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Snapshots: Michkov, Shabanov, Funck

Year two of Matvei Michkov’s NHL career was a challenging one, as the prized Philadelphia Flyers young winger endured a sophomore slump and ended up scratched for crucial games du…

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NBA insider reveals what Kawhi Leonard allegedly knew about Clippers scheme

The NBA came down hard on the Clippers over the organization's alleged cap circumvention to pay Leonard under the table.

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Clippers could face even more punishment over Kawhi Leonard fiasco

The Clippers already have to forfeit five first-round picks, with multiple executives and the owner facing lengthy suspensions and a $30 million fine.

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Should The Carolina Hurricanes Run With A Bussi-Kochetkov Goaltending Tandem?

The Stanley Cup Champions lost a solid veteran goaltender in the summer and didn't replace him despite having a ton of cap space. How viable is that strategy?

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Blue Jackets Prospect Pyotr Andreyanov Loaned In KHL

Columbus Blue Jackets top prospect Pyotr Andreyanov has been loaned to the KHL’s HK Sochi for the 2026-27 season, according to the league’s official transaction wire. It should be…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers PTO Plan, Canadiens Patience with Marchenko, Bolduc, and Xhekaj

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Edmonton Oilers planning on bringing in a player or two on a PTO? GM Stan Bowman addressed that idea this week. Meanwhile, the…

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Today in Hockey History: Sept. 3

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 2 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 4 This date has been very important for Hall of Fame defensemen. One of the best of his generation…

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Flyers release Rookie Camp roster and schedule

The Flyers announced the players who will be attending next week’s training camp, as well as the schedule which runs from Sept. 11 through to Sept. 16, including the two games aga…

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The Mitch Marner Shadow Is Already Following Gavin McKenna in Toronto

For nine seasons, Mitch Marner wasn’t simply a very good Toronto Maple Leafs player. He was part of the emotional experience of the Core Four era. That era brought enormous…

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NHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 1, Washington Capitals

TheHockeyNews.com has been ranking the off-season of the 32 NHL teams, and we're finally at the No. 1 spot in our list. That honor goes to the Washington Capitals, who've made a s…

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Tyson Foerster’s new contract looks even more like a steal now

When Philadelphia Flyers general manager Danny Briere finished negotiating an eight-year, $56.8 million deal with Tyson Foerster days prior to the Leo Carlsson offer sheet, many w…

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Ranking NHL Teams By Goaltenders

Goaltending remains one of the most important factors in determining success in the NHL. The position can be unpredictable from one night to the next, but having stability between…

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10 Reasons Hockey Is the Greatest Sport on Earth

If you’re reading this, you’re probably already aware that hockey is the undisputed best sport on the planet. But if you really need some extra convincing, here’s a list of…

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Do You Know Your Bruins Trivia?

Are you a die-hard Boston Bruins fan? Think you know all there is to know about the team? Let’s find out. We’ve dug into the past to pull out some key…

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Do The Canadiens Have A Good Enough Second Line?

The Montreal Canadiens are hoping to move from young up-and-comers to Stanley Cup contenders. Some folks might argue that their Eastern Conference Finals appearance last season pr…

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Trade Speculation Begins About Quinn Hughes, Latest Buzz On Drake Batherson

The lack of progress in contract talks between the Minnesota Wild and Quinn Hughes could prompt more trade speculation. Meanwhile, the Ottawa Senators and Drake Batherson could ru…

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2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Artyom Levshunov remains at No. 7

He's still just 20 years old. But he's not a rookie anymore, either.

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New Blues’ Captain Robert Thomas Has a Chance at a 90-Point Season

Robert Thomas, the newly named captain of the St. Louis Blues, enters the 2026-27 season at 27 years old and firmly established as one of the most important players on…

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Kawhi Leonard scandal might lead to another big trade

The NBA stripped the Clippers of five first-round picks, plus a series of sanctions, fines and suspensions.

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Latest On Kyle Palmieri

The New York Islanders’ 2025-26 roster featured multiple players who suffered injuries that ultimately became season-ending. Yesterday, we covered reports indicating that defensem…

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Building the Pens: How will Dan Muse do in year two?

It was obvious the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2025-26 would be different from the start. Naturally, they had to be after Mike Sullivan was out and a rookie NHL coach was taking over. …

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Jalen Brunson issues strong warning to former Knicks teammate

Even a bond immortalized by a title is not enough for Brunson to soften up against his competition next season.

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Canadiens’ Smart Cap Management Could Lead to Bigger Deals in the Next Few Years

The Montreal Canadiens have spent the last few years assembling one of the NHL’s most exciting young cores, but simply finding talented players is only part of building a contende…

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5 Flyers who could be gone by the end of the season

Transactions are the lifeblood of being a sports fan. Sure, we love watching the games and thinking about cool players and other stuff, but conjuring up some moves that your favor…