Is there enough talent for NHL expansion? Odds Sidney Crosby gets traded? Ask CJ
With a new collective bargaining agreement in place and stable ownership across the board, the prospect of NHL…
NHL’s biggest surprises early in 2025-26: Struggling stars and unexpected starts
More than two weeks into the 2025-26 NHL season, things are looking interesting. The Dallas Stars — our…
NHL Power Rankings: Hurricanes leap to No. 1 and we’ve chosen Our Guys for each team
A few years ago, in November 2022, we here at Power Rankings HQ chose Our Guys. One per…
The 24 Wikipedia pages for NHL rivalries, ranked by their single wildest passage
I love a good hockey rivalry. The sport has been blessed by some absolute beauties over the years,…
Analyzing 2025-26 NHL teams by age, height, weight and nationality
Wednesday is the two-week mark of the 2025-26 NHL season, which means we have a pretty good sample…
Which NHL teams have the best front offices? Execs cast their votes
This article is part of our Rankings & Tiers series, an evaluation across sport about the key players,…
How chirping became a ‘lost art’ in the NHL — and why not every player is a fan
Standing behind NHL benches for nearly 30 years, Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice has heard players sling all…
Ranking the best alternate jerseys released ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season
By Sean Gentille, Shayna Goldman and Julian McKenzie Every season, we at The Athletic love it when teams get…
Injury Notes: Sharks, Tkachuk, Raymond, Koepke
San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky told the media today that forward Will Smith is currently dealing…
Bold NHL 2025-26 season predictions, from blockbuster trades to breakout players and more
Will Canucks captain Quinn Hughes be traded to the Flyers? Will the Panthers make their own blockbuster deal…