NHL Power Rankings: 4 legitimate Stanley Cup contenders after Carolina Hurricanes land Mikko Rantanen
After a shocking trade, the Hurricanes have elevated their chances of winning the Stanley Cup in the 2024-25 NHL season.
NHL execs on Mikko Rantanen trade, next deadline deals to come
Will he re-sign in Carolina after this season -- and if not, where else? And what will other contenders do to keep pace ahead ...
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Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl has gone from defensive liability to stalwart this season
For the first time in his career, Leon Draisaitl is no longer living in Connor McDavid’s shadow. Ever since McDavid entered the league in the 2015-16 season, he and Draisaitl are first and second in ...
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It’s generally accepted that Connor McDavid stands out as the best all-around player in hockey. His skating speed is incomparable, as is his ability to control the puck in a tight group, and to spot ...
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Super 16: Capitals retain hold on No. 1, Blue Jackets enter rankings close to 4 Nations
The 4 Nations Face-Off is now less than two weeks away. It begins Feb. 12 at Bell Centre in Montreal. Most NHL teams have six ...
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Each Stanley Cup Contender’s Biggest Need at the Trade Deadline
NHL trade deadline is over a month away, with plenty of time for big moves, yet we’ve already seen a splash that can’t be ...
Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov to have surgery. Track the latest NHL news.
Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov will be out a minimum of four weeks after the surgery. Follow this tracker for the latest NHL news.