
The 2026 Class of the Hockey Hall of Very Good: Honouring Near‑Miss Legends
The newest inductees span continents and eras, from NHL scoring icons to defensive stalwarts, each leaving a distinct imprint on the sport.
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The newest inductees span continents and eras, from NHL scoring icons to defensive stalwarts, each leaving a distinct imprint on the sport.

A look at Carey Price's journey to the Hockey Hall of Fame, his award‑laden seasons, and the broader context of this year's inductee class

Greg Cronin’s brief stint with the Iowa Wild ends as he joins the St. Louis Blues staff, while the team looks to rebuild after a missed playoff season.

With the league's salary cap climbing, clubs are exploring ways to offload hefty deals, spotlighting a handful of players whose contracts could be reshaped before the next season.

Bogdan Trineyev’s debut NHL trading card, part of Upper Deck’s 2025‑26 Extended Series, captures his second career game against the Maple Leafs.

The upcoming vote will determine which players, builders and officials join the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2026, highlighting a mix of first‑year stars and seasoned veterans.

Thousands of jubilant Carolina Hurricanes fans turned downtown Raleigh into a sea of blue and red on Tuesday, filling the streets with chants, flags and an energy that matched the magnitude of the team's first Stanley Cup championship.

Boston evaluates prospects and ponders a trade as it seeks to shore up depth before Viktor Arvidsson hits free agency.

The NHL offseason has already delivered a flurry of headlines, from blockbuster trade rumors to unexpected free‑agency decisions that could reshape next season’s rosters.

Recent controversies involving baseball players and Pride merchandise illustrate how personal convictions are colliding with corporate and league expectations.

The Marlies edged the Chicago Wolves 4-3 in Game 5, with Vinni Lettieri’s power‑play goal and Artur Akhtyamov’s 27 saves sealing a 4‑1 series win and a historic second Calder Cup.

The Toronto Marlies clinched the 2026 Calder Cup with a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Wolves, completing a comeback from a 2-0 series deficit and becoming just the third AHL team to win five series in a single playoff year.

Amid lingering tensions over Russia, a Florida event organized by agent Dan Milstein gathers over 20 draft‑eligible players, NHL scouts, and even former NHL stars, offering a rare glimpse into the next generation while highlighting the unique challenges they face.

Between 2000 and 2005 the Colorado Avalanche experienced record‑setting seasons, legendary performances, and moments that defined the franchise's identity.

At 38, Jonathan Toews ends a 14‑year tenure as Blackhawks captain, closing a chapter filled with championships, Olympic golds and a place in the Triple Gold Club.

After 16 seasons and three Stanley Cup titles, veteran center Jonathan Toews has hung up his skates, ending a career that spanned the Chicago Blackhawks, a two‑year health hiatus, and a final season with his hometown Winnipeg Jets.

Vincent Iorio’s recent waiver claim by the New York Rangers leads to a dual career in professional hockey and a stunt‑filled role on the Prime Video series "Off Campus," based on Elle Kennedy’s books and filmed in British Columbia.

After 16 seasons and three Stanley Cups, Jonathan Toews has called time on his NHL career, ending a journey that blended elite performance with profound leadership.

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced the hiring of Hall of Famer Ron Francis as special advisor of hockey operations, citing his extensive playing and managerial background and his lasting connection to the city.

The NCAA is considering a new eligibility framework that would limit student‑athletes to five years of competition, a change that could reshape roster planning, legal challenges, and the development pipeline for programs like Wisconsin men's hockey.

Six active NHL players are under intense scrutiny as the Hockey Hall of Fame weighs their statistical achievements against the awards that traditionally signal induction.

Former Detroit Red Wings forward Todd Bertuzzi is being discussed as the leading candidate to take the helm of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in the Ontario Hockey League, a move that would bring his distinctive blend of playing experience and coaching ambition to the junior ranks.
A look at the unconventional journey of Detroit-born goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, his Olympic heroics, and his enduring pride in Michigan.

The NHL has concluded a review of Mike Babcock’s time in Columbus, removing obstacles to a possible hiring by the Edmonton Oilers, while the coach’s recent resignation over privacy concerns and his storied career remain central to the discussion.