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Jacob Trouba was a prime piece of off-season trade fodder, and the New York Rangers managed to pry him away from the Jets, sending blueliner Neal Pionk and the 20th-overall pick in the upcoming draft to Winnipeg.
PodcastDid the San Jose Sharks overpay for Erik Karlsson? Will the St. Louis be true playoff contenders for years to come? That and more in the newest edition of The Hockey News Podcast.
NewsOne of the greatest parts about the draft? It's completely subjective, with fans, teams and scouts alike often finding themselves in disagreement about certain prospects. Who are the most polarizing prospects for this year's selection process?
NewsThe Blackhawks just traded Dominik Kahun and a fifth-round draft pick to the Penguins in exchange for defenseman Olli Maatta. It's an interesting deal between two franchises that have fallen from their heights, but haven't given up on the future just yet.
NewsWith a roster overhaul incoming, the Ducks are bringing in the bench boss who was responsible for the development of some of their bright young prospects. Dallas Eakins is the right fit at the right time for Anaheim.
NewsErik Karlsson is set to ink an eight-year deal with the Sharks that will pay him upwards of $11-million per season and keep him off the open market. But it's what comes next in San Jose that is now worth watching.
NewsWe count down The Hockey News' Top 100 People of Power and Influence.
We're a long way from the 2020 NHL playoffs, and a lot of things will happen between now and then that could turn these odds upside-down. Nevertheless, here's the early view on the Stanley Cup favorites and long shots for next season.
All-Access +Children are told from a young age to aim high and, one day, with enough hard work, they can achieve their career goals. It took Taryn Hatcher a lot less time than most.
All-Access +The eye test has many suggesting Karlsson has lost a step. The numbers say otherwise. He’s worth the dough.
All-Access +After losing Tavares, the Islanders got back to basics by tapping into their real base. The NHL’s most porous defense became the league’s stingiest, in large part because of Long Island’s blue-collar identity that the new brain trust forged into the team. And yet new questions need answering with free agency again looming on the calendar. Can they keep the whole band together?
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 +The path to an NHL championship is long and winding, and the Jets have a ways to go. But with Winnipeg on track to fulfill a certain prediction, THN’s trusty correspondent joins the team for a mid-season road swing. Despite only one win, the trip doesn’t disappoint. Through Montreal, Ottawa and Buffalo, the trek features everything from Wheeler’s legendary intensity and Maurice’s famed one-liners to artery-clogging press-box treats and a karma-conscious Uber driver.
All-Access +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 +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 +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 +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 +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 +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.
PodcastDid the San Jose Sharks overpay for Erik Karlsson? Will the St. Louis be true playoff contenders for years to come? That and more in the newest edition of The Hockey News Podcast.
NewsWith the 2019 Draft just one week away, our prospect expert takes your questions about this year's class and some of the kids who came before them. It's time to get excited about Vancouver.
LiveOn this week's Future Watch segment with Ryan Kennedy: the Chicago Blackhawks have a tough choice for the No. 3 pick at the draft, but it looks ever so likely that they'll take Alex Turcotte. Where does Morgan Geekie fit in in Carolina's future?
PodcastDid the San Jose Sharks overpay for Erik Karlsson? Will the St. Louis be true playoff contenders for years to come? That and more in the newest edition of The Hockey News Podcast.
PodcastWho hoists the Cup Wednesday night at TD Garden? Which teams might want Corey Perry in a trade? And more.
PodcastThe Blues and Bruins meet in the final for the first time in 49 years. Who has the edge in each important category, and who wins the Cup?
