Every NHL team’s defense ranked: Avalanche, Panthers top the 2025-26 list
Welcome to the third iteration of The Athletic’s annual defense ranking tiers. This year’s version was probably the…
Oddly specific NHL predictions for all 32 teams’ 2025-26 seasons
Have you had enough predictions yet? It’s possible, given just about everyone who covers this league has spent…
2025-26 NHL Goalie Tiers: Anonymous panel of coaches and goalies rates every starter
Welcome to 2025-26 Goalie Tiers, in which we anonymously poll some of the brightest minds in goaltending in…
NHL waiver tracker: Best players on the wire throughout 2025-26 preseason
As NHL teams trim their rosters before the regular season, The Athletic’s Corey Pronman and Harman Dayal will provide analysis of…
NHL waiver tracker: Best players on the wire throughout 2025-26 preseason
As NHL teams trim their rosters before the regular season, The Athletic’s Corey Pronman and Harman Dayal will provide analysis of…
Minor Transactions: 10/4/25
With the preseason wrapping up today, some teams will be recalling players they’ve already cut to give them…
Experts react to 2025-26 NHL point total projections for all 32 teams
Are the Edmonton Oilers really the NHL’s top team? Will Mitch Marner win more games playing in Las…
Sabres part ways with director of player development Adam Mair after DWI charges
The Buffalo Sabres have parted ways with director of player development Adam Mair following his September arrest for…
Which 2025 Draft Picks Will Make The NHL Out Of Camp?
Over the course of NHL training camps, there are few more exciting things than watching which rookies break…
Erik Johnson, NHL veteran of 17 seasons, retires
Longtime NHL defenseman Erik Johnson, who spent most of his career with the Colorado Avalanche and won a…
Predicting the 2025-26 NHL season, from Stanley Cup contenders to bottom-feeders
We’re less than one week from meaningful hockey, and yes, you’ve seen a million previews. But what if…
Sabres Recall Vsevolod Komarov
The Sabres announced Monday they’ve recalled defenseman Vsevolod Komarov from AHL Rochester. While he was a part of Buffalo’s massive…