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Not a lot of players can brush off being benched and also score one of their team's biggest goals of the season in less than a week. But not a lot of players are like Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna.
With losses mounting, Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas is at a crossroads: he can try and get the team into one last playoff spot or start selling off pieces for the future. The latter approach might be painful to watch, but it's the right move for an aging team.
The injury bug has continued to make its way around the NHL. Catch up on the latest updates involving injury news around the league.
Former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk joins Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy to discuss Connor Hellebuyck’s suspension ending, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ defensive struggles, and more.
Another fantasy hockey week has come and gone, and it's time to break down which players stood out and slowed down.
Playing in Toronto can be taxing for Maple Leafs players, but Gavin McKenna has quickly shown he can not only handle the pressure in hockey's biggest market, but he can thrive in it.
The Ottawa Senators have locked up their bench boss.
The impending end of Connor Hellebuyck's suspension raises questions about the Winnipeg Jets' next steps. Meanwhile, another injury to Chris Tanev has some observers wondering if the Toronto Maple Leafs might seek help through the trade market.
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Connor McDavid's incredible start to the season, the Florida Panthers' recent scoring spree, and more.
The Dallas Stars were hit by the injury bug early this year, and this week, they added help by signing veteran winger David Perron to a one-year contract. The afffable Perron is easy to root for, and if he provides secondary scoring in his 20th NHL season, Perron will be worth Dallas' investment.
The Colorado Avalanche arguably have the best roster on paper in the NHL, but they still appear to have goaltending issues. Although they committed long-term to MacKenzie Blackwood, Scott Wedgewood, the veteran on a short-term deal, continues to shine brighter.
Devon Levi is settling in comfortably in his new role with the Edmonton Oilers. Is his high level of play lately enough to call him the Oilers' goaltender of the future?
The Sun Devils needed a steadying presence for both the team and the program in the wake of a tragic preseason. Now, ex-NHL coach Dave Hakstol is there to steer ASU into a more stable future.
As most NHL teams approach the 10-game mark, the Calder Trophy race is beginning to shape up. Several rookies have produced highlight-reel plays, but they have also made costly mistakes that are expected. Today, we look at the 10 players leading the Calder Trophy race.
There are still 2026 NHL restricted free agents who haven't signed contracts yet, but that shouldn't stop teams from looking at their 2027 RFA class and locating who is due for massive pay raises.
The Toronto Maple Leafs got bad news when star center John Tavares suffered a major injury Thursday against Buffalo. But while the Buds will miss Tavares, other Leafs players now have a golden chance to step up and contribute meaningfully. Which Leafs will make the most of increased opportunities?
The San Jose Sharks have one of the NHL's best groups of dynamic young talent, led by superstar Macklin Celebrini. But the Sharks' uneven start suggests their up-and-coming elite talent still needs time to develop. What's fair to expect of San Jose?
The Montreal Canadiens' goaltending situation is an interesting NHL tidbit to watch. The most experienced goalie, Samuel Montembeault, is injured and coming off a poor season. Jakub Dobes is lacking confidence to start the 2026-27 NHL campaign, and Jacob Fowler has unexpectedly stepped up.
Kyle Clark suffered a scary injury when he was hit by a car while riding a bike. Through training and rehab, Clark's journey back to playing hockey is an emotional story of perseverance.
October has always statistically been the worst month for NHL attendance, and numerous NHL markets across the U.S. are failing to sell out their arenas despite previously being able to do so.
Former Philadelphia Flyers enforcer Dave Schultz is making positive strides after suffering a stroke and has made his first public appearance. He talked and joked with his teammates about his playing days before shifting the focus to the Flyers' current state.
The relationship between the Winnipeg Jets and Connor Hellebuyck appears irreparable. A trade is inevitable; it's just a matter of when. With that, we look at three NHL mock trades for the Hart Trophy winner and three-time Vezina Trophy winner.
The stalemate between the Winnipeg Jets and star goalie Connor Hellebuck continues, with no teams stepping up to give Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff the trade package he wants. But it's clear Cheveldayoff has the power and leverage here. How will this emotional saga end?
The issue of no-trade clauses and no-move clauses in the NHL has led to comments from commissioner Gary Bettman and former NHL defenseman Ron Hainsey, and this week, NHL Players Association executive director Marty Walsh weighed in. Will NMCs and NMTs be rooted out, or are they here to stay?
Longtime Toronto Maple Leafs play-by-play broadcaster joined The Hockey News' "Big Show" to discuss retirement, his favorite calls during his career, Jim Hiller's decision to bench Gavin McKenna, and his thoughts on the 2026-27 version of the Maple Leafs.
Oscar Hemming endured a draft-eligible season few, if any, have dealt with. But the Columbus Blue Jackets prospect didn't let it bring him down, and now he looks to dominate at the NCAA level for Boston College.
Former Toronto Maple Leafs play-by-play commentator Joe Bowen joins Michael Traikos, Katie Gaus, and Michael Augello to discuss retirement, his favorite calls as a broadcaster, and more.
Recent reports suggest Connor Hellebuyck might end his holdout and return to the Winnipeg Jets, but it appears they've already moved on without him.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are already off to a subpar start to the 2026-27 NHL season. And coach Rick Bowness has already torn into his team. This isn't the first time Bowness has ripped his Jackets players. But are Bowness' outbursts helping or hurting his team?
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Jim Hiller's decision to bench Gavin McKenna in the Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to the Buffalo Sabres, Brady Tkachuk's historic hat trick in his second straight game, and more.
After benching No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna for the second-half of the Maple Leafs' 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres, coach Jim Hiller's baffling explanation and questionable bench management raise concerns about his leadership in Toronto.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks are shaking up their forward depth.
How can Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller and GM John Chayka put together a stronger defense corps?
With Igor Shesterkin out for the season and Joonas Korpisalo out for the next few weeks, the New York Rangers have turned to veteran goaltender James Reimer for some insurance between the pipes.
Tony Ferrari's NHL Sour Rankings return with an early assessment of all seven teams below .500 to start the season.
You don't hire Peter Laviolette and expect to struggle, but as the Kings' misery continues into mid-October, all options have to be on the table.
Emma Lingan and Michael Augello are joined by Kelsey Surmacz to discuss Alexis Lafreniere's hot start to the season with the New York Rangers, Alex DeBrincat's seven-year extension with the Detroit Red Wings, and more.
The Ottawa Senators have gotten off to a strong start to the 2026-27 regular-season, and a key reason for that is the play of star center Tim Stutzle. Could he be in the conversation for the Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP at season's end?
After spending the last 10 seasons in the NHL as a coach, Dave Hakstol is returning to his roots at the NCAA level.
Suggestions that the New York Rangers should pursue Connor Hellebuyck likely won't result in the Winnipeg Jets goalie landing in the Big Apple. Meanwhile, efforts by Montreal Canadiens fans to convince Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin to join their team appear to have been unsuccessful.
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Jakub Dobes' struggles for the Montreal Canadiens, the Dallas Stars' standout tandem after a huge outing for Casey DeSmith, and more.
Detroit Red Wings interim GM Shawn Horcoff says he has no interest in trading defenseman Simon Edvinsson, but time is running out. How will this showdown end?
The Colorado superstar’s recent brawls prove he won't be bullied, but risking an injury-induced absence threatens to derail the Avalanche's championship ambitions and their offensive engine.
Ryan Kennedy, Tony Ferrari and Eric Cruikshank break down a few NHL rookies who have exceeded expectations through the first few weeks of the season before projecting Team CHL's roster for the upcoming CHL USA Prospects Challenge.
The Vegas Golden Knights hold on to the No. 1 spot in this week's NHL power rankings, while the Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers are quickly challenging for top spots with their recent performances.
Wayne Gretzky is the latest focus in Wild Wednesday Rewind.
The Chicago Blackhawks gambled on defenseman Bowen Byram, and things haven't looked great early on.
Despite a gritty comeback and a rejuvenated attack, Philadelphia lost 3-2 in an overtime shootout to the Seattle Kraken. “I thought from a game aspect, tonight was kind of our best in the sense of how we want to play and the energy,” said defenseman Travis Sanheim.
The Detroit Red Wings' big extension for Alex DeBrincat is being hailed as a huge win because he's a great player, and the term and money are more than fair. But is this deal actually in the team's long-term interests?
A devastating injury to Igor Shesterkin and Connor Hellebuyck’s ongoing holdout have ignited a wide-open race, sending shockwaves through the betting odds for the NHL’s top goaltender.
The Philadelphia Flyers' early-season struggles have prompted calls for a coaching change or a blockbuster trade. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks are believed to be among several teams with an interest in Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary.
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down the biggest storylines from the NHL's Frozen Frenzy, including Brady and Matthew Tkachuk's standout performance, Alex DeBrincat's seven-year extension, and more.
The Detroit Red Wings have agreed to a seven-year extension with sniper Alex DeBrincat.
Thirty-two teams collide in a sixteen-game marathon featuring Ovechkin’s farewell in Carolina, Bedard’s anticipated return, and a high-stakes goalie controversy brewing in Montreal during hockey's wildest night.
It's still early in the NHL's 2026-27 regular-season, but many teams already need goaltending help. Should Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka use his team's depth between the pipes to his advantage in a trade?
Based on the off-season, it was easy to say the Flyers wouldn't match last year's success. But this start has been so bad, bigger questions must be asked.
Emma Lingan and Michael Augello are joined by Chris Sinclair to discuss the PWHL’s expansion franchises and new jerseys for the upcoming season before discussing the latest news around the NHL with Bryan Wilson.
It's only been two weeks into the NHL season but there have been a ton of strong starts for defensemen around the league. Who are the top early candidates for the Norris Trophy?
When the Minnesota Wild acquired star defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks last season, there was a clear risk that Hughes wouldn't stick around beyond the term of his current contract. Where do both teams stand nearly one year after the blockbuster trade?
Trade rumors continue to swirl around Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson and Carolina Hurricanes blueliner Alexander Nikishin, but are either players close to getting moved?
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Tim Stutzle's big night against the New Jersey Devils, Quinn Hughes extending his point streak in a win over the Vegas Golden Knights, and more.
The Dallas Stars got bad news Monday with the announcement star center Matt Duchene would be sidelined for three months with a core injury. Stars GM Jim Nill needs help for his team's offense, and that means he's likely to be active on the trade market. But could help be coming sooner than that?
The injury bug has already made its way around the NHL. Catch up on the latest updates involving injury news around the league.
Saturday was the first chance for Darnell Nurse to take on his former Edmonton Oilers teammates since he was traded, and it gave fans an opportunity to see that the 31-year-old is making the most of his new opportunity.
With the first four players named to Team CHL ahead of the CHL USA Prospects Challenge, Tony Ferrari projects which remaining forwards, defensemen and goaltenders could be named to the roster.
In this week's fantasy hockey roundup, the Maple Leafs have found their scoring touch and the Stars and Panthers continue to struggle. Meanwhile, Dylan Garand takes over Broadway.
With New York Rangers starting goalie Igor Shesterkin sidelined for the season, there's plenty of speculation and suggestions of replacement options, but are any of them viable?
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down the Philadelphia Flyers' continuous struggles, William Nylander's milestone game with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and more.
As one of the NHL's oldest teams this season, the Florida Panthers are already dealing with major injuries to stars Aleksander Barkov and Brad Marchand. Panthers GM Bill Zito is betting on experience, but health issues could ultimately sink Florida's playoff hopes.
Patrik Laine still hasn't signed with an NHL team to this point. Why can't the Finnish sniper find a home, and what does the future hold for the 28-year-old in the NHL?
Not many hockey fans knew who Anaheim Ducks defenseman Tristan Luneau was before he signed his $43.2-million contract with just 14 NHL games under his belt. Now, through the early parts of the 2026-27 season, his deal is quickly looking like it could turn out to be bargain.
Somehow, Vegas Golden Knights star Jack Eichel hasn't received any sort of individual hardware in his career. Could this hot start to the 2026-27 NHL season lead to something this year?
The Hockey News put together a ranking of the top 80 NHL players entering the 2026-27 season. But which five players are on course to rise into the top 80 next season?
There have been several NHL stars who have had slow starts to this 2026-27 regular season. Here are four of the most notable players who can be a bit better to start the year.
Both the Ottawa Senators and Winnipeg Jets are without their top American players from a year ago. So far, it doesn't seem to be bothering them much, but how long will that last?
The New York Rangers got off to a strong start to their 2026-27 season, but they got catastrophic news when star goalie Igor Shesterkin suffered a season-ending injury in a game on Friday. Shesterkin and backup Joonas Korpisalo are now both injured, and their playoff hopes are all but over.
What's behind Owen Power's strong start with the Buffalo Sabres? Julian Gaudio takes a deep dive into the analytics that show where the 23-year-old has grown the most.
The New York Rangers have been dealt a huge blow, with goaltender Igor Shesterkin being ruled out for the remainder of the 2026-27 season with a lower-body injury.
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a big off-season bet by signing star goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. And though Bobrovsky is still looking for his first win as a Leaf despite playing three games with his new team, a close examination of Bobrovsky's performance shows he's been a clear upgrade for the Buds.
Few picked the New York Rangers to be a top team in their division, let alone the league. Even fewer would have expected Alexis Lafreniere to lead them in scoring, but here we are. Why is all this happening, and is it sustainable?
The Calgary Flames have started the 2026-27 season with four straight blowout losses. On Tuesday, they made a curious move by waiving center Connor Zary. Why are the Flames pushing him out the door?
Dylan Guenther has been on a steady rise as one of the NHL's best young snipers. With a solid start to the 2026-27 season, could the Utah Mammoth winger already challenge for the goal-scoring title?
While top 2027 NHL Draft prospect Diego Gutierrez is currently focused on developing his talents with USA Hockey's National Team Development Program, the 17-year-old defenseman is looking forward to making an impact at the NCAA level in the near future.
Madison Packer joins Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy to discuss Stuart Skinner’s early impact with the Winnipeg Jets, Evan Bouchard’s changing reputation as a defenseman, and more.
In celebration of The Hockey News' 80th year, we're ranking the top 80 NHL players entering the 2026-27 season. In this file, we're unveiling our top 10.
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down the Vegas Golden Knights' comeback over the Toronto Maple Leafs, Juuse Saros' standout effort against the Montreal Canadiens, and more.
A new fan-made tracker calculates the staggering financial toll of the Vezina Trophy winner's holdout, as the Winnipeg Jets prove they can win without their disgruntled franchise star.
The Winnipeg Jets are dealing with goalie Connor Hellebuyck's trade demand, and the Detroit Red Wings are dealing with center Dylan Larkin's trade demand. But Jets and Wings brass are pushing back. What future is ahead for the two stars?
Paul Cotter has been one of the early standout players of the 2026-27 NHL season. But if the Vancouver Canucks are committing to a rebuild, what does his long-term future with the organization look like?
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Adam Kierszenblat discuss Devon Levi's impact with the Edmonton Oilers, Jacob Fowler's opportunity with the Montreal Canadiens, and more.
In celebration of The Hockey News' 80th year, we're ranking the top 80 NHL players entering the 2026-27 season. In this file, we're unveiling players 20 through 11.
The 101st meeting between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin was a reminder that Father Time remains undefeated.
After a shaky start to the season, Philadelphia Flyers GM Danny Briere is turning to 31-year-old winger Michael Bunting as a potential stabilizing presence.
Trade rumors continue to swirl about Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin and defenseman Simon Edvinsson.
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Evan Bouchard's torrid offensive pace with the Edmonton Oilers, Kyle Connor's late game-winning goal over the Colorado Avalanche, and more.
The NHL's 2026-27 season is well underway, and Adam Proteau breaks down which early-season trends are likely to stick and where we can expect significant change.
Ryan Kennedy, Tony Ferrari and Eric Cruikshank break down Landon DuPont's first NCAA appearance with Michigan before looking at the top prospects to keep an eye out for in the AHL this season.
Despite injuries to two of its key forwards, Florida is the overwhelming favorite to win the Stanley Cup. But can the Leafs, Capitals and Rangers spoil the Panthers' bid for a third championship in four years?
In celebration of The Hockey News' 80th year, we're ranking the top 80 NHL players entering the 2026-27 season. In this file, we're unveiling players 30 through 21.
The first week of Gavin McKenna's NHL career was capped off with an impressive two-point effort against the Nashville Predators. Before his standout performance, the 18-year-old rookie already got the full up-and-down experience of playing hockey in Toronto.