Pacific Notes: Smith, Zuccarello, Ducks – Pro Hockey Rumors
By Brian La Rose | at September 22, 2026 6:59 pm While some long-term contracts for core youngsters…
Training Camp Cuts: 9/22/26 – Pro Hockey Rumors
We’re already on the fourth day of preseason in a new, tightened-up training camp. Several teams have already…
Every NHL team’s biggest burning question heading into training camp
Will Adam Fantilli sign a contract in time? When will Quinn Hughes sign an extension? What will happen…
Which NHL Teams Are Paying Their Defensemen The Most?
Cale Makar’s contract sent shockwaves through the NHL. His record-breaking $163.2MM eight-year contract, which carries a $20.4MM cap…
Projecting the 2030-31 NHL standings: Which teams will be competing for the Stanley Cup?
Today, I project what the NHL standings could look like in five seasons. This assessment is mostly based…
Remembering a time your NHL team got smoked by a random rookie making his debut
If there’s one thing every NHL fan agrees on, it’s that anyone who bangs on the glass during…
Hockey Hall of Fame tiers, 2026 edition: Which active NHL stars are headed for induction?
For the third consecutive year, The Athletic is looking at the top tier of NHL players, examining which…
How confident are you in each NHL team’s front office? Have your say in our annual fan survey
It’s that time of year again. Over the past decade, I’ve conducted an annual survey asking fans to…
An ex-NHLer’s ‘Odyssey’: How Sean Avery became a go-to Christopher Nolan cast member
On the various international sets where “The Odyssey” was shot, leading man Matt Damon developed a routine with…
Which NHL jerseys should make a comeback? One pick for every team
From Mats Sundin returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a front-office role to Patrick Kane returning to…
NHL contract efficiency rankings 2026: Which teams spend their money most wisely?
Every summer I take some time to dig into the NHL’s contract landscape. The best of the best,…
Every NHL team’s top-6 center duos, ranked from best to worst
Finding a dominant one-two punch at center is every NHL team’s dream. Elite centers are very difficult to acquire…