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…
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…
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…
Jack Campbell Retires From Professional Hockey – Pro Hockey Rumors
Jack Campbell has announced his retirement from professional hockey at the age of 34. He announced on his…
Top 100 drafted NHL prospects ranking: McKenna, Stenberg, Martone lead summer 2026 list
Welcome to the summer 2026 edition of my ranking of the NHL’s best prospects at The Athletic. This…
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…
Six forward signings confirmed as Patrik Laine’s pursuit by the Kings appears to be over
Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images Patrik Laine‘s market is becoming clearer, but one door has…
Ducks To Sign Pavel Mintyukov To Multi-Year Extension – Pro Hockey Rumors
The Anaheim Ducks will take one of their restricted free agents off of the market. The club is…