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When the Edmonton Oilers chose Taylor Hall with their first-ever, first-overall NHL Draft selection in 2010, they did so largely because of the winger’s “proven greatness on the big stage.” Earlier that spring, Hall had made Canadian Hockey League history by becoming the first player to win back-to-back Memorial Cup MVP awards. His combination of…
Hershey Bears captain Aaron Ness has announced his retirement.
Jeff Marek joined Daily Faceoff Live to talk about how NHL front offices are shifting in thought process, with Tulsky being the poster child of this movement.
John Carlson spent his entire 17-year career with the Washington Capitals. Until he didn't. The iconic Caps defenseman was traded in a shocking move at this year's trade deadline in March to the Anaheim Ducks. Could he potentially join a Washington division rival as an unrestricted free agent this summer? We do know that the veteran blueliner might like a return to the East Coast, and according to insider Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff, the Philadelphia Flyers just might be the...
When the 2026 NBA Finals kick off, there will be a few familiar faces to Kings fans on screen. Former Kings guard De’Aaron Fox and former head coach Mike Brown will both be fighting to lead their respective teams to a championship. Nearly a year and a half since the fall of that Kings group, […] The post De’Aaron Fox–Mike Brown Finals Meeting Reopens Kings’ Wounds appeared first on The Lead .
The basketball community is in mourning, following the news of former Rockets coach Rick Adelman’s passing on Monday. Adelman was 79 years old. The cause of death has not been disclosed or announced by Adelman’s family. In total, Adelman coached for five different teams: the Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets […]
Sakic had been Colorado’s GM from 2014 until 2022.
The move came on like a hurricane for the former Avalanche GM. Chris MacFarland is officially the new President of Hockey Operations and General Manager of the Nashville Predators. The #Preds have hired Chris MacFarland as President of Hockey Operations and General Manager. MacFarland replaces Barry Trotz, who transitions into an advisory role within the organization --> https://t.co/xtx3UvgECj pic.twitter.com/uNCmveGLwS — Brooks Bratten (@brooksbratten) June 2, 2026 Former GM Barry Trot...
Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is having a Tale of Two Cities moment in June of 2026. The Carolina Hurricanes, his NHL team, is playing in the Stanley Cup Finals. His leadership with the organization is being feted on a regular basis. Meanwhile the Blazers, his new NBA franchise, have undergone a turbulent spring, […]
The Carolina Hurricanes and the Las Vegas Golden Knights are set to meet in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. There are a lot of things to look forward to in this series, but the truly exciting part lies in one aspect of the game: The Knights and the Hurricanes have two of the most elite […] The post The 2026 Stanley Cup Finals Are Going to Be a Defensive Clinic appeared first on The Lead .
Malhotra led the Abbotsford Canucks to a Calder Cup championship in 2025.
The Colorado Avalanche underwent a major front-office change on Tuesday when general manager Chris MacFarland departed to take over hockey operations for the Nashville Predators. But another prominent figure appears set to remain in place: head coach Jared Bednar. Joe Sakic, who promoted MacFarland in 2022, will resume general manager duties for the foreseeable future, […] The post Avalanche rumors: Colorado won’t fire Jared Bednar after Chris MacFarland departure appeared first on ClutchPoi...
The Stanley Cup Finals are here. The Vegas Golden Knights battle the Carolina Hurricanes for the hardest trophy to win in sports. Both teams come in with different, unique storylines. For Vegas, they made a coaching change late in the season. Now, they sit four wins away from their second cup in four years. For […] The post Who Will Swing the Stanley Cup Finals for Golden Knights, Hurricanes? appeared first on The Lead .
The Colorado Avalanche are opting for stability following a dramatic front-office shakeup after a painful end to their 2025-26 NHL season. Joe Sakic is set to resume general manager duties, and head coach Jared Bednar is expected to remain behind…
The Montreal Canadiens exceeded expectations by reaching the Eastern Conference final. However, management doesn't intend to rest on its laurels during the off-season.
As anybody who has stayed up night after night through the NBA postseason knows, the human body wasn’t built for the late hours of playoff basketball. Our circadian rhythm typically optimizes for peak performance in the late afternoon and early evening, and it’s not just mental acuity that varies by time of day. “It’s mainly […]
The Stanley Cup Final is here: the Vegas Golden Knights vs. the Carolina Hurricanes. Here's what our Banter writers predict will happen.
The Colorado Avalanche are seeing a change in the front office and it is one that most people would not expect was coming. The post Avalanche seeing a front office change, but not one you expect appeared first on Hockey Mountain High .
After a hot World Championship performance last month, the scouting world has fallen in love with Stenberg again.
With the new deal, Carpenter has been protected during this year’s expansion process.
MacFarland, who has served as GM of the Avalanche for four years, could be eyeing an elevated role with the division rival Predators.
With the Hurricanes having last change in Games 1 and 2, how the Golden Knights respond will dictate the Stanley Cup Final.
Who will win the Stanley Cup between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights, and who will win the Conn Smythe Trophy? We asked TheHockeyNews.com writers and editors to give their predictions.
There are more than a few roster upgrades the Edmonton Oilers need to make to their lineup, but one of them is adding another top-six scoring winger, and the rumour mill is suggesting the Oilers have interest in Philadelphia Flyers forward Owen Tippett. Hockey insider David Pagnotta, who regularly appears on “Oilersnation Everyday,” recently wrote…
Next up at No. 13 on the BSH Community Draft Board is Ethan Belchetz, a new-age power forward who turned heads with his play with the Windsor Spitfires in the OHL. Belchetz combines size, capable hands, and a dogged work ethic to complete a tantalizing package of potential, one that has him ranked either inside, or just outside this year’s top 10. Pre-draft rankings Ranked #7 by Elite Prospects Ranked #13 by The Athletic (Corey Pronman) Ranked #14 by Sportsnet (Jason Bukala) Ra...
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