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When Hockey Canada's renamed minor hockey divisions come into effect next season, it will not only eliminate confusion, but will make the game more inclusive by eliminating some offensive terminology.
Podcast Video K'Andre Miller is making a name for himself in the NCAA and will be one of the biggest names heading to the World Junior Championship in December. How does he stack up against the top defensive prospects in the NHL?
NewsWe're starting to get a look at which players are the leaders for individual awards, but which players have been the MVPs for their respective NHL teams?
Podcast Video The Anaheim Ducks have a promising young talent base, and with his explosive start to the WHL season, Brayden Tracey is emerging as one of the team's brightest prospects.
NewsMike Babcock, the NHL's highest-paid coach, has been shown the door by the Toronto Maple Leafs, but it's only a matter of time before he's back behind a big-league bench.
PodcastShould you consider dropping P.K. Subban? Do you need to address your team's goaltending issues? Matt Larkin is here to answer all your fantasy hockey questions.
Now Mike Babcock is out and Sheldon Keefe is in. Is a coaching change enough to turn the season around for the Toronto Maple Leafs? Will Keefe manage to get the most out of the star players? Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin weigh in.
He won a Calder Cup championship in the AHL with the Toronto Marlies, now Keefe is heading to the NHL where a fan base yearning for glory seeks a savior behind the bench. Here's what kind of coach they can expect.
All-Access +McDavid and Matthews have aged off of the list. So, who takes top spot now? The Hockey News runs down the top-100 prospects in hockey.
All-Access +He was thrust into a major role as a rookie and flourished with the Stars, and all indications are that, much like everything in Texas, Heiskanen's potential is bigger and his ceiling is higher than anyone would have expected this early.
All-Access +He could have remained in the GTHL, but his desire to be closer to his brother has taken Fantilli across the border.
All-Access +The league is dead. That much we know. But it all happened so fast that questions remain as to the official cause of death. The word was that the league was hemorrhaging money – even after winning the lottery by expanding to China – but at least one financial statement raises doubts. Cue the postmortem
All-Access +From junior through to the NHL, Mark Giordano has always slipped under the radar. Now 35, and having the best season of his career, he’s finally get his long-overdue recognition. And the Flames have a spot waiting just outside the dressing room for their first Norris Trophy winner.
All-Access +Star center? Check. Deadly wingmen? Check. Solid ‘D’? Check. Elite Russian goalie? Check. But there’s one key difference: this year’s edition is expected to win. Do the Bolts have the spark within to bring the city its first Cup in 15 years?
All-Access +There was no such thing as a safe lead during the 1991 Frozen Four Final in St. Paul, Minnesota. Boston University led 3-0 after the first period. Northern Michigan led 5-3 after the second. A last-minute goal forced extra time. Overtime featured three posts in three seconds. Then…
All-Access +All the NHL stars were aligned in Vancouver for an Olympic showdown between Canada and USA for the gold medal. The Americans rallied from a 2-0 deficit to tie the game in the final minute and force overtime. The next goal would live on forever.
All-Access +A team of U.S. college kids shocked the world by defeating the powerhouse Soviet Union en route to winning Olympic gold. Sure, it was just a hockey game, but it gave a hurting country a much-needed boost, and maybe even helped end the Cold War.
NewsWith the breadth of on-air talent at Hockey Night in Canada, there's the opportunity to fill the first-intermission time slot once occupied by Don Cherry and Coach's Corner with more insightful, informative coverage and analysis.
All-Access +We’re well past the decades of dominant dynasties. Today’s platform of parity is appealing because it engages fan bases in virtually every NHL market.
All-Access +These bold – yes, bold, not wacky – predictions look at two Hart Trophy candidates in McDavid and MacKinnon, plus another Hart who is poised to win the Vezina Trophy.
Podcast Video The Anaheim Ducks have a promising young talent base, and with his explosive start to the WHL season, Brayden Tracey is emerging as one of the team's brightest prospects.
Podcast Video Kirby Dach has been productive for the Blackhawks, but how should Chicago handle his development throughout the remainder of the season?
Podcast Video Canada. Finland. Sweden. Russia. USA. Who is the frontrunner with the World Junior Championship on the horizon? Ryan Kennedy separates the pretenders from the contenders.
PodcastShould you consider dropping P.K. Subban? Do you need to address your team's goaltending issues? Matt Larkin is here to answer all your fantasy hockey questions.
PodcastDo Calgary and Toronto need new bench bosses? Why didn't the refs help Matt Calvert? Is Hayley Wickenheiser the top female player ever? And more.
PodcastIs Marco Rossi going to become a legitimate NHL star? Which three 2020 draft prospects have impressed the most recently? Senior writer and prospect expert Ryan Kennedy answers your prospect questions live on this week's edition of The Hockey News Prospect Podcast.
