NHL News

On Tuesday, sports digital content company Sportico released its NHL team valuations for the 2022/23 season, and despite the rest of the world dealing with the financial crunch, the Board of Governors is likely laughing to the bank. Team valuations…

Welcome back to HNIC Coast To Coast, a breakdown of Canada's National Hockey League teams as they head into their respective weekends, most notably those participating in Saturday Night's Hockey Night in Canada headliners. This week, the reoccurring theme is…

I still remember Phil Kessel's first game in Toronto. After months of speculation - first at the draft, then via offer sheets, and finally a push in the late days of the preseason, the Toronto Maple Leafs' new franchise forward,…

Welcome to HNIC Coast To Coast! It's been a while since I've done a roundup-type series, but I'm excited to bring this one to the masses. Every week, we'll take a look at the weekend's games featuring whichever of the…

The National Hockey League season is just days away from beginning, but as teams begin to aim for the 2023 Stanley Cup, odds are we haven't seen the last of the significant, offseason-like transactions before the games really start to…

As the Toronto-based "Abolish Defence" guy, these last few days have been a revelation for my obnoxious, persistent brand. The Toronto Maple Leafs have, on two separate occasions in less than a week, challenged the public eye on what positions…

Last Monday, NHL training camps began to open, and with that came the beginning of content season for the 32 local beats. Reporters had more access to players and staff again, fans were re-converging on their favourite platforms to consume,…

Late on Friday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced the signing of forward Zachary Aston-Reese to a Professional Tryout Contract, or a PTO. For those who aren't as obsessive about the ins and outs of the National Hockey League, a…

One upon a time, the idea of signing your late-twenties leading scorer to a long-term contract was an absolute no-brainer in NHL circles. After all, why would you want to lose your best player in his prime? In 2022, however,…

Let's have a look at the 2021 NHL Lottery Draft odds. 2021 NHL Lottery Draft Odds The NHL Draft Lottery odds ended up kicking it old school in 2021. The Buffalo Sabres, who posted the worst record in the NHL during the 2021 season, won…

There is no current date for the NWHL Playoffs and the battle for the Isobel Cup to resume. The negative experience of Lake Placid likely has teams and the league rethinking how to approach a restart. Before the NWHL playoffs' suspension due…

While the 2021 NHL entry draft isn't viewed as being as deep as the 2020 class, as with Alexis Lafreniere last season, there appears to be a consensus No. 1 - Michigan's Owen Power. The Wolverines freshman defenceman didn't look out of place…

Every NHL team based in Canada is about to embark on a very interesting offseason journey. The Montreal Canadiens are very much focused on winning the Stanley Cup, but every other organization is already looking ahead to the 2021-2022 season. The Toronto Maple…

The Tampa Bay Lightning reminded everyone why they're the reigning Stanley Cup champions, defeating the Montreal Canadiens 5-1 to take game one at home on Monday night. Nikita Kucherov led the way with two goals and an assist, all of which came…

There has been no shortage of excitement in this year's NHL playoffs. These games have all the goals, hits, and drama that any hockey fan could hope for. Only four teams remain, meaning the other 27 clubs are completely focused on…

Can Ovi catch the Great One? That's the question on the mind of NHL fans when it comes to the NHL's all-time goals leaders. Wayne Gretzky is No. 1 in this ranking. He netted 894 goals during his 1,487-game NHL career.…

Welcome to your weekly NHL news update! It's definitely the best time of the year to be a hockey fan. The second round of the postseason is nearing the home stretch, and almost every game has been an action-packed thriller. Have you been watching?…

Canadian hockey fans have it made. There is no shortage of ways on how to watch the NHL. Whether it's TV stations or online streams, fans can tune in using their phones, tablets, or kick it old school by watching on television. Gone…

The NHL is preparing to release the Kraken. The Seattle Kraken will join the NHL as an expansion franchise in time for the 2021-22 regular season. The move will give the NHL an even number of teams, as Seattle will be the 32nd…