From goalie scraps to trade maps, the NHL’s silly season has arrived
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Senators’ Linus Ullmark opens up about personal leave: ‘I felt like I lost myself’
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Linus Ullmark revealed he took a personal leave of absence from the Ottawa Senators for…
The Capitals are going to miss the playoffs this year if they don’t turn things around fast
After the Florida Panthers lost 4-1 to the San Jose Sharks last night, Matthew Tkachuk told the press,…
Penguins Acquire Defenseman Ilya Solovyov from the Colorado Avalanche in Exchange for Valtteri Puustinen and a 2026 Seventh-Round Draft Pick
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Ilya Solovyov from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Valtteri Puustinen and…
Senators’ Jake Sanderson apologizes for Leevi Meriläinen comments: ‘I’m pretty embarrassed’
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson said he apologized to goaltender Leevi Meriläinen following comments he…
What I’m hearing about the Penguins, Jason Robertson and the NHL trade deadline
CALGARY — Things are looking up for the Pittsburgh Penguins these days. While in a playoff spot and…
Smith Talks Injury, Celebrini Standing Up for Him, Sharks in Playoff Hunt & More (+)
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Will Smith has come back strong for the San Jose Sharks. In his first…
Preview/Lines #49: Has Nedeljkovic Earned More Starts?
This is the end of the back-to-back back-to-back back-to-back back-to-back nightmare for the San Jose Sharks. After this,…
2026 NHL Draft ranking: Ivar Stenberg takes top spot ahead of Gavin McKenna on Wheeler’s midseason top 64
Welcome to my midseason 2026 NHL Draft ranking. This January top 64 (which also includes 32 honorable mentions)…
Devils’ Luke Hughes Suffers Dislocated Shoulder
The New Jersey Devils may have lost one of their best young defensemen for quite some time. According…
Red Wings prospects midseason update: Checking in on Detroit’s top 10
With the Detroit Red Wings battling for the top of the Atlantic Division, there’s been a bit less…
Projected Lineup: January 19 vs. Buffalo
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes will get William Carrier back in their lineup on Monday when they…