Metropolitan Notes: Smits, Ryabkin, Blue Jackets – Pro Hockey Rumors
By Brian La Rose | at August 29, 2026 11:23 am The plans for Rangers defenseman Alberts Smits…
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The top goalie in the world is hoping to be traded before NHL training camps open in September.…
NHL Pipeline Rankings 2026: From Sharks to Avalanche, the best prospects and under-23 players
Welcome to The Athletic’s 2026-27 edition of the NHL Pipeline Rankings, where we look at the future of…
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The AHL’s Chicago Wolves will have a familiar face as captain for the next two years. According to…
Alexander Nikishin Gives Hurricanes A Tough Offseason Decision – Pro Hockey Rumors
The winds of summer rumors and speculation have blown into North Carolina, where the Carolina Hurricanes face ongoing…
East Notes: Nikishin, Blue Jackets, McCrate – Pro Hockey Rumors
Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin is one of the more notable restricted free agents around the NHL while he…
The NHL fan experience is changing: 20,000 fans weigh in on streaming, radio and more
Ten years ago, only one NHL player finished the regular season with more than 90 points. The Vegas…
NHL Free Agency Rumor: Pittsburgh Penguins emerge as potential landing spot for ex Carolina Hurricanes $1.85M defenseman | NHL News
Pittsburgh Penguins linked to star defenseman.(Image via X) Alexander Nikishin, the Carolina Hurricanes defenseman, recorded 33 points and…
Which NHL jerseys should make a comeback? One pick for every team
From Mats Sundin returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a front-office role to Patrick Kane returning to…
NHL contract efficiency rankings 2026: Which teams spend their money most wisely?
Every summer I take some time to dig into the NHL’s contract landscape. The best of the best,…
Every NHL team’s top-6 center duos, ranked from best to worst
Finding a dominant one-two punch at center is every NHL team’s dream. Elite centers are very difficult to acquire…
Which NHL player is the biggest on-ice villain in every team’s franchise history?
Every good story needs a villain. Does every good NHL team need one, too? Countless stars over the…