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New York Rangers News / Breakaway on SI / October 2
Rangers Could Surprise NHL This Season
The New York Rangers won only 39 games last season, dipping below 40 wins for the first time in an 82-game season since 2018-2019. It was a setback for the franchise after they were just two wins away from the Stanley Cup Finals in 2024.
New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / October 2
Mark Messier Recalls Similarities Between ‘90s & Recent Rangers Teams
The New York Rangers might be coming off their most disappointing season in franchise history, as they enter 2025-26. To recount, the Blueshirts won the Presidents’ Trophy in 2023-24 and lost in the conference final, just to miss the playoffs a year later after high expectations.
New York Rangers News / Breakaway on SI / September 30
Game 7 Mentality Continues to Define Rangers’ Mark Messier
Former New York Rangers captain Mark Messier is forever enshrined with the organization after his heroics and leadership brought the organization their last Stanley Cup win in 1994.
The '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?
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 25
Leadership Lessons from Mark Messier for Modern NHL Teams
In today’s NHL, talent is everywhere. Every team’s got speed, structure, and someone who can shoot the lights out. But when the puck drops in April—and even more so in May—it’s not always skill that separates the contenders from the rest.
The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season
Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.
New York Rangers News / Breakaway on SI / September 17
Rangers Partner With Franchise Legend on Uniform Patch
The New York Rangers enter their 100th season in the NHL and are looking to make a statement with their play. Part of that statement is adding a bit of flare to the team’s uniform.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 7
Top 100 Oilers: No. 83 — Bernie Nicholls
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Bernie Nicholls comes in at No.
Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 27
Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Previews: Nick Foligno
The Chicago Blackhawks have an important season ahead of them. The organization has committed to building through the draft, and a plethora of draft picks are NHL-ready, or on the cusp of being NHL-ready.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 7
From Gretzky to Messier: The Changing Faces of the Edmonton Oilers Legacy
During the first two games of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, Rogers aired a new commercial celebrating the legacy of the Edmonton Oilers. It was a sharp-looking ad—dramatic, nostalgic, soaked in the sweat and fire of past Stanley Cup runs.
Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / June 5
Oilers Break 35-Year Trend with Stanley Cup Final Game 1 Win
The last time the Edmonton Oilers led a Stanley Cup Final series, Mark Messier ended up lifting the Cup in what amounted to be the fifth and last championship in the Oilers' 45-year history.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / May 24
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin named 2024-25 recipient of Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award
The NHL announced Friday that Washington Capitals’ forward Alex Ovechkin is the 2024-25 recipient of the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award, presented “to
Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / May 23
Alex Ovechkin Wins Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award for 2024-25 Season
On Friday night, Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin was named the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award winner for the 2024-25 season. The award was
Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / May 9
Mark Messier Comments After Oilers Win Game 2 in Controversial Fashion
The Oilers defeated the Golden Knights in overtime, but it was not without its controversies, and franchise legend Mark Messier recently commented. The
NHL Legend Mark Messier Predicts Stanley Cup Champion
The NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs begin Saturday evening with two Western Conference first-round games. The Winnipeg Whiteout returns at 6 p.m. ET for Game 1 between the Winnipeg Jets and the St.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 18
Mark Messier Trade Tree: Edmonton to New York
Everyone who has played in the NHL is eligible to be traded. Some of the greatest players to ever grace the NHL ice surface have had to do it for multiple teams because they were traded, often in deals that shook the hockey world.
Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / April 18
Mark Messier Breaks His Silence After Leon Draisaitl Wins Prestigious NHL Award for the First Time
Last night was historic for Leon Draisaitl, as the conclusion of the season meant he captured his first-ever Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy. Two of the NHL's top players share the same rink in Edmonton: Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
New York Rangers News / Blade of Steel / April 14
New York Rangers Legend Mark Messier Reveals How He Would Fix The Franchise
The New York Rangers are a mess right now, but according to franchise legend Mark Messier, there's a way for them to be able to fix things moving forward.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Yardbarker / February 6
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard facing unfair national criticism
For all of Bedard's talent and production, he has found himself the target for some scathing criticism over the past week.
Chicago Blackhawks News / House of Hockey / February 2
Mark Messier calls out Connor Bedard, Blackhawks HC Anders Sorensen
Connor Bedard has plenty to learn at the NHL level, and after questionable play on the defensive end, NHL legend Mark Messier has called out him and Blackhawks head coach Anders Sorensen after some questionable play against the Panthers.
New York Rangers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 4
Former Captain Knows Why the Rangers Are Falling Apart
Former New York Rangers captain Mark Messier is not one to mince words. His latest comments on the state of his former team are worth considering by NHL fans.
New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 4
Mark Messier drops truth bomb on ‘fractured’ Rangers
The New York Rangers fell to 17-20-1 after dropping Saturday afternoon’s 7-4 decision to the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Alex Ovechkin moved even closer to reaching Wayne Gretzky’s goal-scoring record, notching the 871st goal of his Hall of Fame career.
Vancouver Canucks News / Oilersnation / November 7
Throwback Thursday: Why Mark Messier is a public enemy in Vancouver
Over the years, there have been 71 players who have played a game for both the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks. No better player has played for both teams than Mark Messier.
NHL News / Oilersnation / October 10, 2024
Throwback Thursday: The Mark Messier trade tree
It’s not very often a team trades not just one of the best players in franchise history, but one of the best players in the sport’s history, and eventually comes out the winner.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 23, 2024
John Forslund, Mark Messier highlight Prime Video's on-air talent for 2024-25 NHL season
A star-studded cast will be featured on the newest way fans can watch big-time games this season.
NHL News / Canucksarmy / May 5, 2024
Mark Messier (and many others) pick the Oilers to beat the Canucks in round two
Despite being the higher seed in their upcoming Western Conference semifinal playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers, it’s safe to say the Vancouver Canucks are embracing their role as the underdogs — well, head coach Rick Tocchet is, at least.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 13, 2024
Mark Messier says the Canucks have ‘set themselves up’ for a long playoff run
Maybe he’s jinxed them, but Mark Messier says the Vancouver Canucks have ‘set themselves up’ to go on a long run in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs The Hockey Hall of Fame member recently spoke to NHL.com’s Dave Stubbs for a series of Q&A articles, the first of which was published Wednesday.
Los Angeles Kings News / Yardbarker / June 1, 2022
Kings captain Anze Kopitar wins 2022 Mark Messier Leadership Award
Anze Kopitar became the second King to receive the award after Dustin Brown earned the honor in 2014.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24, 2021
Mark Messier joins ESPN for NHL coverage
ESPN lost all-time hockey great Wayne Gretzky to Turner Sports as it prepares for the return of the NHL to its networks, but the Worldwide Leader has landed a living legend of its own.
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