Hockey Gaga: 10 Things We’ve Learned About the NHL in 2018-19
It's not often the Ottawa Senators get compared to Lady Gaga, but that's the kind of NHL season it has been so far in 2018-19.
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NewsAfter some lean years, it’s fun to be the Buffalo Sabres again
No longer the doormats of the East, the Sabres have found the right combination of skills and leadership to make the Atlantic Division very interesting. And they're not about to rest on their great start.
NewsNHL Sophomore Surge: Five players bucking the trend of second-year slumps
A number of sophomore NHL skaters are building on their impressive 2017-18 rookie campaigns, including Pierre-Luc Dubois in Columbus and Kyle Connor in Winnipeg.
NewsNylander’s slow start might last more than a game, and that’s OK
The Leafs may be better off easing Nylander into action this month rather than thrusting him into a major role, which seemed to discombobulate the lineup in his first game.
NewsHe’s the top-scoring blueliner, but Thomas Chabot has no chance at winning Norris Trophy
Recent Norris Trophy odds failed to include Thomas Chabot, leaving Ottawa Senators fans baffled and angry. But the truth is that Chabot likely has no chance at winning the award, even if he remains the top-scoring defenseman.
NewsDylan Larkin poised to become Henrik Zetterberg 2.0 for Red Wings
Slowly but surely, Larkin is turning into the player he has long idolized, and that's great news for a Red Wings team that will need to rely on the 22-year-old if they're to take any major steps forward in the near future.
NewsSlowing down the game has helped streaking Ducks claw back from ugly start
After an ugly start to the season, Anaheim has been one of the hottest teams in the NHL over the past two weeks. The recipe for success? Playing low-event hockey and tilting the ice back in their favor.
Meet Shane Wright, the latest to apply for exceptional status in the OHL
The Don Mills Flyers star has turned in his application and now it's up to Hockey Canada to review his submission. Learn all about the kid and why New York Islanders fans may already take a shine towards him.
The Hockey News Live
LiveThe Hockey News Live Episode 11: Will Nylander remain a Leaf for his entire contract?
Matt Larkin, Ken Campbell and Ryan Kennedy debate whether William Nylander is really here to stay in Toronto, explain why Tom Wilson was right to dodge a suspension this time, and more.
LiveThe Hockey News Live Episode 10: Did Ron Hextall deserve his pink slip from the Flyers?
Matt Larkin, Ken Campbell and Ryan Kennedy assess Philly's decision to fire its GM, the Schmaltz-for-Strome-and-Perlini trade and much more.
LiveThe Hockey News Live Episode 9: Have the Buffalo Sabres finally arrived?
Matt Larkin, Ken Campbell and Ryan Kennedy assess last week's 1-for-1 trades and wonder whether it's time to call the Buffalo Sabres a good hockey team.
From the Magazine
All-Access +As she makes journey to women’s game, Szabados ponders Olympic future
Shannon Szabados mulled retirement after an injury-plagued season, but the Canadian crease legend decided on the NWHL instead.
All-Access +A hockey fan’s reconciliation: Baruchel asks the tough questions about fandom
Acclaimed actor Jay Baruchel explores his passion for hockey through the lens of the fan experience in his new book.
All-Access +The Coyotes’ Underdog: Raanta breathing life into on-ice turnaround in Arizona
With little fanfare, Antti Raanta has become one of the best in the game. Not bad for a goalie who never thought he’d make it to the NHL
All-Access +Adding to NHL’s Mount Rushmore: Who joins Gretzky, Howe and Orr?
Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe and Bobby Orr live in hockey fans’ hearts as immortal icons. Their famous mugs earn automatic carving bids on our virtual tribute sculpture. But who deserves the final spot? Four of the game’s legends have strong cases
All-Access +Connor McDavid: An oral history of the Oilers’ phenom
His sublime talent was evident when he was four years old. Here, in his own words and from the people who know him best, is the story of Connor McDavid from minor hockey to the NHL.
All-Access +Alexander the Greater: Is post-Cup Ovechkin going to be the best Ovechkin yet?
Alex Ovechkin feels light as a feather, and not just because his new workout regimen put so much pep back in his step. With the relief of a long-awaited Stanley Cup championship, he’s a free man. What if the happiest Ovie is also the best Ovie we’ve ever seen?
All-Access +Connor McDavid: An oral history of the Oilers’ phenom
His sublime talent was evident when he was four years old. Here, in his own words and from the people who know him best, is the story of Connor McDavid from minor hockey to the NHL.
All-Access +The Making of NHL ’94: An Oral History
NHL '94 is considered the greatest version of digital puck ever produced. This is the story of how it came to be.
News10 years later, an oral history of the China Sharks: Culture shock on ice
Ten years ago, the San Jose Sharks sent an envoy of players, coaches and executives to run the China Sharks and raise hockey’s profile in the most populated country in the world. It was a largely frustrating experience, full of culture shock and meddling officials. But it had its moments.
All-Access +Malarkey: Recent Cup champs paying steep price of success
The road to the bottom of the NHL standings is often the return trip of the route that saw Stanley Cup parades
All-Access +Last Word: This evolution – the decline in physicality – is no illusion
Hitting is, and always has been, an important part of hockey. That won’t change. But we’re seeing the gradual transformation of the senseless hit into the sensible hit.
All-Access +First Word: Goalie mask, we salute thee
Jacques Plante’s historic cover-up triggered unforeseen and prolific consequences.
Remembering the Humboldt Broncos
All-Access +The Road to Recovery: The Broncos begin again in Humboldt
The 13 who survived will never forget the 16 who died, but they’ve got to carry on. Hockey will be what helps Humboldt to heal and what allows the Broncos to honor the friends and teammates they’ve lost
NewsThe other side of the Humboldt tragedy: Declan Hobbs and the Nipawin Hawks
The Nipawin Hawks were awaiting the Humboldt Broncos when tragedy struck, and the close connections between several Hawks and Broncos players, including Nipawin goaltender Declan Hobbs, has left wounds.
News“There’s a big hole in my life. And over time, the hole doesn’t shrink.” One father reflects on the Humboldt tragedy
Chris Joseph lost his son, Jaxon, in the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash. The former NHL defenseman knows his pain will never entirely disappear.
Podcast
PodcastThe Hockey News Podcast: Can the Blackhawks save Dylan Strome’s career?
Who wins the 2-for-1 trade between the Blackhawks and Coyotes? Should the league be tougher on biters? Did Ron Hextall deserve his pink slip? And much more..
PodcastThe Hockey News Podcast: Jack Hughes, Pittsburgh Penguin?
Will things get bad enough in Pittsburgh for them to wind up with a lottery pick? Plus, we grade last week's 1-on-1 trades and much more.
PodcastThe Hockey News Podcast: Predicting the William Nylander resolution
What will Nylander's fate be in the next two weeks: sign, trade or sit out the year? Also: why the ex-players got so little in the concussion lawsuit settlement, Wayne Gretzky's hyped comments on Elias Pettersson and more.
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