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Five NHL stars in danger of regressing in 2025-26
Whether you like it or not, math and luck play a role in hockey.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 6
NHL 2030: Projecting the league's top 30 players in five years
Take a moment and picture the NHL five years from now. It’s the Year 2030.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 5
53-year-old Jaromir Jagr kicks off 2025-26 preseason with assist
It appears that Jaromir Jagr is back at it again.
The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz
How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / August 5
Top 25 players in Chicago Blackhawks history
As one of the Original Six franchises, the team from the Windy City has had some memorable years, winning six Stanley Cups, including three in the salary-cap era.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 5
The teams that should have won the Stanley Cup (but didn't)
Here are four era-specific teams that had the talent and the opportunity to win the Stanley Cup but couldn’t get over the hump.
Matthew Schaefer News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 4
Islanders sign top pick of 2025 draft
Back in June, the Islanders made Matthew Schaefer the first overall pick in the draft. Now, they have their newest top prospect under contract as the team announced that it's signed the defenseman to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 5
Cap-strapped Panthers not expected to trade two-time Stanley Cup champion
Although they are free to do so during the offseason, the Florida Panthers are currently $3.725M over the upper limit of the salary cap.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 3
Veteran free-agent forward is still undecided on his next team
Though the forward remains unsigned more than a month into free agency, it’s not for a lack of interest.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 2
Is Kirill Kaprizov worth a record-setting contract?
All signs point to the Minnesota Wild signing All-Star winger Kirill Kaprizov to a massive extension this summer.
Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 2
Bruins HC, GM understand what team needs to contend again
It doesn’t take a committed hockey fan to know that the 2024-25 season was a disappointment for the Boston Bruins.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 2
Maple Leafs re-sign Nicholas Robertson
There will be no arbitration hearings in the NHL this summer.
NHL News / Yardbarker / August 1
NHL coaches who have the best chance of success with their new teams
With the Dallas Stars finalizing a deal with Glen Gulutzan on July 1 to become their new head coach, all 32 teams have their man behind the bench for the 2025-26 season.
Alex Laferriere News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 1
Kings handsomely reward their promising wing with nice, new deal
He took a major step forward offensively this last season (doubling his point total), and it’s reasonable to expect continued growth.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 1
Hockey Canada announces preliminary roster for 2026 Olympics
Here’s the full initial talent pool that Canada’s braintrust will be choosing from, with an asterisk by each of the six players already locked into the roster.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 31
Former first-round pick is hoping to join Maple Leafs out of camp
After sending All-Star winger Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights in a sign-and-trade, the Toronto Maple Leafs have looked to fill their new offensive void by committee.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Yardbarker / August 1
Is a Connor Bedard breakout coming in 2025-26?
It's fair to say that Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard has not lived up to expectations thus far into his NHL career. Could the 2025-26 season be the one where that changes?
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 31
Have the Oilers actually improved this offseason?
Few teams have experienced as much movement this offseason as the Edmonton Oilers. After two consecutive Stanley Cup Finals losses, it was expected that management would make some adjustments, but most fans probably hoped those changes would focus on the goaltending.
Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 30
Winnipeg Jets agree to multiyear deal with defenseman
With the deal, the Jets have avoided his arbitration hearing.
Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 30
Oilers GM Stan Bowman offers massive Connor McDavid update
One of the major storylines heading into the 2024–25 season is the uncertainty surrounding Connor McDavid’s future in Edmonton.
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / July 30
Connor McDavid was drafted by a surprising club before becoming an NHL superstar
A year before he was even drafted first overall by the Edmonton Oilers, McDavid was a part of another rather surprising draft.
New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / July 29
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.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / July 30
Why former Capitals star Nicklas Backstrom wasn't ready to give up on hockey
The 37-year-old hasn’t played in almost two years after undergoing hip surgery.
Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 29
Bruins star says he's good to go for 2025-26 season
He hasn’t played in game action since suffering a shoulder injury during February’s 4-Nations Face-Off, specifically injuring the AC joint in his right shoulder.
Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 29
Top Senators prospect working to make team's opening night roster
Right defense was a sore spot for the Ottawa Senators throughout the entire 2024-25 season. They iced five different players on the right-side, and even parted with Jacob Bernard-Docker at the trade deadline.
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