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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Injury Update: Brady Tkachuk Undergoes Thumb Surgery, Expected to Miss 6–8 Weeks
The Ottawa Senators have confirmed that captain Brady Tkachuk will be sidelined for six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery on his right thumb. The procedure followed an injury suffered earlier during the team’s home game against the Nashville Predators.…
Cam Atkinson Closes Career in Columbus with One-Day Retirement Deal
Cam Atkinson is officially retiring as a Columbus Blue Jacket. The veteran forward signed a ceremonial one-day contract this week to end his career with the organization that drafted him and made him a cornerstone. Atkinson’s retirement celebration will take…
Three Penguins Who Could Be Traded Soon Should Pittsburgh Trigger Complete Teardown
It’s a sight many in the Steel City thought they’d never see: the Pittsburgh Penguins staring down the barrel of true organizational upheaval. After two straight springs spent on the outside looking in, playoff hopes dashed earlier than the snow…
