Staff Writer

515 Articles

Penguins Fast Start Has Them on Top of the Metropolitan Division

Sidney Crosby isn’t dodging questions about his future anymore. Two months ago, in Las Vegas during the NHL’s player media tour, the Pittsburgh Penguins captain faced rumors about whether he might finish his career somewhere else. At the time, his…

Staff Writer

Stanley Cup Futures Market Shifts as Panthers Chase Historic Three-Peat

It’s not often you see one team’s run scramble the NHL scene quite this much, but here we are: the Florida Panthers, eyeing a third Stanley Cup in a row, have thrown the market into… well, let’s say a curious…

Staff Writer

The $7.5 Million Question in Colorado: Assessing Brock Nelson’s Fit

The Colorado Avalanche's signing of Brock Nelson and his three-year, $7.5 million AAV agreement was a clear statement of the team's goal: to find solid, veteran scoring to go along with their superstar core. Nelson is necessary for the team's…

Staff Writer

Behind the Bench Shake-Up: What Nine Coaching Changes Mean for the NHL’s Balance of Power

The NHL entered the 2025–26 season amid one of the most turbulent coaching offseasons in recent history. A wave of firings and unexpected hires swept through the league, reshaping tactical systems and locker-room dynamics. Established coaches found new homes, while…

Staff Writer

Sharks First Up in West Coast Swing for the NHL Leading New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils sit atop the NHL through ten games, boasting a 16-point start and an 8-2-0 record. They are a perfect 5-0 on home ice and lead the Metropolitan Division, signaling themselves as one of the early juggernauts…

Staff Writer

The Silent War: Inside the Unspoken Rules That Shape NHL Trades

Not every NHL trade makes sense on paper. Some go down because two GMs have history. Some happen because an agent quietly pushed for it. Others? Just a favor being returned from three years ago. There's a side of the…

Staff Writer

Why Hockey Fans Are Turning to VPNs to Keep Up with Every Game Night

Every night of the NHL season brings matchups across the United States and Canada. Fans follow teams across states and time zones and want to see it all live. With games spread across different networks and local restrictions shaping what…

Staff Writer

Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup Chances Take a Hit After Aleksander Barkov’s Season-Ending Injury

The Florida Panthers entered the 2025–26 season with a legitimate dynasty mindset — two straight Stanley Cups, a star-laden roster, and futures odds that had them firmly in the championship conversation. That sense of inevitability was suddenly hit when captain…

Staff Writer

2025-26 NHL Calder Trophy Odds: Ivan Demidov Leads BetMGM’s Rookie of the Year Race

The new NHL season has opened with a highly anticipated rookie class, and oddsmakers are already signaling a tight race for the Calder Memorial Trophy. BetMGM’s Sportsbook early lines show a mix of generational potential and refined collegiate polish among…

Staff Writer

Slow Start Oilers Still a Top Favorite to Win the 2026 Stanley Cup

The 2025–26 NHL season is barely underway, yet the top contenders for the Stanley Cup are already staking their claim. The Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche have started strong, while the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings have stumbled early.…

Staff Writer

Chicago Blackhawks Rumored to Be Eyeing Forward Depth

The 2025-26 NHL season opens with the Chicago Blackhawks centered around one of the league’s most credible narratives: forward depth. With Connor Bedard leading the top line, Frank Nazar rising quickly into a full-time center role, and key moves like…

Staff Writer

NHL Milestone Watch: Ovechkin’s Goal Record, Crosby’s Points Chase, and More Historic Marks

Hockey fans witnessed history last season when Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s long-standing NHL goalscoring record. His second-period power-play strike against the New York Islanders pushed him past Gretzky’s 894 goal mark, ending the most iconic chase in modern hockey…

Staff Writer