NHL News: A Different Penalty for the Senators, and Injury Updates
The Ottawa Senators are back in the first round of the 2026 NHL draft. Auston Matthews leaves after knee-on-knee hit. Alex Tuch wasn't able to go.
NHL News: Hagel Fined, 2028-29 Projected Salary Cap, and Injury Notes
Brandon Hagel fined $5,000. The projected 2028-29 salary cap. Brad Marchand may need surgery. Jaden Schwartz is out indefinitely.
NHL News: Average Age, Two Fines, and Injury Notes
Bo Horvat and Tyler Kleven fined. John Gibson left after the second period last night. Roope Hintz out weeks. Dylan Larkin out yesterday.
NHL News: Signings, Waivers, Suspension and Some Injury Notes
Roope Hintz and Dylan Larkin both left their games early. Jean-Gabriel Pageau gets a three-year extension. Evgeni Malkin suspended 5 games.
NHL News: Tyler Myers, Kiefer Sherwood, and Michael McCarron
There is a lot of movement heading in the deadline as Tyler Myers heads to Dallas, Kiefer Sherwood signs new deal and Michael McCarron gets moved.
NHL 2025-26 Stretch Run: Critical Weeks for Teams on the Playoff Edge
The 2025-26 NHL season is entering the stretch run, and the playoff bubble is as tight as it has been in years. With roughly a quarter of the regular season left, several teams are walking a razor’s edge. A short…
NHL Trade: Penguins Trade Brett Kulak to Colorado for Samuel Girard
The first big trade acquired as the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Samuel Girard from the Colorado Avalanche for Brett Kulak.
Every USA vs Canada Olympic Showdown as Americans Reign Supreme in Milano Cortina
For the first time since the “Miracle on Ice” in 1980, Team USA stands on top of the Olympic men’s ice hockey podium. The wait ended in Milan, where a new generation delivered on the biggest stage against its oldest…
2026 NHL Trade Deadline: Canadian Teams Face High-Stakes After Olympic Freeze
The 2026 NHL trade market has ground to a halt at one of the most sensitive points of the season. With the Milano-Cortina men’s Olympic hockey tournament wrapping up on February 22 and Canada falling short of gold against a…
IIHF President Hopes Russia and Belarus Will Be Back as Soon as Possible
As the 2026 Winter Olympics roll on, the IIHF President would like to see Russia and Belarus back in international competition as soon as possible.
Salary Cap Pressure and Trade Timing in the Modern NHL
The modern NHL operates within a tightly controlled financial system in which every contract decision affects future flexibility. This article examines how salary cap pressure shapes trade timing, roster construction, and off-season planning. Comparable analytical frameworks are used in other regulated…
NHL Trade: New York Rangers Trade Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings
The New York Rangers have traded Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings for prospect Liam Greentree and a conditional third round pick.
