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Nov 12, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) defends against a shot on goal attempt by New York Rangers right wing Reilly Smith (91) in the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
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The New York Rangers Should Trade for Connor Hellebuyck

The New York Rangers entered the season with fairly low expectations. The team is three seasons removed from winning the Presidents’ Trophy and...

October 14, 2026
Oct 2, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Tristan Luneau (67) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Boz Bloom-Imagn Images
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Ducks’ Hot Start Is Proof of Good Management

Anaheim General Manager Patrick Verbeek has been working to form a team of young talent for the 2026-27 season. While balancing hefty new...

October 13, 2026
Apr 13, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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The NHL Needs to Reform the No Trade Clause

Dylan Larkin dominated headlines before the 2026-27 NHL season even started. Along with a few American Olympians, Larkin asked to be traded from the...

October 12, 2026
Sep 22, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Michael Misa (77) shakes hands with teammates on the bench aftre scoring a goal against Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart (not pictured) during the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
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What Should San Jose Sharks Fans Look for in Season Opener?

The long wait is finally over. San Jose Sharks hockey is back—and with it comes their most anticipated season in a while. The...

October 1, 2026
Mar 30, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) celebrates during warms ups before the game against the St. Louis Blues at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
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NHL Pacific Division Preview: How Far Can the Sharks Rise?

In part one of The Lead’s Pacific Division preview, one team rose even more after last year. In a weak division, there was...

September 30, 2026
Apr 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Trevor Zegras (46) celebrates his goal with teammates in the penalty box against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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Is the NHL Going Too Far With the Jersey Tuck Rule?

The game of hockey is constantly changing, in terms of money, pace, skill and, of course, the rules. One of the newest rules...

September 30, 2026
Sep 19, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) plays the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
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NHL Atlantic Division Preview: Are Canadiens Ready To Win Division?

The Atlantic Division is a gauntlet. There are no easy points won. Every team in this division expects to make the playoffs and...

September 28, 2026
Jun 14, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; the Stanley Cup is brought to the ice to present to the Carolina Hurricanes after the win against the Vegas Golden Knights in game six of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images
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How Will the 2026-2027 NHL Season Play Out?

After a long three-month hiatus, the NHL season is finally here. Training camp and preseason games are winding down, and the regular season...

September 28, 2026
Jan 2, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Czechia defensemen Adam Jiricek (5) controls the puck as Switzerland forward Nolan Cattin (9) gives chase during the first period in the quarterfinals of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship at 3M Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images
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The Blues Are Smart to Be Patient with Adam Jiricek

When St. Louis Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker went down with a knee injury, some fans thought it would open the door for Adam...

September 28, 2026
Apr 16, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Los Angeles Kings center Scott Laughton (21) skates with the puck against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images
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NHL Pacific Division Preview: Are the Kings Playoff Bound?

Last year, the Pacific Division featured some intriguing rosters. Regardless, it was largely considered the weakest in the NHL. It had the lowest...

September 25, 2026
Apr 21, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) and goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) react after beating the Montreal Canadiens in overtime during game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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NHL Atlantic Division Preview: Can Tampa’s Core Make One Last Run?

Last season, the story in the Atlantic centered on which of the strongest teams would win the division. With five teams in this...

September 25, 2026
Dec 11, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck as Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin (21) defends during the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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NHL Metropolitan Division Preview: Can Capitals Steal Division Title?

The top half of the Metropolitan Division will have some unfamiliar faces in the top four this season. The Eastern Conference is always...

September 23, 2026
May 13, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates his goal with center Martin Necas (88) and center Brock Nelson (11) and ]center Nazem Kadri (91) and defenseman Brent Burns (84) in the third period against the Minnesota Wild in game five of the second round of the 2026 Stanely Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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NHL Central Division Preview: Can the Avalanche Repeat?

In part one of The Lead’s division preview, the non-playoff teams were intriguing. Last season’s Central Division playoff teams seem likely to stick...

September 22, 2026
Nov 22, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Florian Xhekaj (63) celebrates the win against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
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Which Canadiens Prospects Have the Best Chance of Making the Roster?

Training camp for the Montreal Canadiens began on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The Canadiens are hosting 57 players for their 2026-2027 training camp. This roster...

September 21, 2026