Why these 7 NHL teams are in danger of getting stuck in the mushy middle
The NHL has its contenders, its basement dwellers and then the forgettable, often-overlooked mushy middle. The mushy middle is…
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…
Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard undergoes shoulder surgery after offseason injury
Connor Bedard will be out at least four months after undergoing shoulder surgery. Michael Reaves / Getty Images…
What can Darnell Nurse offer as a trade target? The risks, rewards and suitors
With Darnell Nurse, one thing comes to mind above all else: A $9.25 million cap hit. When his…
Every NHL team’s MVP and most disappointing player in the 2025-26 regular season
The NHL regular season is almost in the books, and every team from the top to the bottom…
Which NHL prospect in each team’s pipeline had the most promising season?
It’s what every NHL organization wants to see in its prospect pipeline: the player who shows promise that…
What we got right, and wrong, in our NHL bold predictions. Revisiting one for all 32 teams
We can admit it. We were wrong. Well, mostly wrong. When The Athletic first asked its NHL staff…
Panthers’ A.J. Greer to have phone hearing for boarding Flames’ Connor Zary
Florida Panthers forward A.J. Greer is facing a suspension of up to five games for boarding Connor Zary…
Rangers trade Artemi Panarin to Kings for conditional third-round pick, prospect
NEW YORK — The New York Rangers traded star winger Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings on…
Identifying the biggest need for all 32 teams ahead of 2026 NHL trade deadline
The NHL trade deadline is about five weeks away, and teams are in the midst of meetings to…