Top five frontrunners to sign Matt Duchene
Music City has the clear edge, but a few other teams are rumored to have interest in chasing the top UFA center on the market.
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PodcastThe Hockey News Podcast: 2019 Free Agency Preview
Where will the top UFAs end up if they go to market next week? Plus, breaking down the NHL draft's winners, losers and trades.
NewsWho are the best players who weren’t selected at the 2019 NHL draft?
When it comes to those not chosen at the NHL draft, hindsight can sometimes be 20/20. So let's have some fun and look at 10 of the best players who didn't hear their names called in Vancouver.
NewsNHL coaches vow to remain diligent on concussions
The league's bench bosses met in Vancouver during draft weekend and one of the most important topics was head injuries. They want to keep their players safe, now it's a matter of keeping on top of those players to make sure they don't try to tough it out on concussions.
NewsWith Karlsson contract coming, Golden Knights prepare for some summer sacrifices
William Karlsson has reportedly agreed to terms on an eight-year pact with Vegas, but the Golden Knights' sticky cap situation means GM Kelly McCrimmon will need to get creative with his cap-clearing measures in the coming weeks.
NewsEscrow isn’t the problem with the NHL’s salary cap, the players’ lack of understanding is the real issue
The NHL Players' Association had the chance to use the salary cap escalator to increase the spending limit by five percent. It's believed, however, the NHLPA held firm at 0.5 percent. The resulting cap is roughly $1.5 million lower than projected, and that only hurts the players.
NewsThe Hockey News’ People of Power and Influence: No. 60 – Don Zavelo
We count down The Hockey News' Top 100 People of Power and Influence.
Impact of the salary cap felt on Day 2 of NHL draft
Instead of trading talent away for players that would help next season, three separate clubs simply moved players for picks and dumped salary. That's the reality that cap-strapped teams have to face, especially when the cap came in lower than most expected.
From the Magazine
All-Access +Taryn Hatcher: Short stint in the minors
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 +Same ol’ Erik? You betcha. But what comes next for Karlsson?
The eye test has many suggesting Karlsson has lost a step. The numbers say otherwise. He’s worth the dough.
All-Access +Long time coming on Long Island: Islanders find success, but questions loom in off-season
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 +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 +From Bell Centre to Buffalo: Behind the scenes with the Winnipeg Jets
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 +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
PodcastThe Hockey News Podcast: 2019 Free Agency Preview
Where will the top UFAs end up if they go to market next week? Plus, breaking down the NHL draft's winners, losers and trades.
NewsDraft shocker: Detroit grabs Moritz Seider sixth overall
The Red Wings thought the big German was one of the best defensemen in the draft and when they couldn't trade down, they shot their shot. It couldn't have happened to a nicer kid, either.
NewsKaapo Kakko is ready for the NHL’s glaring spotlight
He's one of the best Finnish prospects of all-time and he's just getting started. With New York his likely destination, the right winger won't be able to hide as a rookie. Good thing he's been working on his English.
Podcast
PodcastThe Hockey News Podcast: 2019 Free Agency Preview
Where will the top UFAs end up if they go to market next week? Plus, breaking down the NHL draft's winners, losers and trades.
PodcastThe Hockey News Podcast: 2019 Mock Draft Edition
The 2019 NHL draft is just days away. In this special edition of The Hockey News Podcast, Ryan Kennedy, Steven Ellis and Ken Campbell predict who each team will pick in the first round.
PodcastThe Hockey News Podcast: St. Louis’ cup win and Erik Karlsson’s new contract
Did 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.
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