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…
West Notes: Hughes, Smith, Marsh, Tuomaala – Pro Hockey Rumors
By Brian La Rose | at August 15, 2026 2:55 pm One of the big storylines at this…
List Of Expected Collegiate Free Agents – Pro Hockey Rumors
Each offseason, several collegiate players become unrestricted free agents on August 15th if they have not signed with…
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,…
Towering new forward unexpectedly joins Canadiens summer training in Brossard
Photo credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images The Montreal Canadiens organization, led by Kent Hughes, has once…
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…
Brandon Saad Garnering SHL Interest – Pro Hockey Rumors
The weight of 15 seasons in the NHL is beginning to wear on two-time Stanley Cup-winner Brandon Saad.…
A Canadiens-Golden Knights trade proposal could solve Montreal’s biggest need
Photo credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images The Montreal Canadiens have been searching for a center for…
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…