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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

Stock up or down? Seven players to watch ahead of 2026 Olympics

Here are seven players with Olympic aspirations to watch throughout the rest of this season — some trending up and others trending in the wrong direction.

NHL power rankings: Who's behind Jets, Capitals on top tier?

Regular-season games will resume Saturday following time off for the NHL's inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off. Meanwhile, we roll out our latest edition of NHL power rankings. 

Five takeaways from conclusion of 4 Nations Face-Off round robin

Team Sweden (1-0-2-0, 5 points) defeated Team USA (2-0-0-1, 6 points) 2-1 in the final game of the NHL's inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off round robin.

Five takeaways from USA-Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off

A raucous, bombastic atmosphere highlighted a 3-1 win for Team USA over Team Canada in Saturday night's heavyweight showdown in Montreal.

Five takeaways from 4 Nations Face-Off opener between Canada and Sweden

The NHL's inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off began with an OT thriller.

Five storylines to follow at NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off

Nine days, seven games, four nations (U.S., Canada, Finland, Sweden) and two tournament cities (Montreal, Boston) — those are the basics of the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off.

No risk, no reward: Rangers, Canucks don't settle for status quo

In the risk-averse NHL, the Rangers and Canucks decided it was better to roll the dice than to accept their new normal as playoff outsiders.

NHL power rankings: Jets zoom to top, but what elite teams hover below them?

Three teams should get their players' arms ready to lift that 34.5- pound Stanley Cup while four others lurk behind them.

Insider: J.T. Miller is most likely to be traded away by Canucks

J.T. Miller appears the more likely center to move in a trade out of Vancouver, according to TSN's Elliotte Friedman.

Kaapo Kakko sizzles while Alexis Lafreniere fizzles, but Rangers still chose right

The metrics under the hood tell a curious story centered on one basic fact: Kakko and his linemates are on a shooting hot streak while Lafreniere and his linemates are in a shooting slump.

Back from the dead? Three NHL teams with new life

Three Eastern Conference teams — the New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens — have, at varying points, looked dead in the water and sailing like flotsam toward a top draft pick. All of a sudden, they're all in the race.

Five possible landing spots for Canucks superstar Elias Pettersson

The NHL trade landscape is alight with the rarest of rarities — a potential January blockbuster.

A grade, New Year's resolution for every NHL Western Conference team

As another year nears an end, the NHL season is rocking.  Before Jan. 1, we graded every Western Conference team's 2024 portion of the season — take a bow, Vegas Golden Knights.

A grade, New Year's resolution for every NHL Eastern Conference team

As another year nears an end, the NHL season is rocking.  Before Jan. 1, we graded every Eastern Conference team's 2024 portion of the season — take a bow, Washington Capitals.

Major Red Wings HC decision shouldn't be a shocker

The Detroit Red Wings on Thursday fired head coach Derek Lalonde following a 13-17-4 start to the season, including a stretch of nine losses in their past 12 games. 

History shows Matt Rempe needs to get his game under control

With each additional incident, Rempe only hurts his team and puts a target on his back.

Is New York Rangers GM Chris Drury facing a rebellion?

Things have been spiraling for the Rangers.

Kaapo Kakko and fading Rangers divorce was long overdue

Former 2019 No. 2 overall pick Kaapo Kakko didn't mince words during media availability ahead of New York's 2-0 loss to Nashville.

Rangers' options for replacing goaltender Igor Shesterkin if he decides to leave

If the Rangers decide that Shesterkin isn't worth retaining, who's the next man up?

Five possible landing spots if the Rangers don't bring back Igor Shesterkin

The door is open for the possibility of the superstar hitting free agency. If that happens, here are five teams that could make pitches for Shesterkin.

One player to root for from every NHL Western Conference team

With a new NHL season underway, ardent fans are eager to watch their favorite teams and hate on rivals. But for the teams you don't dislike but don't know much about, this guide may help you when your favorite team isn't playing.

One player to root for from every NHL Eastern Conference team

With a new NHL season getting underway, ardent fans are eager to watch their favorite teams and hate on rivals. But for the teams you don't dislike but don't know much about, this guide may help you when your favorite team isn't playing.

Former No. 2 overall pick reaches crossroads with Rangers

There may not be a path forward for the former No. 2 overall selection in New York.

Biggest question facing each NHL Western Conference team

NHL prospects begin reporting this week and training camps open later this month. So, what questions linger now about each team ahead of the regular season, which begins Oct. 8?