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Alex Wiederspiel

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Alex Wiederspiel is a digital reporter, play-by-play broadcaster, radio show host and podcast host in West Virginia covering high school athletics, Division II college athletics, and some West Virginia University athletics. He's an avid follower of all things hockey and football with a soft spot for prospects -- the future stars of the league. When not consuming sports, Alex is usually doing something related to Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, or watching movies for his movie podcast, The Movie Spiel

Rangers HC Mike Sullivan will be under more pressure in wake of Igor Shesterkin, Adam Fox injuries

Mike Sullivan will have to have to find a way to pull a rabbit out of his hat after the latest brutal Rangers injury news.

Four injury replacement options for Team USA at the Winter Olympics

Team USA will have myriad options in the event of an injury.

Kraken's problems are far more concerning than the bizarre news conference

Lane Lambert's one-minute news conference has been described as an error by the communications department.

Buffalo Sabres' GM change isn't about rebuilding

The Sabres promoted Jarmo Kekalainen, former Columbus Blue Jackets GM, from a senior advisory position to general manager. 

Minnesota Wild's blockbuster trade for Quinn Hughes comes at perfect time

The Minnesota Wild now own the rights to the best Friday night news dump in NHL history.

Trading for Tristan Jarry a reasonable risk for cornered Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are taking another swing at fixing the most important position in hockey. It's an indication of how the organization backed itself into a corner.

Multiple teams need reinforcements amid major injuries in NHL 

Major injuries have been piling up across the NHL this season. Some have been more impactful than others. How should general managers respond?

Jets will be tested without star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck

Hellebuyck, the reigning Vezina Trophy and Hart Memorial Trophy winner, will miss between four and six weeks while recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery.

Canucks need to rip the Quinn Hughes Band-Aid off

There's probably nothing worse in sports than being the general manager to trade a superstar.

What does the Stars' Thomas Harley extension mean for Jason Robertson?

The Dallas Stars' extension of defenseman Thomas Harley (eight years, $10.5875M average annual value) locks up a critical piece for the long-term.

Three NHL teams that should go all-in based on early results

The NHL season is approaching the three-week mark, with most teams having played around 10 games. It’s still early, but we now have a meaningful sample size to start making some conclusions about the 2025-26 campaign.

Contender or pretender? Analyzing five surprisingly hot NHL starts

It’s still early, but two weeks into the NHL season, several teams that missed the playoffs last year are off to hot starts. We took a closer look at five of them and asked a simple question: contender or pretender?

Multiple NHL teams need their stars to break early-season funk

Here are five NHL players whose teams need them to get back on track as soon as possible.

NHL Week 1 reactions: What’s real — and what's a mirage?

The first full week of the NHL season is officially in the books. After 48 games, trends are emerging — and so are mirages. 

NHL Metropolitan Division predictions 2025-26: Which teams will beat, match or miss point projections?

The NHL preseason is underway, and the regular season is quickly approaching, with opening night set for October 7.

NHL Atlantic Division predictions 2025-26: Which teams will beat, match or miss point projections?

The NHL preseason is underway, and the regular season is quickly approaching, with opening night set for Oct. 7. We evaluated every team in each division, comparing their outlook to current FanDuel team points betting odds.

Can't-miss training-camp battles to watch in NHL's Western Conference

NHL rookie camps are winding down, soon giving way to full training camps and preseason action. With the regular season nearing, let's examine key position battles for every team in the Western Conference.

Beasts in the East: Can't-miss training-camp battles to watch in NHL's Eastern Conference

NHL rookie camps are winding down, soon giving way to full training camps and preseason action. With the regular season nearing, let's examine key position battles for every team in the Eastern Conference.

Biggest question facing each NHL Western Conference team ahead of training camp

Training camp for all NHL teams will open later this month. No team will enter 2025-26 without questions, so here's the biggest one facing each team in the Western Conference.

Biggest question facing each NHL Eastern Conference team ahead of training camp

Training camp for all NHL teams will open later this month. No team will enter 2025-26 without questions, so here's the biggest one facing each team in the Eastern Conference.

This Rangers defenseman should outperform his NHL Network ranking

Adam Fox, the superstar defenseman for the New York Rangers, was dropped in NHL Network's annual ranking of defenders to 16th overall this summer. 

Five likely NHL bounce-back candidates for 2025-26

Perhaps no sport has as many variables as hockey when it comes to statistical outcomes. Hockey players routinely play hurt and coaching systems can have enormous impact year to year.

NHL players who will send their GM a 'thank you' card next summer

While it's possible a few moves will still occur in NHL free agency, most of the major wheeling and dealing is on pause. Here's a look at five players who will benefit the most this season from moves made by general managers. 

Five more NHL trade candidates to watch until 2026 deadline

We took a look at five likely trade candidates between now and the upcoming trade deadline on Wednesday. Let's take a look at five additional candidates.

Numerous games stand out among NHL's newly released 2025-26 schedule

Some highlights of the 2025-26 NHL schedule.