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Checking In On Eight NHL Players Moved At Or Before The 2025 Trade Deadline
It’s been a week since the NHL’s trade deadline has passed, and in most cases of traded players, we’ve seen a decent sample size to judge how well or poorly they might be doing with their new team.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Ovechkin nets 887th, now 8 away from NHL record
In Washington's 5-1 win over the San Jose Sharks Saturday, Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th goal, moving within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, as the Capitals captain deflected a shot ...ESPN - Mar. 16 -
How An Earlier Start And 84-Game Season Could Benefit The NHL
The NHL’s tightly-compressed schedule has been a bone of contention for quite some time. And on Saturday, a Sportsnet report posited that the league may be willing to start the regular-season at ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
NHL general managers zero in on goaltender interference and other coach's challenges
Video review, particularly coach’s challenges for goaltender interference, took center stage Monday at the NHL general managers' annual spring meeting. GMs were shown roughly 70 clips of goals ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Trump, Putin float NHL-KHL games; league mum
President Donald Trump supported President Vladimir Putin's idea to organize hockey games between the U.S. and Russia during their phone call on Tuesday. In a statement, the NHL said it has no ...ESPN - Mar. 18 -
Four NHL Coaches Who Could Be Job Hunting This Summer
The NHL’s coaching carousel is spinning faster than ever, with multiple teams changing coaches – including the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues – during the ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Ovechkin scores No. 889, now 6 from NHL record
Alex Ovechkin scored the 889th goal of his career to move six goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record as he helped the Capitals to a point before the Jets rallied in overtime to secure ...ESPN - 1d -
The Hockey News Big Show: NHL’s Top Cup Contenders One Week After The Trade Deadline
The Hockey News Big Show now looks toward the battle for the playoffs in the NHL and beyond with a new segment.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Skate cut protection gets an emotional hockey dad endorsement at the NHL GMs meeting
Cut-resistant protection is mandated in the U.S. and Canada at youth levels and up through the minors is available but not required at the NHL level.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
The Hockey News Big Show: Which NHL Team Could Pull Off A Cinderella Run?
Welcome to The Hockey News Big Show, where we explore some of the biggest NHL and hockey topicsYahoo Sports - 6d -
New Game Breakers And Corner Stones Cards In NHL 25 Hockey Ultimate Team
New Game Breakers, Plays of the Year, and Corner Stones cards have been added to NHL 25 HUT.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Alex Ovechkin scoring race 2025: Props, odds, prediction, free NHL picks for breaking Wayne Gretzky's title
The Washington Capitals left wing is six goals away from breaking the NHL all-time goals recordCBS Sports - 1d -
2025 NHL playoff race tracker: Where things stand in each conference with two spots clinched so far
The NHL playoff races are heating up with less than a month to go in the regular seasonCBS Sports - 13h -
Grand Forks native Jackson Kunz signs with Abbotsford Canucks
Mar. 24—GRAND FORKS — UND senior forward Jackson Kunz has signed his first professional contract. Kunz inked a one-year deal with the Abbotsford Canucks, the top minor-league affiliate of the NHL's ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Defending champion Panthers keep winning even without Tkachuk, Ekblad and before Marchand debuts
The Panthers won nine of their first 14 games since the NHL season resumed after the 4 Nations Face-Off break and remain atop the Atlantic Division with 11 left to play.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL and NHLPA will begin CBA talks in early April
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the league and the Players' Association will sit down to begin negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement the week of April 1ABC News - Mar. 19 -
4 Nations Face-Off success has NHL rethinking 2026 All-Star plans at UBS Arena
The smashing success of the 4 Nations Face-Off is forcing the NHL to reconsider what to do next February before players go to the Milan Olympics.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL and NHLPA will begin CBA talks in early April
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Wednesday the league and the Players’ Association will sit down to begin negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement the week of April 1.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Last Call For Bets On GR8 Chase: Alex Ovechkin to Break Wayne Gretzky's NHL Goal Record
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is eight goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL Goal record with odds increasing for it to happen this seasonYahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Jacob Fowler Gets Rewarded
When I first wrote about Jacob Fowler, it was the day after he was passed over in the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft. The entire conversation was upbeat. He knew his future would be secure one ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Five NHL Players On Playoff Hopefuls Who Have Slumped Since The 4 Nations Face-Off
Last month, the 4 Nations Face-Off delivered the kind of edge-of-your-seat action that got hearts pounding for both hockey fans and NHL players — whether they were suiting up in the tournament or ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
NHL Commissioner Won't Speculate On Putin And Trump's Discussion About A USA-Russia Competition
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman told reporters on Wednesday that the league was caught off guard about the conversation that Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump previously had regarding a hockey ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
NHL launches a front office iPad app to modernize roster, contract and salary cap info for teams
The development comes eight years since the NHL put iPads in coaches’ and players’ hands on benches during games. The hope is it will be used just as frequently to figure out trades, free agent ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Ovechkin scores his 888th career NHL goal as the Capitals beat the Flyers 3-2
Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th career goal to continue his pursuit of the NHL record, and the Washington Capitals moved to the verge of clinching a playoff berth by beating the Philadelphia Flyers ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
BREAKING (Records): Canucks Kiefer Sherwood Smashes NHL Season Hit Record Versus New York
The NHL has a new season hit record holder. Vancouver Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood, who has made his presence known in Vancouver since signing with the team last offseason, has surpassed Jeremy ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
2025 Stanley Cup odds, NHL Awards picks, betting trends: Expert hockey futures bets, new Hart Trophy favorite
SportsLine handicapper Jimmie Kaylor shares his Stanley Cup futures picks and best bets for the Hart Trophy, James Norris Trophy, and Calder Trophy following the NHL trade deadlineCBS Sports - 5d -
NHL playoff watch: Where will the Devils finish?
New Jersey currently holds the No. 3 seed in the Metro, but could drop to a wild-card spot -- or worse.ESPN - Mar. 13 -
Sabres Ownership Ranked Worst In NHL By Survey In The Athletic
The Buffalo Sabres season began with the hope of ending their long playoff drought and will end on April 17th with a 14th consecutive year outside of the postseason. There are a number of ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
NHL playoff watch: The Bruins' path to the postseason
It's a long shot, but the B's can still pull this off -- here's how. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.ESPN - Mar. 17 -
NHL playoff watch: Can the Islanders sneak into the playoffs?
Once an afterthought, now a real contender for the No. 8 seed. Plus, projections for the rest of the bracket.ESPN - 1d -
NHL playoff watch: Are the Minnesota Wild in trouble?
A once-solid hold on playoff position now seems tenuous. Plus, projections for the entire postseason bracket.ESPN - 3h -
NHL betting: When, and how, will Alex Ovechkin break the NHL career goals record?
Betting odds, picks and lines for Washington Capitals vs. Minnesota Wild on ESPN+ and Hulu tonight.ESPN - 10h -
NHL betting: When, and how, will Alex Ovechkin break the NHL career goals record?
Betting odds, picks and lines for Washington Capitals vs. Minnesota Wild on ESPN+ and Hulu tonight.ESPN - 8h -
The Maple Leafs Did Very Maple Leaf Things At The NHL Trade Deadline
Brock Nelson was out there. Mikko Rantanen was out there. Brad Marchand was out there.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
Top 10 NHL Teams With The Most Wins Over The Past Decade
By Krishna Bhagnathsingh, The Hockey News InternYahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
NHL playoff watch: Jets-Hurricanes a Stanley Cup Final preview?
Two of the league's best square off in a matchup that could repeat in June. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
NHL Rumor Roundup: More Changes Coming For The Rangers This Summer?
The New York Rangers were among the busiest teams in this season's trade market.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
NHL playoff watch: Who will make the Eastern Conference finals?
The Hurricanes and Lightning both have good shots, and they face off Tuesday on ESPN+. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery outlook, more.ESPN - Mar. 11 -
NHL playoff projections: Canucks or Flames for the final Western Conference wild card?
The two Pacific Division clubs vying for one spot face off Wednesday night in Alberta. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery outlook, more.ESPN - Mar. 12 -
Five Potential NHL Playoff Matchups That We’d Love To See
By Anthony Carbone, The Hockey News InternYahoo Sports - Mar. 15