Canucks’ Braeden Cootes: Gets into first NHL game
Cootes made his NHL debut in Thursday’s 5-1 win over Calgary. Cootes had an impressive 2:40 of power-play…
Every NHL team’s defense ranked: Avalanche, Panthers top the 2025-26 list
Welcome to the third iteration of The Athletic’s annual defense ranking tiers. This year’s version was probably the…
2025-26 NHL Goalie Tiers: Anonymous panel of coaches and goalies rates every starter
Welcome to 2025-26 Goalie Tiers, in which we anonymously poll some of the brightest minds in goaltending in…
Experts react to 2025-26 NHL point total projections for all 32 teams
Are the Edmonton Oilers really the NHL’s top team? Will Mitch Marner win more games playing in Las…
If Connor McDavid hits the market, what should each NHL team’s pitch to get him be?
The puck has yet to drop on the 2025-26 NHL regular season and July 1 is more than…
How realistic is a Sidney Crosby trade for each NHL team?
Sidney Crosby’s future has become one of the top storylines heading into the 2025-26 NHL season. The longtime…
NHL rookie camp roundup: The biggest standouts from tournaments across the league
NHL rookie tournaments marked the start of the league’s 2025-26 calendar over the weekend. The Athletic’s team of…
One burning question for every NHL team heading into training camp
How will Jonathan Toews look in his return to the NHL for his hometown team? How will Kirill…
What’s every NHL team’s best and worst jersey in franchise history?
In the NHL, jerseys are more than just uniforms; they are symbols of a legacy, history and pride…