After a tough start to the NHL season, the Detroit Red Wings have fought their way back into playoff contention with an impressive run of wins. Since hiring veteran coach Todd McLellan on December 26…
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Nick Foligno plays in his 1,200th game as the Blackhawks secure a 5-3 victory in Chicago
The Chicago Blackhawks are currently at the bottom of the NHL standings, but they have managed to earn impressive victories against strong teams this season. On Saturday night, they hoped to carry that momentum when…
NHL Halts Escrow Payments: Impact on Islanders in New York
According to Marco D’Amico of RG, the NHL’s profits for the 2023-24 season were much higher than expected. As a result, players are set to get back the full 6% of their escrow payments, along…
McDavid and Myers to Face Hearings After Intense Finish in Edmonton: ‘Frustration Took Over’
The final moments of the game between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks turned intense. Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers both received match penalties for cross-checking. They will each have a…
Cale Makar became one of the quickest defensemen in NHL history to score 100 goals in Denver
Cale Makar avoids focusing on milestones, even though he often finds himself in the spotlight. The Colorado Avalanche defenseman isn’t one to seek attention, despite his impressive achievements. On Saturday, Makar reached a new milestone…
J.T. Miller Shines in Vancouver as Trade Rumors Surround Canucks’ Win Over Oilers
After one of his best performances of the season, J.T. Miller avoided addressing the possibility of being traded, despite rumors swirling. Following the Vancouver Canucks’ 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers, Miller was asked about…
Evgeni Malkin’s Stanley Cup rings were discovered in another part of his Pittsburgh home after a burglary
Pittsburgh Penguins player Evgeni Malkin’s three Stanley Cup rings were found after being stolen during a break-in at his home. Allegheny County Police announced on Thursday that the rings were recovered in a different area…
Pittsburgh Penguins fan takes puck from child, sparks backlash at PPG Paints Arena
A Pittsburgh Penguins fan caused a stir on Sunday night after taking a puck from a young boy who wanted it, leading to a lot of anger from other fans. The incident took place at…
Ovechkin’s chase for the record and the Capitals’ rise spark a betting frenzy in Washington
Wayne Gretzky’s records are not meant to be broken. He has nearly 1,000 more career points (2,857) than Jaromir Jagr (1,921, who is in second place) and over 1,200 more than the closest active player,…
3 Feasible Trade Offers That Could Bring Elias Pettersson to the Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are currently one of the worst teams in the NHL. They are not going to be “buyers” at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, but this doesn’t mean they won’t make a trade.…
NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 list, with points pace for each team
There is no official midseason mark for the NHL season, but with many teams having played 41 games or more, it’s a good time to take another look at each team’s performance based on preseason…
Boston: Bruins’ path to turning the season around lies in internal improvement
Internal improvement is best way for Bruins to turn season around originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Bruins aren’t as bad as their recent struggles might make it seem. But if the team…
NHL Team Relocations: Business Move or Betrayal of Local Communities?
The following excerpt is from The Franchise: The Business of Building Winning Teams by Craig Custance, Copyright 2024, published with permission from Simon & Schuster. All rights reserved. Available on October 15. Brian MacLellan was…
Player Endorsements in the NHL: Why Are They Falling Behind Other Sports?
The NHL is one of the four major professional sports leagues in North America. Hockey is known for having one of the greatest trophies in sports, the Stanley Cup, and has passionate fans. However, hockey…
Pay Discrepancy in the NHL: Should Salary Caps Be Reassessed?
The NHL’s salary-cap situation has been quite dull over the past few years. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 hit the league hard, causing revenues to drop by nearly 20 percent in 2019-20, and then a…
The NHL’s Gender Equality Efforts: Are Women Receiving Equal Opportunities?
In honor of Women’s History Month and gender equality, the NHL and NHLPA are celebrating women from all parts of the hockey world, both on and off the ice, through their Hockey is for Everyone™…
Climate Change and Outdoor Hockey: Is the NHL Contributing Enough?
It was meant to be a festival — a full celebration of pond hockey. This is the casual version of the winter sport that kids first play on local ponds and outdoor rinks, often using…
Concussions in Hockey: Is the NHL Taking Sufficient Steps to Safeguard Players?
In 2016 Sidney Crosby, one of the top stars in professional hockey, was benched indefinitely after being diagnosed with his third concussion. This injury puts the season, and possibly his career, at risk for the…
Should NHL players be permitted to compete in the Olympics?
NHL players will be returning to the Olympics for the first time in over ten years. The top hockey league in the world has reached an agreement that will allow its players to compete in…
The NHL’s Diversity Issue: Why Are There So Few Players of Color?
This is a dream assignment for Bill Proudman. He gets to combine his passion for equity and inclusion with his love for hockey, the sport that shaped him as a child and young adult. It’s…
Fighting in Hockey: A Tradition in the Game or a Risk to Player Safety?
Fighting in hockey is a unique and controversial part of the sport. Unlike most professional sports, where physical altercations are penalized, hockey has allowed fighting for a long time, with certain rules and guidelines in…
“NHL Trade Rumor Update: Fresh Buzz on the Canadiens and Senators, from Montreal to Ottawa”
The Montreal Canadiens have been climbing up the Eastern Conference standings recently, fighting for a wild-card spot. A month ago, when they were near the bottom of the standings, many believed GM Kent Hughes would…
The Boston Bruins, based in Boston, maintain their strong presence in the NHL with impressive performances
When David Pastrnak says he’s feeling good about his game, it’s a positive sign for the Boston Bruins. Despite a 5-4 overtime loss to the New York Islanders on Sunday night at TD Garden, Pastrnak…