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…
Central Notes: Hughes, Makar, Snuggerud – Pro Hockey Rumors
Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes became eligible to sign a contract extension back on July 1st. While a long-term…
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…
Avalanche’s Martin Necas Ranked Among NHL’s Top Wingers by NHL Network
NHL Network’s Jamison Coyle, E.J. Hradek, and Mike Rupp unveiled their rankings of the NHL’s top 20 wingers…
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…
Avalanche Defenseman Listed Among Worst Contracts in NHL
The Athletic released its annual top-10 lists of the best and worst contracts in the NHL, and one…
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…
Zakhar Bardakov Eyeing An Eventual NHL Return – Pro Hockey Rumors
SKA forward Zakhar Bardakov said in an interview with Sport Express that he’s far from done with the NHL,…
Avalanche Sign Georgii Merkulov – Pro Hockey Rumors
The Colorado Avalanche have recruited another player out of the Boston Bruins organization. This time it is free…
2026 NHL fan survey: Your thoughts on the current state of hockey and its future
Welcome to The Athletic’s 2026 NHL fan survey. Nathan Ray Seebeck / Imagn Images By The Athletic NHL…
Happy Birthday Joe Sakic: Celebrating The Man Who Became The Colorado Avalanche
Born on July 7, 1969, in Burnaby, British Columbia, Sakic’s career was tied to one of the most…