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How Morgan Rielly Can Still Make The Most Of His Maple Leafs Future
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made major roster renovations, but defenseman Morgan Rielly remains on the roster. If the Maple Leafs don't trade Rielly, how can he bounce back from a drop in production?
NHL Coach Rankings: The No. 5 Bench Boss Boosted The Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks decided to give Joel Quenneville another chance at coaching in the NHL nearly a year after he was reinstated. The team improved significantly in 2025-26.
NHL Prospect Pool Overview '26-27: Ottawa Senators Lean Into Skill At The Draft
The Ottawa Senators needed to swing on skill at the 2026 NHL draft, and they did a nice job of injecting much-needed juice into their prospect pipeline.
Memorial Cup-Winning Coach Hopes To Someday Bring 'Position-Less Hockey' To The NHL
Jussi Ahokas joins the Colorado Avalanche's AHL affiliate after winning the Memorial Cup with the Kitchener Rangers. His creative coaching style and transition to North America make him an intriguing Finnish bench boss.
Prime Video Acquires Wednesday Night Hockey And Three NHL Playoff Series In Canada For 12 Years
From 2026-27 through 2037-38, Prime Video is expected to broadcast national NHL regular-season games on Wednesday nights and carry select early-round playoff series in Canada.
Flyers' Matvei Michkov Should Win Over Rick Tocchet's Trust After Passing On A Vacation
Matvei Michkov is doing all he can to show up to Philadelphia Flyers training camp in shape after his coach called him out for not doing so last year. Improving in specific areas should help him gain Tocchet's trust.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Catching Up On McDavid, Wright And Nikishin Trade Speculation
Would Oilers captain Connor McDavid want to join the Flyers? Are the Penguins looking at Shane Wright? Are the Blues still interested in Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin?
Top Three Goalies In The NHL's Best Goaltending Division
The Atlantic Division is home to two 2025-26 Vezina finalists and two other Vezina winners. But who are the three best goalies in the Atlantic going into next season?
NHL Prospect Pool Overview '26-27: New York Rangers Are Failing At Player Development
The New York Rangers have intriguing prospects in the pipeline, but they must turn a few of them into NHLers and high-impact players. Tony Ferrari takes a deep dive.
The Hockey News Big Show: Does John Tortorella Deserve Another Chance In The NHL?
Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discuss Tortorella's coaching future, Kirill Marchenko trade speculation, Morgan Rielly's future and more.
Three Buffalo Sabres Trade Targets After Missing Out On Patrick Kane
The Sabres could use a boost on offense after moving on from Alex Tuch and failing to sign Patrick Kane. These three potential trade targets would be big swings.
NHL Coach Rankings: At No. 6, Stanley Cup Champion Faces Different Challenge With Rangers
A two-time Stanley Cup champion and Olympic gold medallist couldn't help his new squad bounce back from a freefall in the standings. Can Mike Sullivan do it in 2026-27?
NHL Rumor Roundup: Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko Remains Linked To Canadiens
A month after Kirill Marchenko first surfaced in the rumor mill, the Columbus Blue Jackets right winger became a hot topic of recent speculation. Is a trade really close?
Six Notable NHL Players Who Have The Most To Prove In 2026-27
Many NHLers have something to prove in 2026-27, but a handful of players stand out as particularly in need of proving something next year. Here are six notable players who have the most to prove next season.
Just Being Frank: Blackhawks' Nazar In Position To Make Next Step On And Off Ice
Armed with 122 games of NHL experience and a seven-year contract extension, Frank Nazar is ready and willing to be a leader in Chicago’s dressing room
Top Three Teams To Win The Stanley Cup For the First Time In Franchise History
Only 10 active teams in the NHL haven't won a Stanley Cup yet. Here are the top three teams among those title-less franchises that are next in line to win the Cup.
Three Memorable Moments From The NHL's Top Rivalries In 2025–2026
From some of the top rivalries in the NHL currently, here are three memorable moments that transpired in the 2025-26 season.
NHL Coach Rankings: St-Louis At No. 7, The Genius Behind The Canadiens' Growth
Continuing along with the ranking of the NHL's 32 head coaches, we're focused on the up-and-comer coach who comes in at No. 7 on this list – Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St-Louis.
Three NHL Players Entering Their 20th Season In 2026-27
These three well-respected veterans will be playing their 20th NHL seasons in 2026-27.
Four NHL Teams That Could Seek John Tortorella's Services Next Season
Veteran coach John Tortorella made a shocking return to the NHL last season with the Vegas Golden Knights. But after getting Vegas to the Stanley Cup final, Tortorella won't be returning to Vegas in 2026-27. But here are four potential NHL destinations for Tortorella.
Taking The Stage: Canucks Will Look To Buium For Breakout Season
A dazzling skill set makes Zeev Buium hard to miss. And as the Vancouver Canucks look to turn the page on a miserable season, he’s poised to help lead them into the future
Why Panthers Still Must Prove 2025-26 Was A One-Off Before Stanley Cup Expectations
The Florida Panthers have a fair excuse for why they missed the playoffs this past season, with long-term injuries to key players. But with a new-look goaltending tandem and another star in Brady Tkachuk, the Panthers must prove they're back to being a Stanley Cup favorite.
Six Canadian Youngsters Who Could Breakthrough Or Breakout In The NHL's 2026-27 Season
Here are six young Canadian stars who could be on the verge of breaking through or breaking out on an NHL roster for the 2026-27 season.
NHL Coach Rankings: Tocchet At No. 8 With Flyers Overachieving In 2025-26
Narrowing down to some of the best active coaches in the NHL, Rick Tocchet comes in next at No. 8.
Candidates To Fill Each Of The 10 Captain Vacancies In The NHL
There are 10 NHL teams that currently don't have a captain thanks to trades from this past season or off-season moves, including departures in free agency. Here are some candidates for each team to have as their next captain.