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…
Evening Notes: Red Wings, Graf, Hofer – Pro Hockey Rumors
There haven’t been many material updates, but Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman offered new insight into the hiring process 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…
Agent Brisson on How Celebrini Drove Extension, Crosby’s $8.7 Million AAV & More
It was a special meeting for a special player. Pat Brisson, Macklin Celebrini’s agent, asked for an early…
Did The Sharks Dramatically Overpay Jacob Trouba? – Pro Hockey Rumors
When defenseman Jacob Trouba hit free agency on July 1st, many expected him to receive a multi-year deal,…
‘He’s Sid 2.0’: Button not surprised at Celebrini contract, believes he will only get better – TSN
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins Mark Masters to share his thoughts about the Macklin Celebrini record-setting…
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…
Will Joel Ward become the NHL’s second Black head coach? His peers have ‘no doubt’
The NHL has only seen one Black head coach in its 109-year league history, and not even for…
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…
Failed trade talks involving Sharks prospect Igor Chernyshov revealed: ‘They really wanted him’
Failed trade talks involving Sharks prospect Igor Chernyshov revealed: ‘They really wanted him’
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