Lightning is one of the NHL’s top 12 contenders for the 2025 Stanley Cup

We are living in the height of the parity era in the NHL, so it’s hard to clearly identify even five of the top 2025 Stanley Cup…

Avalanche offseason thoughts: Assessing Alexandar Georgiev’s workload next season

On Thursday I wrote about the Colorado Avalanche’s new goaltending depth in the system so I figured I should probably delve into the Alexandar Georgiev and Justus Annunen tandem…

Former Red Wing Forward Signs in Switzerland

A former Detroit depth forward has elected to continue his hockey career in Europe Forward Austin Czarnik—who played 34 games for the Red Wings in a depth…

“NHL News: Ex-Bruins Forward Becomes Best Free Agent”

This former Bruins forward is now the best player still available. The NHL free-agent lost its best remaining player on Saturday, as Daniel Sprong signed a one-year,…

By the Numbers: One Intriguing Stat For Every New Blackhawks Forward

An ESPN report has the Blackhawks as one of the most improved on paper when it comes to the work they did with their free agent acquisitions. From inking Tyler…

Don’t Sleep On Ryder Ritchie

All the talk about the Minnesota Wild’s 2024 draft focused on Zeeb Buium (12th overall) and Aron Kiviharju. Both players are smooth-skating defensemen and draft steals for…

Would Rangers rival benefit from Nikolaj Ehlers trade?

Jerome Miron-USA TODAY SportsCredit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Depending on the day, or perhaps even which way the wind is blowing at a particular moment, rumors swirl…

Alex Ovechkin comments on Evgeny Kuznetsov leaving the NHL: ‘He’s in a difficult situation now’

Alex Ovechkin commented on Evgeny Kuznetsov’s mutual contract termination with the Carolina Hurricanes and likely return to Russia’s KHL on Saturday. Ovechkin had just played in the…

What is the backcheck in hockey?

One might think the backcheck in hockey is the opposite of the forecheck. Here’s what the term actually means. Having a strong transition game in hockey is…

Are Bruins About to Pay for Misstep in Swayman Negotiations?

In a move that is now being heavily questioned, the Boston Bruins traded Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators without securing a contract extension for former goaltending partner Jeremy…