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…
Salary Cap Deep Dive: St. Louis Blues – Pro Hockey Rumors
Navigating the salary cap is one of the most important tasks for a front office. Teams that can…
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…
The team Brady Tkachuk refused to join before his blockbuster trade has been revealed
The team Brady Tkachuk refused to join before his blockbuster trade has been revealed…
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…
Afternoon Notes: Tortorella, Gold, Zubov – Pro Hockey Rumors
Although many expected him to retire after coaching the Vegas Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final, John…
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…
Blues Sign Connor McMichael To Six-Year Deal – Pro Hockey Rumors
The St. Louis Blues have signed forward Connor McMichael to a six-year, $40.5MM contract extension per Sportsnet’s Elliotte…
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…