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…
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…
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…
Minor Signings: 07/03/26 – Pro Hockey Rumors
By Ethan Hetu | at July 3, 2026 10:30 am Although the overwhelming majority of the heavy lifting…
NHL UFA guide: Which teams should add in free agency, which should sit it out
With free agency opening up tomorrow, it’s a good time to check in with where every team currently…
Every NHL team’s salary-cap situation, ranked from best to worst
For the last several offseasons, we’ve assembled this cheat sheet to give some insight into how active NHL…
Lightning’s Corey Perry, Oliver Bjorkstrand To Reach Free Agency
The Tampa Bay Lightning should have the bulk of their projected $13.17MM in cap space available when free…
Snapshots: Larkin, Stars Injuries, Flames, Carlile – Pro Hockey Rumors
By Brian La Rose | at June 27, 2026 10:00 pm Speaking after today’s draft (video link), Red…