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NHL suspends Penguins winger Bryan Rust for head shot

NHL suspends Penguins winger Bryan Rust for head shot

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety has imposed a suspension on Penguins winger Bryan Rust for an illegal check to the head.

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / January 27
Aleksander Barkov's return to skating could give Panthers a huge boost

Aleksander Barkov's return to skating could give Panthers a huge boost

The two-time reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers have been going through this season at an immense degree of difficulty.

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good
The 'NHL Selke Trophy winners' quiz
Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 27
Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko out for the season

Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko out for the season

The Vancouver Canucks have been without starting netminder Thatcher Demko since Jan. 10, and that absence will extend to the rest of the season.

Oilers achieve NHL history with hat tricks by key defensemen
Avalanche sign Sam Malinski to four-year extension
Canucks give agent of Evander Kane permission to facilitate trade
The 25 greatest NHL goalies who never won a Stanley Cup
Sam Malinski News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 27
Avalanche sign Sam Malinski to four-year extension

Avalanche sign Sam Malinski to four-year extension

The Avalanche announced they’ve signed defenseman Sam Malinski to a four-year contract extension. 

Avalanche doubling down on Brock Nelson has paid off this season
The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks
The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / January 27
Oilers achieve NHL history with hat tricks by key defensemen

Oilers achieve NHL history with hat tricks by key defensemen

The Edmonton Oilers are no strangers to making goal-scoring history, but they did so in a new way on Monday.

NHL roundup: Mattias Ekholm posts hat trick as Oilers top Ducks
Mattias Ekholm's hat trick carries Oilers past Ducks
25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 27
Maple Leafs could be deadline sellers — and it may go deeper than expected

Maple Leafs could be deadline sellers — and it may go deeper than expected

With the playoff picture growing murkier by the day, there is increasing belief around the league that the Toronto Maple Leafs could approach the trade deadline as sellers — and that would include dumping the contracts of more than just a few obvious options.

Leafs’ Auston Matthews expects USA to challenge for Olympic gold
Team USA's Olympic hockey decisions continue to look worse
Brock Nelson's hat trick carries Avalanche past Maple Leafs
Is Alexis Lafreniere a building block for the Rangers?
Inside the Penguins’ dilemma regarding Evgeni Malkin
New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / January 25
Is Alexis Lafreniere a building block for the Rangers?

Is Alexis Lafreniere a building block for the Rangers?

With the Rangers facing another retool, is Lafreniere a part of the long term plan or could he be among the players moved?

Team USA's Olympic hockey decisions continue to look worse
Penguins' Evgeni Malkin makes thoughts on retirement clear
Inside the Penguins’ Malkin dilemma
Mitch Marner's harsh reception in Toronto sign of frustration
Rookie Beckett Sennecke (hat trick), Ducks trip Flames in OT
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 25
Team USA's Olympic hockey decisions continue to look worse

Team USA's Olympic hockey decisions continue to look worse

The United States men's Olympic hockey team is going to enter the tournament in Italy next month as a medal contender. It is a very good team on paper, and one of the best they have ever sent to the Olympics. 

Mitch Marner's harsh reception in Toronto sign of frustration
Penguins' Evgeni Malkin makes thoughts on retirement clear
Robert Thomas is available – but does Doug Armstrong want to move him?
Which team would be a good fit for Canucks' Elias Pettersson?
Sabres acquire Gavin Bayreuther from Hurricanes for Viktor Neuchev
Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / January 24
Stars' Glen Gulutzan on Jason Robertson: 'I still don't know why he's not on' U.S. Olympic team

Stars' Glen Gulutzan on Jason Robertson: 'I still don't know why he's not on' U.S. Olympic team

In his postgame remarks to the media on Friday night, Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan took the opportunity to stand up for his star player in the midst of his career season.

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good
The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 24
Which team would be a good fit for Elias Pettersson?

Which team would be a good fit for Elias Pettersson?

The Vancouver Canucks are beginning their teardown.

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks
The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 23
Mitch Marner's harsh reception in Toronto sign of frustration

Mitch Marner's harsh reception in Toronto sign of frustration, missed opportunities 

If things had gone according to plan for Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs, he would have been one of the most popular players in the history of the franchise. He could have been, anyway. Maybe he even should have been.

Evgeni Malkin makes thoughts on retirement clear after dominant win
Senators' Linus Ullmark opens up about reasons for leave of absence
Robert Thomas is available, but does Doug Armstrong want to move him?
Which 2025 playoff team is under the most pressure right now?
2026 NHL Mock Draft: And with the first pick, the Canucks take…
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 23
2026 NHL Mock Draft: And with the first pick, the Canucks take…

2026 NHL Mock Draft: And with the first pick, the Canucks take…

We’re fully past the halfway point in the 2026 NHL Draft season, so it’s time to have some fun. We haven’t done a mock draft yet this season, given the small sample size means things change on a nightly basis.

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks
Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 23
Is Mitch Marner the most hated athlete in Toronto?

Is Mitch Marner the most hated athlete in Toronto?

The years-long drama that was Marner’s tenure in Toronto, rife with contractual disputes and playoff disappointments, left a bitter taste in Leafs fans' mouths.

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good
The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 23
Which 2025 playoff team is under the most pressure right now?

Which 2025 playoff team is under the most pressure right now?

Only three teams who were in last year’s eight-team playoff field are currently in the picture right now.

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good
The 'Active Stanley Cup Playoffs points leaders' quiz
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The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz
 The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
 The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz
The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 23
Stuart Skinner under fire for 'avoiding' Oilers in Penguins win

Stuart Skinner under fire for 'avoiding' Oilers in Penguins win

The Stuart Skinner saga with the Edmonton Oilers was well-documented. 

The 25 greatest NHL goalies who never won a Stanley Cup
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / January 23
Penguins' Evgeni Malkin makes thoughts on retirement clear

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin makes thoughts on retirement clear after dominant win over Oilers

Malkin left little doubt about his mindset regarding his future.

Mitch Marner's harsh reception in Toronto sign of frustration
Senators' Linus Ullmark opens up about reasons for leave of absence
Robert Thomas is available, but does Doug Armstrong want to move him?
Which team would be a good fit for Canucks' Elias Pettersson?
Sabres acquire Gavin Bayreuther from Hurricanes for Viktor Neuchev
Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / January 22
Bruce Cassidy on Mitch Marner's Toronto return: He'll have to 'be ready'

Golden Knights' Bruce Cassidy on Mitch Marner's return to Toronto: He 'will have to just be ready for what comes his way'

The highly anticipated return of a hometown product is going to lead to a lot of emotions.

Steven Stamkos continues career renaissance season with hat trick 
Roman Josi appears in 1,000th NHL game, makes Predators history
Blue Jackets center Charlie Coyle plays 1,000th NHL game
Senators veteran forward David Perron out five to seven wWeeks
Senators' Linus Ullmark opens up about reasons for leave of absence
Rick Tocchet sends a strong message after another Flyers meltdown
St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / January 23
Which team would be a great fit for Robert Thomas?

Which team would be a great fit for Robert Thomas?

With the St. Louis Blues struggling to keep up with the rest of the pack in the Western Conference, general manager Doug Armstrong might start looking at offloading some assets and start looking toward the future.

Robert Thomas is available – but does Doug Armstrong ideally want to move him?
The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks
Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?
Steven Stamkos News / Yardbarker / January 23
Predators star Steven Stamkos continues career renaissance season with hat trick 

Predators star Steven Stamkos continues career renaissance season with hat trick 

Making the difference in the game, Steven Stamkos turned back the clock and scored a hat trick.

Predators' Roman Josi appears in 1,000th NHL game, makes franchise history
Senators' Linus Ullmark opens up about reasons for leave of absence
25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good
The 'Active NHL skaters with 1,000 games played' quiz
Roman Josi News / Daily Faceoff / January 22
Predators' Roman Josi appears in 1,000th NHL game, makes franchise history

Predators' Roman Josi appears in 1,000th NHL game, makes franchise history

History has been made in Smashville. 

Blue Jackets center Charlie Coyle plays 1,000th NHL game
25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good
The 'Active NHL skaters with 1,000 games played' quiz
Garnet Hathaway News / Daily Faceoff / January 22
Garnet Hathaway's empty-net blunder fuels Mammoth comeback win

Garnet Hathaway's empty-net blunder fuels Mammoth comeback win

Hathaway was still in his full uniform and equipment long after the final whistle, staring at the ground.

Clayton Keller nets two, including OT winner, as Mammoth edge Flyers
Rick Tocchet sends a strong message after another Flyers meltdown
The top 25 Olympians of the NHL era
The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks
The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 22
Which offseason moves have aged well so far this season?

Which offseason moves have aged well so far this season?

Every NHL regular season is inevitably shaped by the off-season moves that elevated teams to new levels and the ones that failed in a bid to do so. 

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks
The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
David Perron News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 22
Senators veteran forward David Perron out five to seven wWeeks

Senators veteran forward David Perron out five to seven wWeeks

Healthy to start the 2025-26 campaign, Perron has been a solid tertiary contributor to the Senators.

Senators' Linus Ullmark opens up about reasons for leave of absence
25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good
The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
Rick Tocchet News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22
Rick Tocchet sends a strong message after another Flyers meltdown

Rick Tocchet sends a strong message after another Flyers meltdown

Just when it looked like the Philadelphia Flyers were back on track, they came crashing back down.

Which offseason moves have aged well so far this season?
Garnet Hathaway’s empty-net blunder fuels Mammoth comeback win
25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good
The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 22
Red Wings emerging as early Stanley Cup contender

Red Wings emerging as early Stanley Cup contender with regular-season sweep of Maple Leafs

Watch out for the Detroit Red Wings. 

Canadiens defensemen rank second in points, credit Martin St. Louis' system
Sabres sign forward Josh Doan to seven-year extension
Devils place Luke Hughes on LTIR
Russia, Belarus still banned from international play after IIHF meeting
The top 25 Olympians of the NHL era

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