Minnesota Wild Still a Tier Below Other West Contenders, Even After Adding Hughes – The Hockey Writers – Minnesota Wild

It’s been a crazy few days in the NHL. The Edmonton Oilers acquired Tristan Jarry, the Buffalo Sabres fired Kevyn Adams and named Jarmo Kekalainen their new general manager, and the Minnesota Wild acquired star defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks. While Jarry and Adams are notable shakeups, the Wild’s acquisition of Hughes sent…

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What Nylander and Matthews Reveal About the Maple Leafs – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews and William Nylander, probably the two best Toronto Maple Leafs players, have two very different ways of being on the ice. Their contrast isn’t just about skill or scoring; it’s about mindset, personality, and how they respond to coaching. While Nylander Might Seem Tough to Figure Out, He’s Quite Simple Nylander is fascinating…

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Pittsburgh Penguins’ 3rd Period Fragility Could Cost Them the Season – The Hockey Writers – Pittsburgh Penguins

It is often said in this league that the hardest thing to do is win a game in regulation. It requires 60 minutes of focus, structural discipline, and the ability to manage the emotional peaks and valleys of professional sport. But for the 2025-26 Pittsburgh Penguins, the problem isn’t necessarily getting ahead on the scoreboard;…

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