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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?

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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 over Oilers

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

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?

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

Connor McDavid News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

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.

The 25 greatest NHL goalies who never won a Stanley Cup

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

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

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…

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?

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

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

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

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?

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

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 22

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

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

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The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 22

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

Luke Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

Devils place Luke Hughes on long-term injured reserve

It appears the New Jersey Devils will be without their most relied-upon defenseman for a while.

The 20 greatest nicknames in NHL history

The '2002-03 New Jersey Devils' quiz

Alexandre Carrier News / Yardbarker / January 21

Canadiens defensemen rank second in NHL points, credit HC Martin St. Louis' system

This certain freedom is the reason why the Canadiens' defensive unit ranks second in the NHL with 134 points since the start of the season.

Patience paying off as Canadiens front office sees rebuild progress

Canadiens’ Texier out day-to-day with lower-body injury, Dach returns to lineup

The 25 greatest NHL goalies who never won a Stanley Cup

The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

Report: Russia, Belarus remain banned from international play after IIHF Council meeting

Russia and Belarus will continue to be banned from international hockey tournaments following Wednesday’s International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Council meeting.

Was Jackson LaCombe the right replacement pick for the U.S. Olympic team?

Sweden's Olympic gold hopes slim as injury list grows

The top 25 Olympians of the NHL era

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

The top 25 Olympians of the NHL era

What makes an Olympic hockey career special? When tasked with creating Daily Faceoff’s top-25 list of the greatest Olympians of the NHL era, an endless sea of questions immediately flooded the canvas… What’s the right balance of individual play versus team results in international action?

The 20 greatest nicknames in NHL history

The 'NHL anagrams' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

Which Western Conference team will make the playoffs after missing in 2025?

The Western Conference is wide open this season after the top three in the Central Division, where Colorado, Dallas and Minnesota stand above the pack.

The 25 greatest NHL goalies who never won a Stanley Cup

The 'Conference champion San Jose Sharks' quiz

Elias Pettersson News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

What could the Canucks get for Elias Pettersson?

While a few names have already been moved, there are still a few notable names left on many trade boards across the NHL, including a skilled player with the Vancouver Canucks.

What’s next for the Canucks after trading away Kiefer Sherwood?

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

Which 2025 Eastern playoff team currently outside the playoff picture has the best chance to return?

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs could have quite the shakeup from 2025 if the season continues on its current trend as the Olympic break nears.

The 20 greatest nicknames in NHL history

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

Was Jackson LaCombe the right replacement pick for the U.S. Olympic team?

A young blueliner is getting the chance to play on the world stage, but is he the right guy?

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Seattle Kraken News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

Kraken are open to trading Shane Wright

When the Seattle Kraken drafted Shane Wright fourth overall in 2022, it looked like they had their future superstar. But now, it looks like his time in Seattle might be ticking down.

Three NHL goaltenders enjoying career revivals in 2025-26

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

Can you name every player who was selected in the Seattle Kraken expansion draft?