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Nationwide Arena in Columbus

NHL Wise To Flip Conferences In Playoff Hub Cities

The NHL hasn’t named their two hub cities yet, nor have they ruled out any of the 10 candidates. One thing that has been decided is that no team will have home ice advantage.
Ty Smilanic could work his way into the first round of the 2020 NHL draft

2020 NHL Draft: Ty Smilanic Has Speed and Determination

Ty Smilanic has the speed and hockey sense that could land him in the second round of the 2020 NHL draft, possibly in the first if someone believes he has second-line upside.
The NHL regular season may have been short, but the journey for the Stanley could be long and hard and shouldn't come with an asterisk attached.

No Asterisk Required for 2020 Stanley Cup Champion

The NHL regular season may have been cut short, but the journey for the Stanley could be long and hard and shouldn’t come with an asterisk attached.
The St. Louis Blues are the top bet to win the West. The Avs odds improved as they are getting healthy. The Golden Knights hope to stay on a roll, and the Stars offense could give them trouble.

NHL Odds: The St. Louis Blues Making Gains in the West … Avs, Golden Knights and Stars Look To Keep Up

The St. Louis Blues are the top bet to win the West.…
2020 NHL draft prospect Dawson Mercer

2020 NHL Draft: Dawson Mercer Has The Look of a Goal Scorer

Dawson Mercer has climbed his way up 2020 NHL draft boards this season and could be sitting just outside the top 10. The latest look at the 2020 NHL draft rankings.
There are 10 cities on the NHL's list of potential hub cites to host playoff games. Though they aren't the most mentioned cities, Pittsburgh and Columbus may be the most logical choices.

Pittsburgh, Columbus Best Bets to be NHL Hub Cities

There are 10 cities on the NHL’s list of potential hub cites to host playoff games. Though they aren’t the most mentioned cities, Pittsburgh and Columbus may be the most logical choices.
Yaroslav Askarov is the top ranked goaltender and should go in the top 20, but after that the 2020 NHL draft goalie class is a little thin.

2020 NHL Draft: The Goalie Market is Thin

Yaroslav Askarov is the top-ranked goaltender and should go in the top 20, but after that, the 2020 NHL draft goalie class is a little thin.
Taking a look at five teams that would somewhat be hurt by the proposed 24-team playoff format.

Five NHL Teams Hurt by the Proposed 24-team Playoff Format

The NHLPA executive board approved the new format and we’re awaiting the NHL’s official announcement. Taking a look at five teams that would somewhat be hurt by the proposed 24-team playoff format.
There is lots of work for the NHL to do in preparing to restart their season. Once it's underway, there is so much that could go wrong. It could be a PR nightmare.

Is NHL Biting Off More Than It Can Chew By Restarting Season?

There is lots of work for the NHL to do in preparing to restart their season. Once it’s underway, there is so much that could go wrong. It could be a PR nightmare.
Braden Schneider

2020 NHL Draft: Braden Schneider Should Be Picked in the Top 45

Braden Schneider is a right-handed defenseman for the Brandon Wheat Kings of…
The next part of the Making the NHL series - players like Scott Pearson looking back at their hockey up bringing and what they'd change about today's culture.

Making the NHL: Scott Pearson’s Youth Hockey Memories

The next part of the Making the NHL series – players like Scott Pearson looking back at their hockey up bringing and what they’d change about today’s culture.
Seth Appert USA Hockey

Making The NHL: USA Hockey Sees Positive Trend With Multi-Sport Players

USA Hockey’s development model strongly encourages players to play multiple sports. USNTDP under-18 coach Seth Appert believes when kids are going up it’s beneficial to play different sports.