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The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame announced its class of inductees for 2026.

Update emerges on Connor Bedard's injury recovery

Kings' Kevin Fiala to miss the start of training camp

Why the Wild's Quinn Hughes isn't stressing about his next contract

Which players could sign an eight-year extension before CBA change?

Potential landing spots for former Ducks forward Chris Kreider

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 8

Oilers' connection to Mike Babcock signifies big coaching problem

Oilers' rumored connection to Mike Babcock signifies larger NHL problem

Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman is out of ideas. He must be if he's seriously considering hiring Mike Babcock as the next head coach of the Oilers.

Why a Dylan Larkin trade is complicated for Red Wings' Steve Yzerman

Golden Knights' Mitch Marner records fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Final history

Winners, losers from Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights avoid historic collapse with OT win

Should Hurricanes make goalie switch for Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final?

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Seattle Kraken News / Total Pro Sports / April 30

NHL’s First Full-Time Female Coach Is Out After Just 2 Seasons

Before the 2024-25 NHL season, a team made history by hiring the league’s first full-time female coach. Two years later, Jessica Campbell is reportedly seeking new challenges in the competition.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 30

Former NHL coach Dan Bylsma says Leafs roster is less daunting than last season

What’s wrong with the 2025-26 Toronto Maple Leafs? It’s a question plaguing fans across the city right now, especially after the recent winless homestand.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 29, 2025

Kraken name new head coach after Dan Bylsma firing

The Seattle Kraken have found a new head coach after just one season with Dan Bylsma, as the young NHL franchise has hired Lane Lambert to handle the job behind the bench, the team announced on Thursday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / May 5, 2025

Dan Bylsma believes it’s a ‘war of attrition’ for Maple Leafs to advance

Former Seattle Kraken coach Dan Bylsma thinks the Toronto Maple Leafs have a good chance to take down the Florida Panthers in the second round. Going into this highly anticipated matchup, the majority consensus seems to be that the Panthers are the favourites going into the series, and a Leafs win would be considered somewhat of an upset.

Seattle Kraken News / Inside The Rink / April 22, 2025

Seattle Kraken Hit Reset After Another Disappointing Year – Will it Pay Off?

In a bold move just days after the end of the regular NHL season, the Seattle Kraken have relieved head coach Dan Bylsma of his duties. Additionally, the franchise has promoted General Manager Ron Francis to Team President, allowing current Assistant General Manager Jason Botterill to take over GM duties.

NHL News / House of Hockey / April 24, 2025

Recently fired HC emerges as possibility to win vacant Flyers job

The Philadelphia Flyers are searching for a John Tortorella replacement, and now they may have found one in another recently fired head coach.

Rangers GM Chris Drury gets contract extension as John Tortorella rumors swirl

Expect the Flyers to be moderate spenders this offseason

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 22, 2025

Are the Seattle Kraken Heading Down the Path of the Buffalo Sabres?

Ever since the Seattle Kraken joined the NHL, questions have surrounded how they constructed their team and handled their business. From the expansion draft to last offseason, the Kraken have been looked at as a team that could be better, but they decided on a long path to success.

Seattle Kraken News / Athlon Sports / April 22, 2025

Seattle Kraken Make Unexpected Dan Bylsma Announcement

The Seattle Kraken announced Monday that head coach Dan Bylsma has been relieved of his duties after just one season behind the bench. The move ends Bylsma’s brief tenure in Seattle despite having two years remaining on his contract, as noted by TSN’s Pierre LeBrun.

Seattle Kraken News / NHL Trade Talk / April 21, 2025

Kraken Fire Head Coach Dan Bylsma After One Season, Promote Botterill to GM

The Seattle Kraken are making major changes after a disappointing 2024-25 campaign, parting ways with head coach Dan Bylsma after just one season and promoting assistant GM Jason Botterill to the general manager role.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

Seattle Kraken News / Dose.ca / April 21, 2025

Dan Bylsma fired: Another door open for Pascal Vincent

Last year, in May, Dan Bylsma was hired by the Kraken as head coach. The club didn’t make the playoffs… and the organization made the decision today to fire Bylsma.

Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 21, 2025