Capitals Mark 50 Years with Milestones, Momentum — and a Bittersweet Ending – The Hockey Writers – Washington Capitals

As the Washington Capitals saluted their fans and skated off the ice one final time in their 50th anniversary season, the moment was tinged with disappointment. “We had hoped for a different ending to our playoff run and feel the disappointment alongside our players and fans,” Capitals owner Ted Leonsis said in a statement on…

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4 Reasons the Canadiens Will Be More Attractive to Free Agents This Offseason – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens

It’s been a long time since the Montreal Canadiens were considered a destination for free agents. It’s not hard to understand why. They have spent the last years stuck in a rebuild or retooling phase, and external factors like Quebec’s high-income taxes, especially compared to no-tax or low-tax states like Florida and Texas, have consistently…

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MLSE boss says Maple Leafs won’t fill president’s role after Shanahan’s dismissal

The Maple Leafs’ president’s chair will remain vacant. Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment czar Keith Pelley says the conglomerate doesn’t plan to fill the hockey team’s top job after announcing Thursday that Brendan Shanahan’s contract won’t be renewed. The Hockey Hall of Famer spent 11 seasons in Toronto and rebuilt the floundering Original Six franchise,…

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Projected Lineups for the Oilers vs Stars – 5/23/25 – The Hockey Writers – Projected Lineups

The Edmonton Oilers take on the Dallas Stars in Game 2 of their Western Conference Final matchup at the American Airlines Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. Western Conference Final, Game 2 8 p.m. ET; ESPN+, ESPN, SN, TVAS, CBC Dallas leads best-of-7 series 1-0…

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Chicago Blackhawks Are No Longer the NHL’s Dumping Ground – The Hockey Writers – Chicago Blackhawks

Earlier this month, the Chicago Blackhawks writing team here at The Hockey Writers were presented with a potential trade scenario by a colleague. To the Blackhawks: Mika Zibanejad with the New York Rangers retaining $1.7 million of his $8.5 million contract and a second-round pick. To the Rangers: Future considerations. This hypothetical was first proposed…

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