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January 6, 2021 | NHL

Faces in new places for the 2020-21 NHL season

We took a look at some of the biggest names and faces that are in new places for this season via free agency and trade. Some moves make sense. Some do not make sense.

January 5, 2021 | NHL

Storylines to follow for the 2020-21 NHL season

With the 2020-21 NHL season ready to get underway we are going to take a look at some of the top storylines to watch this season, from Stanley Cup contenders to top rookies, to star players looking for trades.

December 30, 2020 | NHL

The biggest question facing every NHL team in the 2020-21 season

We continue to get you ready for the 2020-21 NHL season with a look at the biggest question for every NHL team at the start of the season. From goaltending to goal scoring and everything in between we examine them all here.

September 29, 2020 | NHL

Bubble wrap: 15 things we learned from the NHL postseason

The NHL started its playoff bubble in late July with 24 teams playing in two hub cities (Toronto and Edmonton) and successfully completed one of the strangest and most improbable postseasons in the history of the league.

September 18, 2020 | NHL

The best NHL player at every age

From the very youngest players in the NHL to the most experienced veterans we take a look at the best players in the league at every age. Players are grouped based on their age as of October 1, 2020.

September 15, 2020 | NHL

Who are the 25 best NHL duos of all time?

From Hall of Fame linemates, to great 1-2 punches, to defense pairings that shut teams down we take a look at the 25 best duos in NHL history. These duos do not necessarily need to be players that played on the same line, but just notable duos that carried teams and made a constant impact.

July 31, 2020 | NHL

One flaw for every NHL Stanley Cup contender

With the 2019-20 NHL postseason about to begin let's take a quick skate around the NHL and examine the one flaw that can hold back all 24 teams playing in this year's playoffs.

July 30, 2020 | NHL

The biggest storyline for each NHL tournament team

It may be late July, but the NHL is back with the resumption of the 2019-20 season. There are 24 teams in the bubbles of Edmonton and Toronto ready to compete for the Stanley Cup, and we help you get ready for the all of the action by taking a look at the biggest storyline for each team playing this postseason.

July 14, 2020 | NHL

NHL players who opted out of the 2019-20 return to play

As part of the NHL's collective bargaining agreement, which has been extended through 2024-25, and return-to-play plan, every player had the opportunity to opt out of the rest of this season by 5 p.m.

July 13, 2020 | NHL

Revisiting the biggest storylines from the 2019-20 NHL season

After a four-month hiatus, the 2019-20 NHL season is set to resume for some summer hockey. There will be 24 teams in the playoffs, two hub cities and a lot of uncertainty, but we are still hopeful to see the Stanley Cup awarded this season with the return to play on Aug. 1.

March 31, 2020 | NHL

Every NHL team's likely next retired number

Just about every team in the league has at least a handful of retired or honored numbers, and now we are going to take a look at the next player for each NHL team who should have his jersey placed in the rafters.

March 27, 2020 | NHL

Every NHL playoff contender's biggest flaw

We do not know when we will see the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs take place, but we are hopeful that can happen sooner rather than later. We are going to work with the assumption that they will eventually happen and take a look at the biggest flaw for every potential Stanley Cup Playoff contender.

March 19, 2020 | NHL

The most intimidating player for every NHL team

What makes an NHL player intimidating? Is it physical play? Fighting? Size? A skill that is so good that even when you know it is coming you still cannot stop it?

March 5, 2020 | NHL

Every NHL team's most impressive rookie this season

The NHL rookie class for the 2019-20 season is loaded with outstanding players, including a handful of great young defensemen like Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes, Adam Fox and John Marino.

February 28, 2020 | NHL

The most surprising and disappointing NHL players this season

Some players surprise us by exceeding those expectations, while others disappoint us by not meeting them. Here we are going to take a look at some of the NHL's most surprising and disappointing players so far this season.

February 21, 2020 | NHL

The best all-time trade for every NHL team

Here we are going to take a look back at the best trade for every NHL team. This is not limited to just those done at the deadline but includes all trades no matter when they were made. Which is your favorite team's best trade? Have a look!

February 19, 2020 | NHL

Under-the-radar trade targets who could help NHL playoff hopefuls

Here we are going to focus on some other players who could be moved for one reason or another and make a big impact in the Stanley Cup Playoff race.

February 19, 2020 | NHL

The ideal landing spot for the NHL's top trade targets

The NHL trade deadline is less than a week away and while there may not be a lot of big names on the market, there are still some potential impact players who are going to be changing teams.

February 14, 2020 | NHL

2020s vision: Stone-cold locks for next 10 Stanley Cup champions

Another championship for Sidney Crosby? Alex Ovechkin too? And the Maple Leafs earn their first title since -- gulp -- 1967? Yardbarker's Adam Gretz does the impossible by forecasting Stanley Cup champions through 2029.

February 4, 2020 | NHL

The most pressing need for every NHL team at the trade deadline

The NHL trade deadline is just a few weeks away and the league's 31 general managers are already working hard to either give their teams the piece it needs to win a Stanley Cup, or looking for ways to build toward the future in what is a disappointing season.