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Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning was named the NHL's coach of the year, surpassing Lindy Ruff of the Buffalo Sabres and Dan Muse of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Cooper, the league's longest-tenured coach, led Tampa Bay to 106 points despite missing key players, while Ruff guided the Sabres to their first playoff appearance since 2011, winning 50 games and securing a two-year contract extension.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have extended forward Connor Dewar through the next two seasons, rewarding his career‑year performance and blue‑collar work ethic. General Manager Kyle Dubas praised the player’s competitiveness, while teammates Blake Lizotte and Noel Acciari highlight the chemistry that made their fourth line one of the league’s most effective.
From the Bruins' search for a right‑handed defenseman to the Canucks' new head coach, the league's offseason is already delivering major storylines.
The Avalanche's first move, the Lightning's trade for Pridham, and the Maple Leafs' front-office addition set the stage for a busy trade season, with teams eyeing RFA defensemen and UFA forwards.
From fabricated coach rumors to salary‑cap anxieties, the sport’s undercurrents are as dynamic as a power play, while a weekend ride to Wilkes‑Barre offers a quiet counterpoint
With a shallow free‑agent pool, Pittsburgh is targeting a handful of promising defensemen, each bringing distinct skills that could fill gaps now and in the years ahead.
In a dramatic bronze‑medal game at the World Championships, Norway’s 20‑year‑old forward Michael Brandsegg‑Nygard led all Norwegian skaters with over 20 minutes of ice time and set up the decisive goal in overtime. The performance arrives as the league prepares for an 84‑game season, while teammate Carter Bear’s recent Memorial Cup heroics signal further offensive promise.
The Philadelphia Flyers hold the 21st overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and are exploring trade options, while international performances and roster rumors add intrigue to the league's upcoming season.
With a surplus of wingers and defensemen, the Flyers are poised to leverage their assets to climb the draft rankings and secure the highly touted center.
A look at the Penguins’ trade chatter, a brewery visit in Bellefonte, and the international fallout from Finland’s win over Canada.
The Hurricanes have secured a spot in the Stanley Cup Final, ending a 20‑year drought and setting the stage for a showdown with the Vegas Golden Knights.
Boone Jenner is the most sought‑after unrestricted free‑agent centre, but the Detroit Red Wings have ruled out a pursuit, focusing instead on internal options and trade possibilities.
The Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton Penguins have etched a new chapter in franchise history, reaching the AHL’s Eastern Conference Final for the first time since the 2013‑14 season. The run has been powered by a blend of veteran grit and the rapid development of young talent, spotlighting prospects who are now on the cusp of NHL involvement.
The latest episode of The Hockey News Big Show delves into the Carolina Hurricanes' surge, Edmonton Oilers' coaching controversy, potential trades, and the uncertain futures of key NHL stars.
Jay McKee, a seasoned NHL veteran and accomplished coach, has been named the inaugural head coach of the Hamilton Hammers, the new American Hockey League affiliate of the New York Islanders.
The NHL rumor mill is buzzing as teams discuss potential trades, while the hockey community mourns the loss of former player Claude Lemieux and recalls a recent mountain detour.
A handful of 2024 draft picks are considering collegiate commitments that could keep their NHL rights alive through the senior year, reshaping their path to the pros.
Canada’s 4‑0 shutout of the United States and Finland’s win over Czechia set the stage for a semifinal round that will feature Sweden versus Switzerland and Latvia against Norway, with legacy and emerging talent intertwining.
The 2026‑27 Pittsburgh Penguins lineup takes shape, Mitch Marner faces backlash in Toronto, Colorado's frustration mounts, and playoff series intensify across the NHL.
A 22‑year NHL veteran looks back on the coaches and teammates whose distinct styles of leadership left an indelible mark on his journey.
The latest episode of The Hockey News Big Show delves into the surprising sweep by the Vegas Golden Knights, the future of John Tortorella, and the rising excitement around the Canada‑USA quarterfinal at the World Championship.
The Penguins dominate Springfield 8‑1, driven by stellar goaltending and a youthful lineup, setting up a clash with the Toronto Marlies in the Eastern Conference Finals.
A look at the Vegas Golden Knights' sweep of the Colorado Avalanche, the New York Islanders' re‑signing of Liam Foudy, the Pittsburgh Penguins' decision to retain Evgeni Malkin, and Canada's advancement to the Worlds quarterfinals.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have locked in Evgeni Malkin for another season while trade chatter swirls around Rickard Rakell, Brady Tkachuk and other top free agents, setting the stage for a thrilling postseason.