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Feb 28, 2025; Chestnut Hill, MA, USA; Boston College Eagles head coach Greg Brown (center) looks on during the third period against the University of New Hampshire Wildcats at Conte Forum. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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The Bruins’ NCAA Pipeline Runs Through Boston

The Boston Bruins keep restocking their prospect list in their own backyard. There are names on the Bruins’ prospect pipeline who will not...

Kamilla KalmetevaAugust 12, 2026

Feb 25, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (7) and Utah Mammoth right wing Clayton Keller (9) battle for the puck during the first period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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Ranking the NHL Western Conference’s Four Best Teams

The 2025-2026 Western Conference playoffs were full of fresh faces and exciting upsets. The best teams in the Western Conference have talented and...

Madeleine AlvarezAugust 12, 2026

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Does the Trocheck Trade Make Utah a Coveted NHL Market?

This NHL offseason started with a bang. Brady Tkachuk joined his brother in Florida, Pavel Dorofeyev shipped out to the Big Apple and Vincent...

Easton StaufferAugust 11, 2026

Dec 31, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) in the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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Robert Thomas Should Be Clear Captain Choice for Blues

There are currently 10 vacant captain positions across the NHL. One team, the St. Louis Blues, may not be in a rush to...

Harry LoomisAugust 3, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) makes a save against Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard (98) during the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images

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The Chicago Blackhawks Have Five Years to Win a Stanley Cup

Connor Bedard‘s new five-year contract is so much more than an extension for one individual hockey player. It is symbolic of the Chicago...

Sean DeCourseyAugust 3, 2026

Jun 17, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) hoist the Stanley Cup after game six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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The Florida Panthers Will Win Their 3rd Stanley Cup In 4 Years

The Florida Panthers’ injury-riddled 2026 season left what seemed like a power vacuum in the NHL’s Eastern Conference. Entering the 2026 season, they...

William JingJuly 31, 2026

May 29, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly and the Carolina Hurricanes pose for a photo with the Prince of Wales Trophy after Carolina defeated the Montreal Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

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Ranking the NHL Eastern Conference’s Four Best Teams

The Eastern Conference was a battlefield last season. Each team that made the playoffs fought tooth and nail for their spot. Each round...

Madeleine AlvarezJuly 29, 2026

Mar 23, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Connor Clifton (75) possesses the puck during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

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Did the Boston Bruins Improve in July?

When the Boston Bruins acquired JJ Peterka on the first day of the NHL Draft, the move quickly became the biggest headline of...

Kamilla KalmetevaJuly 29, 2026

Jan 19, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Konsta Helenius (94) skates the rookie lap before his first NHL game during the warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

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The Future of the Buffalo Sabres Starts With Konsta Helenius

The Buffalo Sabres had a quiet offseason. They acquired some minor pieces but lost major ones from the prior season, such as Alex...

Matthew KwitowskiJuly 29, 2026

Apr 16, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Anaheim Ducks left wing Cutter Gauthier (61) shoots the puck as Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ufko (85) defends during the third period of their game at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images

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Carlsson’s Deal Reshapes Cutter Gauthier’s Contract Negotiations

The Leo Carlsson offer sheet has changed how NHL teams will approach their restricted free agents (RFAs). Philadelphia backed Anaheim into a corner....

Liam BlandJuly 27, 2026

Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Ivar Stenberg puts on a San Jose Sharks sweater beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected with the second pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

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The San Jose Sharks Clearly Won the 2026 NHL Draft

Just because a team owns three first-round picks doesn’t guarantee a draft will be a resounding success. The job isn’t done once the...

Zachary NewmanJuly 27, 2026

Apr 6, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) celebrates after a goal is scored against the San Jose Sharks in the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

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With Connor Bedard Injured, Who Will Step up for the Blackhawks?

After an unfortunate shoulder injury during offseason training, the Chicago Blackhawks will be without their superstar to start the season. https://twitter.com/NHLBlackhawks/status/2074932007746842910?s=20 Connor Bedard...

Sean DeCourseyJuly 22, 2026