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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

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.

Five NHL trade candidates to watch until 2026 deadline

While the most active portion of the NHL offseason is over, a significant amount of cap space remains, creating the possibility of a more robust trade market than usual.

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.

NHL Western Conference free-agency recap

Here's how free agency has impacted every team in the Western Conference.

NHL Eastern Conference free-agency recap

Nearly 200 players have signed contracts since NHL free agency opened July 1. 

2025 NHL Draft winners, losers: Big night for Islanders but not for the fans

The first round of the 2025 NHL Draft is, finally, a wrap. There were, as always, winners and losers — teams, players and fans alike. 

Noah Dobson trade a rare win-win for Islanders, Canadiens

Here's how we would grade the Noah Dobson trade from both the Isles and Candiens' perspective.

Trade grades: Mammoth win for Utah in acquiring JJ Peterka

Utah acquired budding star JJ Peterka from Buffalo Wednesday night in exchange for defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Doan.

Trade grades: Canucks bail out division rival in Evander Kane trade

Evander Kane, a power forward who brings an element of chaos and spice both on-ice and off it, will depart Edmonton after four seasons in which the Oilers

Best NHL fits for Boston College star James Hagens

Here are the most interesting fits for the next potential American-born star, who could don an NHL uniform as early as the 2025-26 season.

Why Rangers sending first-round pick to Penguins has leaguewide implications

The New York Rangers are sending their first-round pick in Friday's NHL Draft (No. 12 overall) to the Pittsburgh Penguins to satisfy the conditions of their in-season acquisition of center J.T.

Trade Grades: Ducks trade 'NHL 23' cover star to Flyers

He became the seventh player selected in the first 10 picks of the 2019 NHL Draft to be traded.

Five potentially contentious defenseman negotiations that could spur NHL trades

The NHL offseason will be red-hot for the next two weeks.

Former Oiler thinks Connor McDavid already knows if he's staying in Edmonton

Is it realistic to think that the Oilers would allow a second generational player to get away from them?

Five takeaways as Panthers officially become an NHL dynasty

The Florida Panthers' 5-1 Game 6 win sealed their second consecutive Stanley Cup Final series victory.

A win-win? Grading the Chris Kreider trade to Ducks

Kreider was traded to the Ducks for a prospect in a deal that also involved the swapping of draft picks.

Why Rangers fans should celebrate polarizing Chris Kreider

Long-time New York Rangers winger Chris Kreider was traded on Thursday to Anaheim, a move that ended a 16-year relationship with the franchise that drafted him.

Six underachievers who could be the NHL's next Sam Bennett

Would a change of scenery do these players some good?

Five NHL teams that should emulate wheeling-and-dealing Panthers

The roster-building technique of the Florida Panthers could be the new archetype for the NHL

Ranking the 10 best players in Panthers-Oilers Stanley Cup Final

For the second season in a row, the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers will meet in the Stanley Cup Final. Florida won the Cup last season in seven games.

Five teams that could define the NHL's offseason

The countdown is on for the NHL Draft (June 27-28) and start of unrestricted free agency July 1, when an unexpectedly large salary-cap increase could mean greater-than-expected spending. 

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. 

Three potential blockbuster trades that could rock NHL offseason

The NHL offseason has the potential to be one of the more explosive on the trade market because of a weaker class of unrestricted free agents and a significant increase in leaguewide cap space.

Rangers' swing on new HC Mike Sullivan is well worth the risk

It's likely of little surprise to many hockey fans that the New York Rangers landed Mike Sullivan as their next head coach. He wasn't even on the market for an entire week.