What Connor McDavid’s next contract could tell us about the Oilers
Since August 1988, when Wayne Gretzky was sold in what was called a trade at the time, the…
Edmonton Oilers complete reasonable expectations for the 2025-26 season
The Edmonton Oilers will enter the 2025-26 season with a strong defence, an exceptional group of centres and…
Bichsel, Brett Murray, Bakersfield Deals
With the Dallas Stars parting ways with veterans Cody Ceci, Mathew Dumba and Brendan Smith, the door is…
How confident are you in each NHL team’s front office? Have your say in our fan survey
It’s that time of year again. Over the past few seasons, I’ve conducted a survey asking fans to…
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…
Oilers’ Connor McDavid gets shorter-term, $16 million per year contract update
Connor McDavid is entering the final year of his contract with the Edmonton Oilers. The NHL world doesn’t…
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…
Oilers’ Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl join beer league game in viral moment
A beer league team in Ontario just earned themselves a lifetime’s worth of bragging rights. Connor McDavid and…
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…