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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / January 27
The Penguins are thriving – do they buy at the NHL trade deadline?
After the Eastern Conference had been clustered together in an amorphous blob for months, teams are finally beginning to separate themselves into contenders and also-rans.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / January 27
Trading a young goaltender is a risky bet for any NHL team
Whenever a team is looking to build a roster for the future, sometimes they look to go and grab a goaltender for the long haul. Sometimes, that includes going out and finding a young netminder from elsewhere.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 27
Why the timing of the Carson Soucy trade makes sense for the Islanders
The New York Islanders and New York Rangers teamed up for a trade on Monday, as the Islanders acquired defenseman Carson Soucy from the Rangers for a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
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?
Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / January 27
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.
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.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / January 27
Why would the Wild trade Jesper Wallstedt?
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Monday’s episode of 32 Thoughts that Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt’s name has been thrown around in trade rumors, suggesting that GM Bill Guerin is willing to go all-in after acquiring Quinn Hughes in a trade earlier in the season.
Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 27
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.
Sam Malinski News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 27
Avalanche sign Sam Malinski to four-year extension
The Avalanche announced they’ve signed defenseman Sam Malinski to a four-year contract extension.
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / January 27
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.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 27
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.
New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / January 25
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?
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 25
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.
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
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.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 24
Which team would be a good fit for Elias Pettersson?
The Vancouver Canucks are beginning their teardown.
NHL News / Yardbarker / January 23
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.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 23
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.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 23
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.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 23
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.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 23
Stuart Skinner under fire for 'avoiding' Oilers in Penguins win
The Stuart Skinner saga with the Edmonton Oilers was well-documented.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / January 23
Penguins' Evgeni Malkin makes thoughts on retirement clear after dominant win over Oilers
Malkin left little doubt about his mindset regarding his future.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / January 22
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.
St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / January 23
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.
Steven Stamkos News / Yardbarker / January 23
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.
Roman Josi News / Daily Faceoff / January 22
Garnet Hathaway News / Daily Faceoff / January 22
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.
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