The next unbreakable NHL record to fall? What players say, and do the stats agree?
Not every NHL player is a hockey historian. Heck, some of them barely even watch the game if…
NHL player poll: Where will McDavid play in 3 years? And Crosby next year?
Players talk. Maybe not in front of the camera or in front of a throng of reporters, but…
NHL’s most punchable face? From Cousins to Marchand to Makar, who players picked — and why
Punch a guy in the NBA, and you’re getting suspended. Punch a guy in the NFL, and you’re…
NHL weekend rankings: Naming and shaming the (many) fake .500 teams
If you’re a sports fan, you know what “.500” means. In general, it means you’re average. Mediocre. Just…
NHL season predictions 2.0: Revised picks for Stanley Cup, playoff field, awards and more
By Sean Gentille, Jesse Granger, Shayna Goldman, James Mirtle, Mark Lazerus and The Athletic NHL Staff We’ve passed…
NHL Power Rankings: A surge in the Metro, plus your team’s ‘leap’ candidate
One of the most exciting things about the start of each NHL season is seeing which players have…
One reason to say ‘no thanks’ to all 32 NHL teams after Thanksgiving
I tried to be nice. I really did. Last week, I wrote a piece in which I offered…
NHL weekend rankings: Early offseason lessons, plus three teams with surprise arcs
It’s December, which means it’s not too early anymore. At least for some things. For example, if a…
One reason to be thankful for all 32 NHL teams this Thanksgiving
It’s Thanksgiving, at least among one of the lesser hockey countries. So today, I’m going to list a…
Maple Leafs GM Treliving on the hot seat? Olympic opt-outs? Trade talk heating up? Ask CJ
The first seven weeks of this NHL season have had a little bit of everything. Perennial contenders crashing.…