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.…
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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…
Ducks bring confidence into matchup against Lightning in Anaheim
The Anaheim Ducks have been on a roll recently, taking down some of the NHL’s top teams, and they’ll have another shot at a win on Sunday when the Tampa Bay Lightning wrap up their…
Hurricanes and Penguins seek answers amid losing streaks in Raleigh
The Carolina Hurricanes and Pittsburgh Penguins are both struggling as they head into their game on Sunday in Raleigh, N.C. Both teams have lost four of their last six games and are coming off recent…
After a road sweep, the Bruins return to Boston to face the Islanders
The Boston Bruins are back from a three-game road trip and will host the New York Islanders for their first home game of the 2025 calendar year on Sunday evening. Both teams are looking to…
Rangers aim for a positive outlook as they face the Blackhawks in Chicago
The New York Rangers are not giving up on the season despite having lost five out of their last six games. Their recent struggles have dropped their record to 17-20-1, but the Rangers are still…
NHL roundup: Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd goal in the Washington Capitals’ 7-4 victory in Washington, D.C.
Dylan Strome scored a goal and added two assists, while Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal in the Washington Capitals’ 7-4 victory against the New York Rangers on Saturday. Logan Thompson made 29 saves…
Detroit Red Wings End Slump with Win Against Blue Jackets in Columbus
The Detroit Red Wings overcame a two-goal lead loss to secure a thrilling 5-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Thursday night. Head coach Todd McLellan said, “The finish is what…
Edmonton Oilers Beat Anaheim Ducks in Edmonton; Draisaitl’s Point Streak Reaches 13 Games
Leon Draisaitl scored with 1:35 left in the third period to help the Edmonton Oilers secure a 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks at Rogers Place on Friday. This goal extended his point streak to…
Juuse Saros recorded 27 saves as the Nashville Predators defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 in Vancouver
Juuse Saros made 27 saves to earn his fourth shutout of the season, leading the Nashville Predators to a 3-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Friday. Steven Stamkos scored the first goal of the…
Jordan Binnington Earns 18th Career Shutout in Blues’ 4-0 Victory in St. Louis
Jordan Binnington from Richmond Hill, Ontario earned his 18th career shutout in the NHL on Friday. He achieved this in a 4-0 victory for the St. Louis Blues against the Ottawa Senators at the Enterprise…