NHL front-office confidence rankings: How fans feel about every team in 2025
Every summer we ask the same question: How confident are you in your team’s front office? It’s a…
Evening Notes: Gillies, O’Connor, Nardella
A former third-string option at the NHL level enjoyed his time in the ECHL so much last season…
Colorado Avalanche Steal Young 6-Foot-5 Defenseman From Atlantic Division Team
PUBLICATION Tom Banks August 19, 2025Â Â (3:14) Photo credit: Pro Football Network The Colorado Avalanche are in need of…
Jets’ Top Defenceman Earns Place on NHL Network’s Top-20 List
Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey has been named to the NHL Network’s annual Top-20 list. Each offseason, amid…
Jets Winger Named to NHL Network’s Top-20 Wingers List
Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor has been named to the NHL Network’s annual Top-20 list. Each offseason, amid…
NHL contract efficiency rankings 2025: Which teams spend their money most wisely?
Every summer I spend one week taking a look at the NHL’s contract landscape. The best of the…
Hockey Hall of Fame tiers: Which active NHL players boosted their cases?
For sports fans who enjoy debates, there is perhaps no better topic than the Hall of Fame. It’s…
Trailblazing Female NHL Goalie Manon Rheaume’s Son Putting on a Show at Summer Showcase
PUBLICATION Tom Banks July 29, 2025Â Â (4:05 PM) Photo credit: The Hockey Writers Manon Rheaume is an icon in…
Re-drafting the 2022 NHL Draft: Logan Cooley, Lane Hutson lead Scott Wheeler’s do-over
Welcome, for an eighth straight year, to my annual re-draft and ranking review exercise. Each summer at The Athletic,…
Which NHL broadcasts are the best? 2025 broadcast rankings, rated by fans
The recent shocking news that the St. Louis Blues and FanDuel Sports Network are parting ways with legendary…
What’s every NHL team’s best and worst jersey in franchise history?
In the NHL, jerseys are more than just uniforms; they are symbols of a legacy, history and pride…
Auston Matthews and Connor Hellebuyck lead the 2025 NHL playoffs all-bust team
We’re well into the conference finals, having now witnessed over a month’s worth of playoff performances. For some…