“If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything,” said no blogger ever. But we’re not made entirely out of mud and coal. With the 16 NHL playoff teams officially set, if not yet the exact matchups, I’d like to offer in the meantime a kind of anti–playoff preview, where we cover every … Read more
National news “The entire NHL.com team is heartbroken and saddened by the loss of Jessie and her children,” Bill Price, vice president and editor-in-chief of NHL.com, said in a statement. FILE – The interior of the Xcel Energy Center is shown on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. AP Photo/Matt Krohn, file By … Read more
The 2026 NHL free agency was set to boast one of the deepest free-agent rosters seen in years. From veterans like Alex Ovechkin to star centers like Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel, some of the biggest names in the league were scheduled to hit the open market next summer. However, that dream free-agent class dwindled … Read more
To get this out of the way: I find it still a little cruel when the Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche celebrate their respective descents from the Hartford Whalers and Quebec Nordiques. Yes, it’s been 30 years, but as long as fans of relocated teams are still alive, turning around and milking that nostalgia for … Read more
[Ear-shaking siren noise] It’s time for the NHL season preview! Drop the needle on Stompin’ Tom. You probably get how most of this works by now, but I’ve got a new method of organizing the teams. I’m starting with the ones who improved the most last season by regular-season points, and ending with the ones … Read more
Denver (KDVR) – Many people consider that Colorado Avandans is a perennial competitor with the Stanley Cup with the current team of players who have the privilege. They have proven that they were able to win it once, and have shown signs of competitiveness since then. The teams that find themselves in the same position … Read more