Undercover MVPs: Five early sleeper candidates for the Hart Trophy
The favorites for the MVP award are emerging with one-third of the season in the books, but don't count out these five players whose Hart candidacy is flying under the radar.
Antonio Stranges has talent to be a top prospect, but his skills are still raw
Antonio Stranges' excellent skating technique has made him an exciting prospect, but as Ryan Kennedy points out, he's receiving some tough lessons from the London Knights.
Former Ranger, ‘Miracle on Ice’ member Pavelich ruled mentally ill, dangerous
One month after he was found unfit to stand trial, former NHLer and 1980 U.S. Olympic team member Mark Pavelich was ordered to be committed to a secure treatment facility. One psychologist suggested Pavelich's condition was the result of head...
Why there’s still no reason to worry about the Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning remain on the outside of the playoff picture looking in with American Thanksgiving in the rearview. Worried? Don't be.
Tampa Bay Lightning
... given the diametrically opposite directions the two teams are heading – the Bolts would be tied with or ahead of the entire division, save the near league-bes ...
The Hockey News Podcast: Fantasy edition (December 5, 2019)
Is Shayne Gostisbehere set for an offensive comeback? Is Mikko Koskinen a true No. 1 goaltender? Matt Larkin is here to answer all your fantasy hockey questions.
Jakub Vrana is the Capitals’ secret – and efficient – scoring star
On a team full of deep talent at every position, Jakub Vrana has quietly emerged as one of the Washington Capitals' most valuable players in 2019-20 – and he's doing it efficiently, too.
Washington Capitals
... er 5, 2019 Share Have you checked the NHL standings recently? The Washington Capitals are pretty damn good. That shouldn’t surprise anyone, of course, given the t ...
Ty Smith looks to be developing into the top-pairing defenseman the Devils need
The blueline is still an issue in New Jersey, but top prospect Ty Smith far away from making a splash in the NHL. In fact, his high-end two-way game makes him one of the best defensive prospects the Devils have drafted in the past decade.
New Jersey Devils
... his high-end two-way game makes him one of the best defensive prospects the Devils have drafted in the past decade. Ty Smith |Bruce Bennett/Getty Images By Dec ...
Cale Makar is making life in the NHL look easy as a rookie
The Colorado Avalanche freshman has the puckmoving skills and the offensive firepower to be a difference-maker and he has lived up to billing through one-third of the season. With a lot of talent surrounding him, the goal is clear in Denver: make a...
Colorado Avalanche
... but it’s easy to forget that Cale Makar is a rookie sometimes. The Colorado Avalanche defenseman has already done so much to establish himself in the NHL, but at ...
Will Mike Babcock ever coach in the NHL again?
At the time of his firing by the Toronto Maple Leafs, it seemed certain Mike Babcock would be back in the NHL. Incidents and allegations that have come to light recently have brought that into question. Will he be back?
Detroit Red Wings
... member that in the 2008 playoffs, the Red Wings were up 3-0 on the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference final before the S ...
Toronto Maple Leafs
... f 2021, when he would have two years left on his current deal with the Maple Leafs. It’s probably safe to assume that Babcock will never work with a Hockey Can ...
With an influx of young talent, Germany looks to play spoiler at World Junior Championship
Germany has three prospects who have a realistic shot at a first-round selection in June. With the World Junior Championship coming up, there is hope that Germany can be a disrupter on the international stage.
What exactly is the Minnesota Wild’s identity this season?
After a terrible October, the Minnesota Wild have quickly become one of the NHL's best teams over the past few weeks. But shouldn't the team focus on building a sustainable future instead of chasing a playoff run?
Minnesota Wild
... ints he had in 13 games in October. When he’s healthy, he’s valuable for the Wild, but he hasn’t played in 75-plus games since 2011-12. Reliability and injury ...
After accomplishing another rare scoring feat, is there any way Carlson doesn’t win the Norris?
He's scored at a rate that only a select few Hall of Fame defensemen have in the past, and the Washington Capitals defenseman is on pace to score more than 100 points. That doesn't necessarily mean he's a lock for the Norris quite yet.
Washington Capitals
... ter, Carlson picked up the primary helper on Jakub Vrana’s goal that put the Capitals ahead. And little more than two minutes after that, Carlson, left wide-open ...
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Also — no history of dirty play from Zadorov as an NHLer. No career fines or suspensions from DOPSZadorov on Kotkaniemi: Close one to me, but looks like a clean setup for a hit that ends with an awkward fall as Zadorov twists. More accident than slew foot. So I don’t think Zadorov will face discipline. -
Zadorov on Kotkaniemi: Close one to me, but looks like a clean setup for a hit that ends with an awkward fall as Zadorov twists. More accident than slew foot. So I don’t think Zadorov will face discipline.
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I should use this opportunity to plug my interview with Grubauer from our 2019-20 Goalie Issue... https://t.co/LkRSANROgnGoalie experts – is it just me or has Grubauer's rebound control been phenomenal tonight?
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@kevin_mcgran The 'Not OK if You're a Boomer' Line? ;)
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Goalie experts – is it just me or has Grubauer's rebound control been phenomenal tonight?
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How was Nathan MacKinnon of all people allowed that much time to charge up a shot like he was a video game character? Goal, obviously. 1-0 Avs.
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Nazem Kadri tribute video begins, and it only takes a few seconds for him to get a standing ovation.
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Not gonna lie -- new press box chairs are so low that I need a booster seat to see the game. Anyone in the Scotiabank Arena crowd happen to bring a phonebook tonight?
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OR — it’s Game 30 of the season. Just another way to look at it.Would agree its overblown if #Leafs are in playoff position & Hutchinson isn't 0-5-1 & Toronto isn't calling its own character into question & Keefe didn't say 48 hours ago it would be "selfish" to start Andersen in B2B games at this point. But, that's *not how it is* https://t.co/gqfMmesmIz
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