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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...

August 12, 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...

August 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...

August 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...

July 31, 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...

July 29, 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...

July 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...

July 22, 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...

July 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...

July 15, 2026
Apr 5, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Dalibor Dvorsky (54) controls the puck in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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The St. Louis Blues Have a Logjam up Front

With a busy draft week and the start of free agency in the rearview mirror, the St. Louis Blues moved on from two...

July 8, 2026
May 16, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov (93) reacts after scoring a goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the first period in game six of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
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Ivan Demidov’s Extension Reflects Canadiens’ Winning Culture

On July 1, the first day of NHL free agency, Ivan Demidov signed his first extension with the Montreal Canadiens. The Russian youngster...

July 8, 2026
Apr 14, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Mammoth right wing JJ Peterka (77) plays the puck against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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How Will the Utah Mammoth Replace JJ Peterka?

On June 25, 2025, the Utah Mammoth swung for the fences by acquiring JJ Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres. To get the young...

July 8, 2026
Nov 30, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill (right) presents left wing Jamie Benn (14) with a plaque commemorating Benn scoring his 400th goal before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Ottawa Senators at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Which NHL Franchises Have the Best Front Offices? Part 1

Of the 32 NHL teams, several front offices stand out amongst the rest. These organizations consistently make moves to put their teams in...

July 7, 2026
Apr 15, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier (46) celebrates his second goal against the San Jose Sharks with left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) during the third period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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The Chicago Blackhawks Nailed the NHL Entry Draft

Even without a first-round selection, the Chicago Blackhawks left the NHL draft smiling. After trading away the fourth overall pick for Bowen Byram,...

July 1, 2026