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Matthew Tkachuk featured on cover of NHL 26, first Panthers player selected since John Vanbiesbrouck
On Monday, EA Sports and the NHL announced that Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk would be the cover athlete for NHL 26. It’s a very logical selection. Tkachuk has helped Florida win back-to-back Stanley ...
NHL Summer Splash Rankings: No. 15, Colorado Avalanche
We’ve passed the halfway point of The Hockey News’ NHL summer splash series – our rankings of the off-season of every NHL team. In these files, we’re examining each team’s lineup additions, departures ...
Bruins Should Boost Offense By Signing Top Free Agent
With it now being August, there are not too many notable unrestricted free agents (UFAs) left. While this is the case, there are still a few solid players available for the taking who could be good ...
Flyers Prospects End World Junior Summer Showcase with a Bang
Few NHL teams saw their prospects' stocks increase more at the World Junior Summer Showcase than the <a href=" Flyers did this week.
Canadiens Players To Take Part In The Kevin Raphael Classic
A few<a href=" Montreal Canadiens players will be taking part in the Kevin Raphael Classic on August 9th at the CN Sports ...
Canadiens Forward Is Intriguing X-Factor For Next Season
It is no secret that the Montreal Canadiens would benefit by <a href=" a proven second-line center to their roster before the ...
NHL Summer Splash Rankings: No.14, Pittsburgh Penguins
We’re in the thick of The Hockey News’ NHL summer splash series – our rankings of the off-seasons of each NHL team, moving in reverse from the 32nd-place Buffalo Sabres to the No. 1 spot. And today’s ...
Where New Blackhawks Should Fit In Lineup
It is no secret that it has been a far quieter off-season this year for the <a href=" Blackhawks compared to last year. While this is the case, the Blackhawks did make a few new additions, as they ...
Blackhawks Surging Forward Is Prime Breakout Candidate
The <a href=" Blackhawks have several exciting young players in their system. One of them is undoubtedly Frank Nazar, as the ...
Who Could Join the Oilers on a PTO? 4 Logical Fits
As NHL training camps approach,  players who haven't earned a UFA contract will be eyed as potential PTO candidates. For the Edmonton Oilers, who are watching every penny, that could open the door to ...
NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest Updates On The Penguins And Flames
Sitting amid the NHL off-season dog days, there has been little activity in the trade market. Meanwhile, the arbitration period ended predictably with all 13 players agreeing to new contracts with ...
Maple Leafs' John Tavares Among Invitees To Team Canada’s 2026 Olympic Orientation Camp
John Tavares has received <a href=" invitation to Team Canada’s Orientation Camp ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, ...