The Hockey News Podcast: Can Juuse Saros steal the Predators? crease for good?
October 23, 2018 (03:45) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Why Pekka Rinne's injury could be a blessing in disguise for the Predators; should we trust the Kings' and Senators unexpected starts? And much more. The post The Hockey News Podcast: Can Juuse Saros steal the Predators’ crease for good? appeared first on TheHockeyNews. More...

Who stays and who goes as rookies inch towards all-important 10-game mark?
October 23, 2018 (03:45) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
As rookies eligible for the entry-level slide come up on their 10th game of the season, their respective teams need to decide whether theyll stick with the big club or head to the AHL or major junior. The post Who stays and who goes as rookies inch towards all-important 10-game mark? appeared first on TheHockeyNews. More...

The St. Louis Blues need to get on the same page quickly
October 23, 2018 (03:45) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The team has a lot of new faces, so time to gel is crucial. But in a hectic Central Division, the Blues might have to get up to speed quicker if they want to survive The post The St. Louis Blues need to get on the same page quickly appeared first on TheHockeyNews. More...

The Kings need to stop holding onto their glory days
October 23, 2018 (03:45) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Los Angeles' on-again, off-again playoff appearances have given hope that this team is only a piece away from contention, but the reality is the Kings are much further away from getting back into the NHL's winner's circle. The post The Kings need to stop holding onto their glory days appeared first on TheHockeyNews. More...

Hot Topics: Passing on DeBrincat, Nylander stalemate continues and the late Charles Wang
October 23, 2018 (03:45) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Alex DeBrincat's offensive acumen should have those who passed filled with regret. William Nylander's contract situation has grown all the more interesting. And the late Charles Wang should get credit where credit is due. The post Hot Topics: Passing on DeBrincat, Nylander stalemate continues and the late Charles Wang appeared first on TheHockeyNews. More...

From the draft to the NHL: A round-by-round look at the league?s skaters and goalies
October 23, 2018 (03:45) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
How do players get to the NHL? It's no surprise most come from the first round of the draft, but a surprising amount of the league has taken a more unconventional route. The post From the draft to the NHL: A round-by-round look at the league’s skaters and goalies appeared first on TheHockeyNews. More...

Jump To Conclusions: Predictions for all 31 teams based on their starts
October 23, 2018 (03:45) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The 2018-19 campaign is little more than two weeks old, so what better time to forecast what's to come for the rest of the season? The post Jump To Conclusions: Predictions for all 31 teams based on their starts appeared first on TheHockeyNews. More...

Ducks? Gibson deserves more praise for early season performance
October 23, 2018 (03:45) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The Anaheim Ducks are ravaged by injuries, have been outshot regularly and their underlying numbers are awful. Yet, they're first in the Pacific, all thanks to goaltender John Gibson. The post Ducks Gibson deserves more praise for early season performance appeared first on TheHockeyNews. More...

How far can speed and work ethic take a team?
October 23, 2018 (03:45) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
A number of pre-season underdogs have sprung out of the gates sharply. Now the mission will be to prove that success is sustainable The post How far can speed and work ethic take a team? appeared first on TheHockeyNews. More...

Why Matt Murray is the Penguins? most important player this season
October 23, 2018 (03:45) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The Penguins' superstars haven't shown signs of exiting their primes. But the only way to keep up with other emerging teams in the East is to get better goaltending. Healthy Murray might provide just that. The post Why Matt Murray is the Penguins’ most important player this season appeared first on TheHockeyNews. More...

Where in the world do NHL players come from?
October 14, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Here's a country-by-country breakdown of the 610 skaters who have appeared in at least one NHL game this season, as well as the 69 goalies listed on the 31 team rosters. The post Where in the world do NHL players come from? appeared first on TheHockeyNews. More...

Hilary Knight wants to finish what she started last season in Montreal
October 14, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Hilary Knights signing in Montreal after last seasons Olympics shocked the CWHL, but a first-round exit for Les Canadiennes has left the U.S. hockey star wanting to take care of some unfinished business The post Hilary Knight wants to finish what she started last season in Montreal appeared first on TheHockeyNews. More...

Will the Leafs? scoring rampage turn William Nylander into trade bait?
October 14, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
It's the law of diminishing returns. The Leafs can't get much better offensively, so Nylander signing would give them more of what they already have. What they don't have is a shutdown blueliner on the right side. The post Will the Leafs’ scoring rampage turn William Nylander into trade bait? appeared first on TheHockeyNews. More...

Dylan Strome and the Arizona Coyotes are keeping it positive
October 14, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The third overall pick in 2015 is ready to help the Coyotes get off to a better start than last year's disastrous campaign and he has already contributed. A year in the AHL helped. The post Dylan Strome and the Arizona Coyotes are keeping it positive appeared first on TheHockeyNews. More...

The Hockey News Live Episode 3: Injured goalies galore
October 14, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
In this week's episode, Matt Larkin, Ken Campbell and Ryan Kennedy weigh in on shrinking goalie equipment standards and discuss injuries to Roberto Luongo, Jonathan Quick and Matt Murray. The post The Hockey News Live Episode 3: Injured goalies galore appeared first on TheHockeyNews. More...

Superstar goaltender Raty wants to go one step further in China this season
October 14, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Noora Raty and the expansion Kunlun Red Star came within one shot, one goal, of winning the Clarkson Cup last season. Now, with the two Chinese teams fused into one, Raty has her sights set on a CWHL crown. The post Superstar goaltender Raty wants to go one step further in China this season appeared first on TheHockeyNews. More...

The NHL will be in Houston someday because Jeremy Jacobs says it will
October 14, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Boston Bruins owner and chairman of the NHL's Board of Governors Jeremy Jacobs said the NHL is missing a team in Houston, which could be a sign that we're closer to a second team in Texas than one might have previously thought The post The NHL will be in Houston someday because Jeremy Jacobs says it will appeared first on TheHockeyNews. More...

Finland?s Hovi heads to Inferno with eye on fine-tuning her game
October 14, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Olympian Venla Hovi has finished up her tenure at University of Manitoba, but the Calgary Inferno winger isnt done learning. A rookie in the CWHL, Hovi is looking to test herself against the best of the best. The post Finlands Hovi heads to Inferno with eye on fine-tuning her game appeared first on TheHockeyNews. More...

Thomas Chabot is seizing the reins in Ottawa
October 14, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
With Erik Karlsson gone, the Senators need a new star defenseman and while Chabot shouldn't be held to that lofty comparison, the kid is off to a great start offensively The post Thomas Chabot is seizing the reins in Ottawa appeared first on TheHockeyNews. More...

Myers believes Blades have found a home ? and hope ? in Worcester
October 14, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Megan Myers has seen the highest of highs and lowest of lows during her CWHL career, but the longest-tenured Blade sees a brighter future for the franchise thanks to a move to Worcester. The post Myers believes Blades have found a home " and hope " in Worcester appeared first on TheHockeyNews. More...

The lowdown on every NHL team?s No. 1 line
September 23, 2018 (00:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
A team-by-team overview of the 31 No. 1 lines in the NHL entering the 2018-19 regular season. More...

Who is this season?s Dustin Brown? Five NHL forwards who could bounce back big in 2018-19
September 23, 2018 (00:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
In the span of several months, Dustin Brown went from potential buyout candidate to registered a career-high point total. So, who could follow suit this season and bounce back brilliantly from one or more down years? More...

Top 10 Vezina Trophy candidates for 2018-19
September 23, 2018 (00:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The Vezina rarely stays in won goalie's hands from one year to the next. Will an old favorite steal it back this year, or will a next-generation stopper get his first win? More...

Domi deserved a substantial suspension, not a pre-season slap on the wrist
September 23, 2018 (00:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The NHL had the opportunity to send a message by handing Max Domi a substantial suspension. Instead, he was given a vacation from the pre-season and the green light to suit up come opening night. More...

WHL Preview: The story of the Hurricanes
September 22, 2018 (02:45) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Look for Lethbridge to rack up the wins thanks to talent at all positions this season. In our third CHL preview, we head out West to rank every team in the 'Dub' More...

The NHL is going to have to play the long game if it wants success in China
September 20, 2018 (05:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
If the NHL thinks and acts with the long-term in mind, there's an opportunity for a huge revenue stream in China. But the league doesn't have a track record of patience when it comes to these kind of ventures. More...

Top 10 Norris Trophy candidates for 2018-19
September 20, 2018 (05:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The NHL boasts one of its best collections of all-around blueline talent in history, making the Norris one of the game's most hotly contested awards right now. More...

Mapping out the Sharks? route to a long-term extension for Erik Karlsson
September 20, 2018 (05:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The Sharks are introducing Erik Karlsson to the fans and media Wednesday, but it will be back to business soon with an extension for the blueliner at the top of the to-do list. More...

RFA Roundup: Sabres re-sign Reinhart, so who?s left?
September 20, 2018 (05:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
With Max Reinhart re-signing in Buffalo on the heels of new deals for Winnipeg's Josh Morrissey and Edmonton's Darnell Nurse, just four RFAs remain without contracts for the upcoming campaign. What's the latest on those yet to sign? More...

Why a bridge deal could be what?s best for Leafs? Nylander
September 20, 2018 (05:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The Maple Leafs want a long-term deal. William Nylander wants a long-term deal. But maybe what's best for both is a short-term pact. More...

OHL Season Preview: London Knights look to reign again
September 20, 2018 (05:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
In our first of three major junior previews, we look at the Ontario League, where NHL graduations will add some mystery to the opening weeks, but the cream will still rise to the top More...

Golden Knights? GM McPhee plays his cards right with Pacioretty signing
September 11, 2018 (06:45) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
After acquiring Max Pacioretty, Golden Knights GM George McPhee had the tall task of signing the high-scoring winger, and the two sides found the perfect fit with a four-year, $28-million deal. More...

The Hockey News Podcast: 2018-19 Central Division Preview
September 11, 2018 (06:45) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The Hockey News' divisional preview podcast series continues with the Central, led by two of the NHL's elite teams and one of the summer's most improved squads. More...

Meet the Montreal Canadiens? newest prospect, Nick Suzuki
September 11, 2018 (06:45) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The Montreal Canadiens are about to get acquainted with Nick Suzuki, and there's a good chance they fall in love with the smooth-skating, high-scoring and ultra-disciplined forward who was acquired as part of the Max Pacioretty trade. More...

Seattle arena construction won?t get green light until NHL awards franchise
September 11, 2018 (06:45) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The Seattle Hockey Group wont be allowed to begin their $700-million renovation of KeyArena until the NHL awards the city an expansion franchise. More...

Canadiens, Pacioretty end saga with trade to Golden Knights for Tatar, Suzuki and pick
September 11, 2018 (06:45) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The Montreal Canadiens and Max Pacioretty have finally split. After months of speculation, Pacioretty has been shipped to the Golden Knights for Tomas Tatar, 2017 first-round pick Nick Suzuki and a 2019 second-round pick. More...

Which five coaches will face the most pressure this season?
September 10, 2018 (06:30) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
These five coaches arent necessarily on the hot seat, but theyre facing the most pressure for their teams to perform. More...

Andrei Svechnikov makes a great first impression
September 10, 2018 (06:30) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
While a lot of attention was focused on what Rasmus Dahlin was going for the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, the guy that went after him in the draft was making Read More More...

Maturity sets Miro Heiskanen apart from the pack
September 08, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Dallas Stars top prospect Miro Heiskanen is aiming for a spot with the big club this season, and it's his calm, cool demeanor that could make him an impact player in his rookie year. More...

Seguin sees potential for extension before season starts despite earlier disappointment
September 08, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Tyler Seguin raised eyebrows last week with comments about his disappointment regarding contract negotiation with the Dallas Stars, but the 26-year-old center now sees potential for an extension to be inked by training camp. More...

Ask Me Anything: should the Minnesota Wild retool or rebuild?
September 08, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Should the Wild consider blowing it up? Does Nashville need a power forward? Is over-coaching killing offense? And more. More...

Tuukka Rask is up for the challenge in Boston
September 07, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
If theres one thing for certain, its that the Atlantic Division is going to be a dogfight at the top this season. Toronto and Tampa Bay wield potent offenses, but Read More More...

Pacioretty seizes some control of his situation by announcing he won?t negotiate during season
September 07, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The Canadiens have held the keys to Max Pacioretty's future for the entire off-season, but the Montreal captain snatched back some control by saying he won't negotiate a new deal once the campaign begins. More...

PTO Tracker: Who?s heading to training camp with sights set on landing a deal?
September 07, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Whos heading to camp with their sights set on landing a contract? As training camp nears, we dive into the PTOs and training camp invites that have been handed out. More...

Which three teams could be this season?s Devils or Avalanche?
September 07, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The New Jersey Devils and Colorado Avalanche surprised onlookers last season with single-season turnarounds that took them from lottery-pick pretenders to post-season contenders. Here are three teams that could follow suit this coming season. More...

Winnipeg proving to be a preferred destination on heels of Wheeler?s extension
September 07, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Blake Wheeler's signing of a five-year, $41.25-million extension should put to bed for good the notion that Winnipeg isn't a destination for top talents. More...

Top 10 fantasy hockey sleeper picks for 2018-19
September 07, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Which players are being drafted way later than they should be in fantasy leagues right now? Pick these sleepers and turn a big profit. More...

Five players who are on the verge of true NHL stardom
September 07, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Which players who broke out last season can cement themselves among the best of the best during the 2018-19 campaign? Here are five players with a shot at true NHL stardom this coming season. More...

Eberle and Islanders haven?t talked contract, but don?t count out extension in New York
September 07, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Jordan Eberle is one of the most intriguing yet least talked about pending free agents, but we shouldn't count out the possibility that the Islanders pony up the money to keep him in New York. More...

The Hockey News Podcast: 2018-19 Atlantic Division Preview
September 07, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Our divisional preview podcast series opens with Atlantic, home to some of NHL's elite Stanley Cup contenders and punching-bag bottom dwellers. More...