Category: NHL

Tier 1: The Clear Contenders Hurricanes, Avalanche, Panthers, Lightning Tier 2: One Piece Away Canadiens, Wild, Golden Knights, Stars, Oilers Tier 3: Definitely Intriguing Capitals, Sabres, Mammoth, Sharks, Bruins Tier 4: Trending in the Wrong Direction Ducks, Senators, Kings, Penguins, Red Wings Tier 5: Feisty But Not There Maple Leafs, Flyers, Devils, Blue Jackets, Islanders,…

After acquiring highly-priced wingers Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou this offseason, the Washington Capitals made it abundantly clear that missing the playoffs during the remainder of Alex Ovechkin’s NHL career is not an option. It will be head coach Spencer Carbery’s job to take the forward-heavy roster into a postseason contender from the Metropolitan Division….

The offseason is still moving along slowly, but the upcoming NHL season is coming faster than we all think since they’re starting slightly earlier this year. That means we’re down to our final Minnesota Wild report cards from last season, and we’re moving our way through the second line. The most recent player was Marcus…

At this point in the NHL offseason, fans and writers like to look at their team’s roster and see which players have good contracts and which have bad ones. A little while back, I wrote about the three best contracts for the New York Rangers. Looking at the roster and the contracts on the books,…

It’s been some time since the Calgary Flames have had legitimate star talent on their roster. We all know that Jonathan Huberdeau hasn’t been anywhere close to that since arriving in Cowtown, and while the likes of MacKenzie Weegar, Rasmus Andersson, and Nazem Kadri were all very good players, they generally aren’t considered top-tier talent…

The Pittsburgh Penguins entered the offseason with the resources to make a major addition. President of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas explored moving up from the 22nd pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and remained connected to Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson, but Pittsburgh refused to sacrifice the premium prospects and draft capital…

Zam Plante produced one of the strongest offensive seasons in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ prospect pool, but the next step in his development remains less certain than the numbers suggest. The 21-year-old forward recorded 20 goals and 50 points in 40 games for the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs of the NCAA. He tied for sixth…

We are 60 days from opening night. As the days tick away, fans are still wondering if the Carolina Hurricanes will make any moves before the 2026-27 season begins. However, with most of the team signed through next season, there isn’t much to do other than wait for an Alexander Nikishin extension. That said, with…

Yesterday in Hockey History: July 30 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug 1 July 31 is full of big names. One of the greatest undrafted players in the history of the NHL signed with the team where he became a Hall of Famer. An all-time great goaltender returned to where he had great success. Plus, the…

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Tommy Novak to a three-year contract extension, keeping him off the free-agent market next summer. The deal begins in 2027-28 and runs through 2029-30, with a $4.65 million average annual value. Novak will complete the final season of his current contract at $3.5 million this season. The Penguins’ announcement emphasized…