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The Washington Capitals completely transformed their roster last offseason, and it paid huge dividends in 2024-25. General manager Chris Patrick and president of hockey operations Brian MacLellan realized that changes needed to be made after the roster barely advanced to the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs before being swept by the New York Rangers in Round […]

Heading into a crucial Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final, a change needed to be made by the Carolina Hurricanes. Down 2-0 to the Florida Panthers and allowing ten goals in those two losses, Carolina head coach Rod Brind’Amour decided to make a change in goal. He announced to the press, including Sportsnet’s Eric […]

The Florida Panthers are looking to take a stranglehold on the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday night — but they’ll have to do it without one of their best players. Sam Reinhart, who has 11 points in 14 games this postseason, won’t suit up for the tilt, head […]

The New York Islanders found their new general manager on Friday — but it doesn’t look as though Brendan Shanahan will be joining his staff. As The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reported on Saturday, it’s not looking likely that the organization will hire the former Toronto Maple Leafs president. “Just to close the loop on the […]

After a dominant 6-3 triumph in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final, it looked as if the Dallas Stars were in charge of their own destiny. With a win in Game 2 over the Edmonton Oilers, the Stars would leave home up 2-0 in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series. However, that was not meant […]

Stuart Skinner posted a shutout in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third time in four games on Friday night, helping the Edmonton Oilers steal home-ice advantage back from the Dallas Stars. The 26-year-old made 25 saves on 25 shots as the Oilers beat the Stars 3-0 at American Airlines Center in Game 2 […]

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner minded the net with poise in Game 2 of the NHL Western Conference final. Skinner didn’t allow a goal against the Dallas Stars on Friday. Edmonton knocked off the Stars, 3-0, to tie the series 1 apiece. Skinner posted 25 saves for the club. Following the game, Skinner spoke with […]

The New York Rangers hired Mike Sullivan as their new head coach. New York is attempting to move on from a tumultuous 2024-25 campaign that saw them miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Mika Zibanejad is one player looking to put last season in the rearview mirror. And he looking forward to the future with Sullivan […]

Even after a crushing loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, the Edmonton Oilers were able to come away with a split on the road against the Dallas Stars with a victory in Game 2. The Oilers dominated this one from start to finish, running away with a 3-0 victory that never felt […]

The Dallas Stars lost Game 2 of the 2025 Western Conference Final to the Edmonton Oilers. The Stars lost Roope Hintz to injury in an incident that has caught a lot of attention postgame. The series is tied after Dallas won Game 1, but this series could get more intense. Mason Marchment is not letting Edmonton forget […]

The Dallas Stars came back to win Game 1 of the 2025 Western Conference Finals. Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers collapsed in the third period of that opening contest. However, this was not the case in Game 2. The Oilers won the second game 3-0 while the Stars had to make do without forward […]

The Edmonton Oilers are in the Western Conference Finals for the second straight season. A major part of this success is young defenseman Evan Bouchard. Bouchard has established himself as one of the best offensive defensemen in the NHL. And he has already found historic success in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Bouchard is a restricted […]

The magical season of Alex Ovechkin may have come to its conclusion when the Capitals were defeated by the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. However, the honors continue to pile up for the Russian sharpshooter. After the 39-year-old scored 44 goals during the regular season and became the NHL’s […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the second round. They are headed toward a potentially difficult offseason as a result. Part of the difficulty Toronto could face this summer revolves around forward Mitch Marner. Marner will hit NHL Free Agency this summer, and he may be the best player […]

The Ottawa Senators came out of the rebuild in a big way in 2024-25, rectifying seven consecutive missed postseasons by advancing to the dance and taking the Atlantic Division-winning Toronto Maple Leafs to six games in Round 1. Although it ended in disappointment, it’s clear that this skilled core is ready to take the next […]

As the Stanley Cup Playoffs roll on, the NHL Awards nominees are coming out. The Jim Gregory Award is given out annually to the top NHL general manager. Voting happens after the second round of the playoffs, so the league finally has the award nominees ready. The three NHL GMs nominated for the Jim Gregory […]

The Edmonton Oilers have exemplified elite resilience throughout the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, overcoming a 2-0 deficit versus the Los Angeles Kings and gutting out multiple wins against the Vegas Golden Knights in the previous round. Their redemption tour is ramping up as a rematch with the defending champion Florida Panthers comes into sight. But […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are set up for an offseason full of changes after another playoff disappointment. They went up 2-0 in the second round of the playoffs and collapsed, losing Game 7 at home. With Mitch Marner and John Tavares hitting free agency, the team on the ice will change. But there are also […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets were one of the big surprises of the 2024-25 NHL campaign, shattering preseason expectations by hanging around the Eastern Conference playoff picture for most of the year. Although it ended in disappointment, and a tight fourth place finish in the Metropolitan Division, there’s belief in Ohio that the roster can take […]

The New York Islanders are expected to hire Mathieu Darche as their new general manager. After firing Lou Lamoriello, they were reportedly looking for a general manager and president of hockey operations. Lamoriello filled both roles in his seven years on Long Island. The Athletic’s Arthur Staple reported that the Islanders’ hiring Darche ends their […]

The New York Islanders are headed into a massive offseason. They let long-time president and general manager Lou Lamoriello go just before winning the NHL Draft Lottery. With big questions ahead, ownership set out to hire a new executive. The Islanders are set to hire Tampa Bay Lightning Assistant GM and Director of Hockey Operations […]

The Carolina Hurricanes lost to the Florida Panthers 5-0 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final. Their franchise’s 14-game East Final losing streak continues as Florida has them on the ropes heading back to Sunrise. Taylor Hall joined the Hurricanes this season in a trade, but knows the team is capable of more than […]

The Florida Panthers look like they’re well on their way to a third consecutive appearance in the NHL’s ultimate series. After dominating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-0 in Game 2 of the East Final on Thursday night in Raleigh, the Cats are headed back to Sunrise with a 2-0 series lead. The game looked to be […]

The Carolina Hurricanes lost to the Florida Panthers 5-0 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. After a brutal loss in Game 1 at home, the Canes needed Game 2 before hitting the road for the next two games. Now, they head to Sunrise down 2-0. Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour spoke to the media […]

The Florida Panthers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-0 on Thursday to win Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final. While the defending champs are two wins away from returning to the Stanley Cup Final, it’s not all good news. Panthers forward Sam Reinhart left the game with a lower-body injury, and Paul Maurice has a […]

The Carolina Hurricanes just cannot find a way to win a game in the Eastern Conference Final. After dominating the New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals in the first two rounds of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the script has been flipped at the hands of the Florida Panthers after a 5-0 Game 2 beatdown […]

As the Stanley Cup Playoffs roll on, the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial continues in London, Ontario. Former NHLers Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Alex Formenton, and Cal Foote have pleaded not guilty to sexual assault stemming from an incident that occurred in a hotel after a celebration of their 2018 World Junior Championship […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Florida Panthers in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This crushing playoff defeat was different, however. It marks the end of John Tavares’ contract with the Leafs, which was the move that launched them into contention in 2018. Where could Tavares go to round out his […]

The Carolina Hurricanes were steamrolled once again on home ice Thursday night in a stunning 5–0 loss to the Florida Panthers, and captain Jordan Staal didn’t sugarcoat the aftermath. His raw postgame reaction summed up the disaster in a single line. “You’ve got to have everyone, but tonight we had pretty much no one,” Staal […]

The Toronto Maple leafs are starting what could be a summer of significant change after moving on from one of the organization’s most influential figures in the last decade. They chose not to renew the contract of Brendan Shanahan, who served as the team’s president and alternate governor since 2014. This decision could have major […]

Hopes were high for the Tampa Bay Lightning this past season. They finished second in the Atlantic Division with 102 points, six points behind the Toronto Maple Leafs. A first-round playoff matchup against the Florida Panthers, the Bolts’ top rival, awaited. It was a chance at revenge for last season, when the Panthers kicked Tampa […]

The Florida Panthers took a 2-0 series lead against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, winning 5-0. The Panthers jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first period and never looked back. More impressive is the fact that they once again crushed on the road. The Panthers also made […]

As the Florida Panthers increased their 1-0 advantage over the Carolina Hurricanes in this year’s Eastern Conference Final, it has been apparent that the series thus far has been rather one sided. After a 5-2 win over Carolina on the road in Game 1, the team has just finished off a 5-0 win in Game […]

While the Toronto Maple Leafs made headlines by parting ways with longtime president Brendan Shanahan, the organization has made one thing clear: general manager Brad Treliving isn’t going anywhere. Despite the high-profile front office shakeup and yet another playoff disappointment, sources confirm that Treliving’s job is secure as the Leafs gear up for a critical […]

The Florida Panthers are dominating the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 of the 2025 Eastern Conference finals on Thursday night. However, it has not been an entirely smooth ride for the reigning Stanley Cup champions, with one of their key players leaving the game with an apparent injury. Panthers forward Sam Reinhart exited the game […]

The season for Nikolaj Ehlers and the Winnipeg Jets ended in heartbreaking fashion in more ways than one. The Jets were defeated by the Dallas Stars in six games in the Western Conference semifinal while at the same time dealing with a tragic situation with teammate Mark Scheifele, who had lost his father the night […]

Any time Team Canada takes the ice in international competitions the expectation is that it will have a vast advantage in talent and ride that edge to victory against a majority of its opponents. While teams like the United States and Sweden can push Canada hard and will gain an edge from time to time, […]

For the third consecutive offseason, there will be change in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. In 2023, it was general manager Kyle Dubas who was fired and Brad Treliving was hired. Last year, Sheldon Keefe caught the blame and Craig Berube came in. After losing to the Florida Panthers in the second round, the Maple […]

The Boston Bruins had a miserable 2024-25 season. Coming in with massive expectations, they fired coach Jim Montgomery in November and finished last in the Atlantic Division. Now, they are looking for a full-time head coach as the pool narrows. The Bruins already gave general manager Don Sweeney an extension, and he has narrowed down […]