHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 12, Calgary Flames
As part of TheHockeyNews.com's series rating the off-season of every NHL team, we're focusing this file on team No. 12 on our list – the Calgary Flames.
The Best NHL Players Who Never Suited Up For The Team That Drafted Them
Being drafted by a team doesn't ensure you suit up for that franchise. These five players learned that the hard way, but they still went on to be stars in the NHL.
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