Blackhawks fan survey 2025-26: Your thoughts on rebuild, direction, CHSN, much more
Let it never be said that Chicago Blackhawks fans don’t care. Eight seasons into the Blackhawks’ playoff drought…
Penguins, Mason West, World Juniors
As the Pittsburgh Penguins’ former ownership group continues to explore the possibility of buying back into the team,…
What I’m hearing about the Blackhawks: How committed is Mason West to hockey over football?
Mason West has committed to playing hockey. That’s why the Chicago Blackhawks drafted him in the first round.…
Perils of tanking, costs of fandom and intrigue of Nick Lardis: Lazerus NHL mailbag
Before we get to the silliness, futility and futile silliness of a summer hockey mailbag, I just wanted…
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,…
NHL offseason concern-o-meter: Erik Karlsson trade market, Connor McDavid contract, more
After weeks and months of teasing an exciting summer, the NHL offseason fizzled out quickly. Trade buzz rarely…
Morning Chirps: Another Change of Plans for Frondell, Kaprizov Contract Update
The Chicago Blackhawks prospects were in town earlier this month for development camp, and we got a look…
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…
Which NHL teams improved the most this offseason? Ranking all 32
The summer calm has arrived, the time of the offseason where player movement slows to a crawl and…
Top 100 drafted NHL prospects ranking: Schaefer, Misa, Demidov lead Wheeler’s summer 2025 list
Welcome to the summer 2025 edition of my ranking of the NHL’s best prospects at The Athletic. This…
Way-too-early predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season: Stanley Cup winner, awards and more
By Shayna Goldman, Sean Gentille, Jesse Granger and The Athletic NHL Staff Are the Florida Panthers bound for…