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Darnell Nurse's Oilers Reunion Offered Glimpse Of Fresh Start With Sharks, Old Feud Reignited
Saturday was the first chance for Darnell Nurse to take on his former Edmonton Oilers teammates since he was traded, and it gave fans an opportunity to see that the 31-year-old is making the most of his new opportunity.
CHL USA Prospects Challenge: Predicting Team CHL's Roster Ahead of NHL Draft Showcase Event
With the first four players named to Team CHL ahead of the CHL USA Prospects Challenge, Tony Ferrari projects which remaining forwards, defensemen and goaltenders could be named to the roster.
Fantasy Hockey Who's Hot, Who's Not: Matthews, Nylander Lift The Maple Leafs, Panthers Stars Struggle
In this week's fantasy hockey roundup, the Maple Leafs have found their scoring touch and the Stars and Panthers continue to struggle. Meanwhile, Dylan Garand takes over Broadway.
NHL Rumor Roundup: What Are The Rangers' Options To Replace Igor Shesterkin?
With New York Rangers starting goalie Igor Shesterkin sidelined for the season, there's plenty of speculation and suggestions of replacement options, but are any of them viable?
The Hockey News Morning Skate: Flyers Stay Winless, Nylander Leads Maple Leafs Over Avalanche
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down the Philadelphia Flyers' continuous struggles, William Nylander's milestone game with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and more.
The Panthers' Heavy Reliance Of NHL Veterans Is A Double-Edged Sword
As one of the NHL's oldest teams this season, the Florida Panthers are already dealing with major injuries to stars Aleksander Barkov and Brad Marchand. Panthers GM Bill Zito is betting on experience, but health issues could ultimately sink Florida's playoff hopes.
What Does The Future Hold For Patrik Laine In the NHL, Why Hasn't He Been Signed Yet?
Patrik Laine still hasn't signed with an NHL team to this point. Why can't the Finnish sniper find a home, and what does the future hold for the 28-year-old in the NHL?
Why Luneau's Surprising Contract With The Ducks Is Quickly Looking Like A Steal
Not many hockey fans knew who Anaheim Ducks defenseman Tristan Luneau was before he signed his $43.2-million contract with just 14 NHL games under his belt. Now, through the early parts of the 2026-27 season, his deal is quickly looking like it could turn out to be bargain.
Will Golden Knights' Star Jack Eichel Be A Front-Runner For Any Individual NHL Awards This Season?
Somehow, Vegas Golden Knights star Jack Eichel hasn't received any sort of individual hardware in his career. Could this hot start to the 2026-27 NHL season lead to something this year?
NHLers That Didn't Make The Hockey News' Top-80 List, But Likely Will Next Year
The Hockey News put together a ranking of the top 80 NHL players entering the 2026-27 season. But which five players are on course to rise into the top 80 next season?
Four NHL Stars With Concerningly Slow Starts To The 2026-27 Season
There have been several NHL stars who have had slow starts to this 2026-27 regular season. Here are four of the most notable players who can be a bit better to start the year.
Can The Jets And Senators Be Successful In Spite Of Their Parting Stars?
Both the Ottawa Senators and Winnipeg Jets are without their top American players from a year ago. So far, it doesn't seem to be bothering them much, but how long will that last?
Desperation In The Crease: Shesterkin's Season-Ending Injury May Be Season-Ending For The Rangers
The New York Rangers got off to a strong start to their 2026-27 season, but they got catastrophic news when star goalie Igor Shesterkin suffered a season-ending injury in a game on Friday. Shesterkin and backup Joonas Korpisalo are now both injured, and their playoff hopes are all but over.
How Owen Power Is Taking His Game To New Heights With The Buffalo Sabres
What's behind Owen Power's strong start with the Buffalo Sabres? Julian Gaudio takes a deep dive into the analytics that show where the 23-year-old has grown the most.
Rangers' Shesterkin To Miss Rest Of Season With Lower-Body Injury
The New York Rangers have been dealt a huge blow, with goaltender Igor Shesterkin being ruled out for the remainder of the 2026-27 season with a lower-body injury.
Why Bobrovsky's Hunt For First Win With Maple Leafs Shouldn't Overshadow His Respectable Play
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a big off-season bet by signing star goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. And though Bobrovsky is still looking for his first win as a Leaf despite playing three games with his new team, a close examination of Bobrovsky's performance shows he's been a clear upgrade for the Buds.
What's Behind Alexis Lafreniere And The New York Rangers' Hot Start?
Few picked the New York Rangers to be a top team in their division, let alone the league. Even fewer would have expected Alexis Lafreniere to lead them in scoring, but here we are. Why is all this happening, and is it sustainable?
Making Sense Of The Calgary Flames' Situation With Connor Zary
The Calgary Flames have started the 2026-27 season with four straight blowout losses. On Tuesday, they made a curious move by waiving center Connor Zary. Why are the Flames pushing him out the door?
Why Mammoth's Dylan Guenther Should Be Considered A Rocket Richard Trophy Threat
Dylan Guenther has been on a steady rise as one of the NHL's best young snipers. With a solid start to the 2026-27 season, could the Utah Mammoth winger already challenge for the goal-scoring title?
Prospect Watch: NTDP Standout Diego Gutierrez Is Building Towards A Bright Future With Notre Dame
While top 2027 NHL Draft prospect Diego Gutierrez is currently focused on developing his talents with USA Hockey's National Team Development Program, the 17-year-old defenseman is looking forward to making an impact at the NCAA level in the near future.
The Hockey News Big Show: Has Skinner Changed What A Hellebuyck Trade Will Look Like For Jets?
Madison Packer joins Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy to discuss Stuart Skinner’s early impact with the Winnipeg Jets, Evan Bouchard’s changing reputation as a defenseman, and more.
The Hockey News' Top 80 Players In The NHL: 10-1
In celebration of The Hockey News' 80th year, we're ranking the top 80 NHL players entering the 2026-27 season. In this file, we're unveiling our top 10.
The Hockey News Morning Skate: Golden Knights Storm Back Vs. Maple Leafs, Saros Stands Tall vs. Canadiens
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down the Vegas Golden Knights' comeback over the Toronto Maple Leafs, Juuse Saros' standout effort against the Montreal Canadiens, and more.
$399,571 And Counting! Website Is Tracking How Much Money Winnipeg Jets' Connor Hellebuyck Has Forfeited So Far This Season
A new fan-made tracker calculates the staggering financial toll of the Vezina Trophy winner's holdout, as the Winnipeg Jets prove they can win without their disgruntled franchise star.
Larkin And Hellebuyck Trade Standoffs Show NHL GMs Pushing Back On Player Empowerment
The Winnipeg Jets are dealing with goalie Connor Hellebuyck's trade demand, and the Detroit Red Wings are dealing with center Dylan Larkin's trade demand. But Jets and Wings brass are pushing back. What future is ahead for the two stars?