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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

Apr 2, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) makes a glove save on a Dallas Stars shot during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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The Buffalo Sabres Can’t Give up on Acquiring Connor Hellebuyck

Connor Hellebuyck is one of the biggest topics being discussed this offseason. The Vezina and Olympic gold medal winner is reportedly on...

Neil VillapianoJuly 22, 2026

Nov 8, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Utah Mammoth forward Barrett Hayton (27) skates during the warmup period before the game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

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Will the Mammoth Regret Matching Barrett Hayton’s Offer Sheet?

Through a long, painful journey of arbitration and offer sheets, Barrett Hayton returns to the Utah Mammoth. On July 1, 2026, the New...

Easton StaufferJuly 20, 2026

Jun 3, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito and Panthers head coach Paul Maurice are seen taking questions during media day in advance of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images

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Which NHL Franchises Have the Best Front Offices? Part 2

In part one, the Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild and Carolina Hurricanes took spots four through seven in our ranking of the...

William JingJuly 15, 2026

May 6, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (91) scores a goal against Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart (79) during the third period of game two of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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Anaheim Ducks Took a Gamble on Leo Carlsson’s Contract

The Anaheim Ducks made a major statement this past Thursday. It came with the decision to match the Leo Carlsson offer sheet from...

Neil VillapianoJuly 15, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

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After Stellar Offseason, Capitals Are Serious Contenders in the East

After winning the Metropolitan Division in the 2024-2025 season, the Washington Capitals had a setback; they missed the 2026 playoffs by three points....

Matthew KwitowskiJuly 13, 2026