Nathan MacKinnon: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL's opening night slate is a showcase opportunity for league

NHL's 2025-26 opening night slate is a showcase opportunity for the league

The NHL released it's opening night slate for the 2025-26 season — featuring the three biggest American markets, the defending Stanley Cup champions and several of the sports biggest superstars and rising stars.

Sabres, Bowen Byram avoid arbitration with a new two-year deal

Penguins, Maple Leafs could be trade partners in deal for $15M forward

What if Ryan Reaves was right? Toronto could have a big problem

Oilers letting Jeff Skinner walk finalizes fix on two big missteps

‘I’ve certainly heard lots of speculation’: Flames veteran responds to trade rumors

NHL News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Nathan MacKinnon Dismisses Sidney Crosby Rumor Amid NHL Draft

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby's name has been a constant item in NHL trade rumor talks, and that continues to be the case in the offseason. Former

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 12

MacKinnon, Kucherov highlight NHL’s all-star teams

Some of the best players in the league are being recognized for their work this past season. On Thursday night, shortly after the 2025 NHL Awards show, the league revealed the 2024-25 First and Second All-Star Teams.

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 28

NHL's divisional playoff format stinks – and it's time to move on

It’s never been clearer that the divisional playoff format needs to go, especially after what we’ve seen this season.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / May 28

Lessons learned from the NHL's conference finalists

Regardless of the outcome, there are lessons to learn from the NHL conference finalists Dallas, Edmonton, Florida and Carolina.

Zach Hyman injury puts even more pressure on Oilers star Connor McDavid

Stars-Oilers takeaways: Edmonton on verge of return to Stanley Cup Final

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Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / May 22

Colorado Avalanche 2024-25 Player Report Card: Nathan MacKinnon

Another season, another playoff disappointment for the Colorado Avalanche. In the process of being eliminated by the Dallas Stars, the Avalanche set an ugly piece of history.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 15

2025 IIHF World Championship:, MacKinnon, Teravainen highlight top standouts from Day 7

Thursday saw some of the best performances we have seen at the 2025 IIHF World Championship. It all started with Finland vs. Slovenia earlier in the day.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 10

2025 IIHF World Championship: MacKinnon, Zibanejad highlight top standouts from Day 2

All 16 teams have now played a game to kick off the 2025 IIHF World Hockey Championship in Denmark and Sweden. It was the first six-game day of the tournament, with Canada, Sweden, Latvia, Germany, Kazakhstan and Switzerland taking victories on the first of four busy days the tournament has to offer.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 8

Nathan MacKinnon, Jordan Binngton and Brayden Schenn added to Canada’s 2025 World Championship roster

A few big names are going to play a little more hockey overseas. On Thursday, Hockey Canada announced that forwards Nathan MacKinnon and Brayden Schenn, as well as goaltender Jordan Binnington, have been added to the Canadian roster for the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

NHL Rumors: Panthers, Maple Leafs, & MacKinnon Pitching Crosby

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what is the latest on the injury to Anthony Stolarz, and will Sam Bennett face any supplemental discipline for his hit on the Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender?

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5

MacKinnon Will 'Work' Crosby All Summer to Join Avalanche

Elliotte Friedman suggests it’s going to be a long summer for Sidney Crosby, who just agreed to go to the World Championships for Team Canada and will be joined by his close friend Nathan MacKinnon.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / May 5

Around the NHL: Avs’ MacKinnon ‘shocked’ by Game 7 loss, Hurricanes extend Andersen

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are moving onto the second round, as the first round of playoff hockey was some of the best entertainment in all of sports. From underdog stories, to unsung heroes, the first round had it all, including the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the Battle of Ontario in six games, topping the up-and-coming Ottawa Senators.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

Penguins star joins Team Canada for upcoming IIHF World Championship

“Captain Canada” has joined Team Canada for the upcoming 2025 IIHF World Championship.

Hockey Canada names coaching staff for 2025 IIHF World Championship

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Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / May 4

Nathan MacKinnon Hints Change Coming After Avalanche Collapse

Following the Colorado Avalanche’s stunning Game 7 collapse against the Dallas Stars, franchise cornerstone and NHL superstar Nathan MacKinnon didn’t dance around the idea that there would be a change in Colorado.

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Nathan MacKinnon's 'Shocking' Message After Stars Eliminate Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche saw their season end dramatically Saturday night, blowing a 2-0 third-period lead in Game 7 against the Dallas Stars. Despite goals from Josh Manson in the second period and Nathan MacKinnon to open the third, the Avs conceded four unanswered goals in the final frame, falling 4-2 at American Airlines Center.

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Nathan MacKinnon’s Cryptic Message to Avalanche Front Office After Game 7 Loss

The Colorado Avalanche may have exited the Stanley Cup playoffs earlier than expected following Saturday’s 4-2 Game 7 to the Dallas Stars, but no one is pointing the finger at star forward Nathan MacKinnon.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 19

MacKinnon Scores Twice as Avalanche Beat Stars 5-1 in Game 1

The Colorado Avalanche took Game 1 of Round 1 against the Dallas Stars 5-1 at American Airlines Arena on Saturday night, scoring three goals in the final seven minutes to go up 1-0 in the best-of-seven series.

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Avalanche Get Unexpected Nathan MacKinnon Update Ahead of Playoffs

With two games left in the regular season, Nathan MacKinnon leads the NHL with 116 points. He's appeared in 209 consecutive games. Head coach Jared Bednar said ahead of Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks that MacKinnon will sit out the remainder of the regular season.