Barry Melrose Dead: ESPN Analyst, Former NHL Player, Coach Was 70
Barry Melrose, the blue-collar NHL defenseman who brought flash to the Los Angeles Kings as their coach and…
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…
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…
An ex-NHLer’s ‘Odyssey’: How Sean Avery became a go-to Christopher Nolan cast member
On the various international sets where “The Odyssey” was shot, leading man Matt Damon developed a routine with…
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,…
Jacob Moverare Signs With Switzerland’s EV Zug
After five seasons in the Los Angeles Kings depth chart, defenseman Jacob Moverare is headed back overseas. He…
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…
More NHL teams than ever are without a captain. Does wearing the ‘C’ still matter?
Claude Giroux was 25 when he was named captain of the Philadelphia Flyers. Saddled with the front-facing responsibilities…
2027 NHL mock expansion draft: What would a 33rd team look like?
Would another NHL expansion draft dilute the rest of the league too much? Is it even possible to…
Where do the Oilers, Flames & Canucks end up in the Pacific? – TSN
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