Panthers-Lightning preseason game a ‘stupid’ 65-penalty imbroglio
SUNRISE, Fla. — Niko Mikkola had an assist on a goal that gave the Florida Panthers an 8-0…
Panthers, Lightning preseason finale ends with 312 penalty minutes, 16 ejections
SUNRISE, Fla. — Sixteen players were ejected and 312 penalty minutes were doled out in a preseason rematch…
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…
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…
Snapshots: Eichel, Janmark, Sweden, Sharks
With Kirill Kaprizov off the board, Golden Knights center Jack Eichel is now arguably the top pending unrestricted…
Niko Mikkola, Panthers agree to 8-year extension as trend of value deals in Florida continues
The Florida Panthers keep doing it. The two-time defending Stanley Cup champions struck again on a long-term value…
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…
Training Camp Cuts: 9/29/25
Eight days remain until the beginning of the regular season. After a weekend of heavy roster trimming, most…
If Connor McDavid hits the market, what should each NHL team’s pitch to get him be?
The puck has yet to drop on the 2025-26 NHL regular season and July 1 is more than…
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 rookie camp roundup: The biggest standouts from tournaments across the league
NHL rookie tournaments marked the start of the league’s 2025-26 calendar over the weekend. The Athletic’s team of…
NHL Player Tiers 2025-26: Connor McDavid is the undisputed best, Sidney Crosby is ageless
By Sean Gentille, Shayna Goldman and Dom Luszczyszyn This article is part of our Rankings & Tiers series, an evaluation…