Avalanche Mailbag 2.0: Avalanche’s 30th Anniversary, Pressure on Bednar and MacFarland, Trading for Zacha, & More
The second half of the August Mailbag is here. READ MORE:Â Avalanche Mailbag 1.0: Gambling with Necas, EJ and…
NHL contract efficiency rankings 2025: Which teams spend their money most wisely?
Every summer I spend one week taking a look at the NHL’s contract landscape. The best of the…
Avalanche Reportedly Planning Trade Involving Stanley Cup Champ
Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Journalist Aarif Deen has just reported important news involving 27-year-old Quebec-born defenseman…
Stefan Matteau Announces Retirement, Becomes Coach
Jul. 31st: Matteau will only have to take a different pathway around the bench for the next portion…
Hockey Hall of Fame tiers: Which active NHL players boosted their cases?
For sports fans who enjoy debates, there is perhaps no better topic than the Hall of Fame. It’s…
What Do NHL Scouts Think of Oskar Olausson? (+)
Can Oskar Olausson help the San Jose Sharks? The Sharks acquired Olausson from the Colorado Avalanche for Danil…
Sharks, Avalanche Swap Daniil Gushchin, Oskar Olausson
According to a team announcement from the San Jose Sharks, the Sharks have traded forward Daniil Gushchin to…
Offseason Musings: Frozen NHL Trade Market — Are There Too Many Hopeful Teams?
It’s been just over three weeks since the July 1 frenzy, and teams settling into their rosters for…
Deen’s Daily: Arbitration Dates; Do Red Wings Have Assets to Acquire Jason Robertson?
Arbitration dates have been set, and some cases are already settling before then. Also, do the Detroit Red…
West Notes: Kaprizov, Stars, Grizzlies
On yesterday’s rendition of the Insider Notebook from Bleacher Report, Frank Seravalli provided an update on the ongoing extension negotiations…
Re-drafting the 2022 NHL Draft: Logan Cooley, Lane Hutson lead Scott Wheeler’s do-over
Welcome, for an eighth straight year, to my annual re-draft and ranking review exercise. Each summer at The Athletic,…
Which NHL broadcasts are the best? 2025 broadcast rankings, rated by fans
The recent shocking news that the St. Louis Blues and FanDuel Sports Network are parting ways with legendary…