Q&A: Matt Larkin answers your fantasy hockey questions
When should you take a goalie in the draft? Will Filip Zadina crack the Detroit Red Wings? Senior writer and fantasy hockey expert Matt Larkin answers all your questions.
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NewsFive-year forecast: your 2023-24 Detroit Red Wings
GM Steve Yzerman comes to a franchise with a lot of burgeoning young talent that needs time to develop. Five years from now, those players should be in their prime, but who will be there to support them in veteran roles? There are questions but also a lot of hope for Detroit's future.
VideoHot Take: Could we see a rematch of the 1996 Stanley Cup final?
Could we see a 1996 Stanley Cup final rematch next June? In this week's hot take, senior writer Matt Larkin throws out the possibility.
NewsHow will Evgeny Kuznetsov’s IIHF drug ban affect his NHL life?
We won't see Kuznetsov play international hockey for four years, but the NHL's drug policy isn't nearly as punitive. It's likely – but not guaranteed yet – that he doesn't miss a game for the Capitals.
NewsIIHF slaps Evgeny Kuznetsov with four-year suspension after testing positive for cocaine
The Russian national team star and Washington Capitals winger says he will accept the four-year suspension. “I have disappointed so many people that are important to me, including my family, teammates and friends."
NewsThe Falklands are coming: hockey’s smallest nation looking for big results
The small nation may be famous for a war, but through the work of a group of dedicated individuals, hockey is quickly picking up steam in one of the most unlikely destinations. This is the story of hockey on the Falkland Islands.
VideoLooking at the most intriguing training camp battles ahead of 2019-20
NHL training camps begin soon, and there's still a lot of key roster questions to be answered. Senior writer Matt Larkin breaks down some of the most interesting training camp battles heading into 2019-20.
Five-year forecast: your 2023-24 Dallas Stars
There will be a changing of the guard on the top line, but that will also help maintain depth in Dallas. The blueline will be a strength, while goaltending becomes an open competition between two solid prospects on the rise.
From the Magazine
All-Access +Scenes from the end of the world
The Div. III World Championship features a handful of low-level hockey nations, from Bulgaria to Turkmenistan to South Africa. They play to win, but their journey to the worlds is more about the love of the game than a gold medal. Just happy to be there? You bet.
All-Access +Grassroots: Doubling down in Vegas
Create a hockey following in Las Vegas and massive growth is a natural byproduct. The infrastructure is next.
NewsRobin Lehner: Out of the darkness and into the light
Robin Lehner faced his inner demons and shared his struggle with the hockey world, helping to lessen the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction issues.
All-Access +The rise and fall of the CWHL
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 +Norris Trophy finally within reach for Flames’ underrated Mark Giordano
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 +The 2019 Lightning have a lot in common with Tampa Bay’s 2004 champions
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 +How the Philadelphia Flyers created a headline-making mascot and overnight sensation
It took less than 24 hours for Gritty to transform from abomination to obsession. But before that fateful day, there were months of planning – and four different kinds of eyebrows.
All-Access +The Russian Penguins: The bizarre and unforgettable partnership between the Penguins and CSKA Moscow
It was about the pucks and bucks, first and foremost, but lest we forget the acrobats, blood-soaked mascots and accidental on-ice sex acts. There’ll never be another partnership like the one between the Pittsburgh Penguins and CSKA Moscow, which changed Russian hockey forever.
All-Access +You Never Forget Your First: Oral History of USA’s 2004 World Junior Gold
The hockey world remembers Marc-Andre Fleury’s infamous own-goal, which handed the U.S. the title. For 55 minutes before that, though, it was a rollercoaster match. The key performers share their memories, triumphant and gut-wrenching, 15 years later.
All-Access +The Last Word: The National Apology League
Dear NHL: make the mistake of apologizing for one indiscretion and you’ve set a dangerous precedent. May as well walk around with hat in hand permanently.
All-Access +The First Word: Goaltenders defy all draft logic
Sergei Bobrovsky and Jordan Binnington have shown us that drafting goalies can be a total free-for-all in the NHL – more than any other position in the league.
All-Access +The Last Word: Put down the tape measure and pick skill over size
NHL teams are risk-averse when it comes to an early draft pick. But instead of ensuring a safe selection, they should ponder the small package slipping through their fingers.
Prospects
NewsAn early projection of Canada’s 2020 World Junior Championship roster
The pressure is always on for Canada to take gold at the World Junior Championship. The team will enter the 2020 edition as one of the tournament favorites, but who will make up the roster? We took an early look.
VideoFuture Watch: Breaking down summer action for Kirby Dach, Cole Perfetti
Hockey doesn't take a break during the summer, especially when you're a budding young prospect. Ryan Kennedy broke down the summers of Blackhawks draft pick Kirby Dach and 2020 draft star Cole Perfetti.
News2020 NHL draft rankings: the first edition
Sure, it's still summertime, but the next draft class is so enticing that we had to make an initial strike. Get ready for a season-long race at the top between several worthy candidates and a goaltender who might do something that hasn't been accomplished in 15 years.
Podcast
PodcastThe Hockey News Podcast: Why are so many restricted free agents still unsigned?
When will the RFAs start signing their extensions? Has Patrik Laine played his last game as a Jet? And more.
PodcastThe Hockey News Podcast: Does anyone win the Neal-for-Lucic trade?
Will James Neal and Milan Lucic make useful impacts on their new teams? Is Jacob Trouba worth $8 million a year? And more.
PodcastThe Hockey News Podcast: All-Mailbag edition
Can the St. Louis Blues repeat? What would an alternate-reality Connor McDavid trade look like? And more.
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