
Brent Burns: The Avalanche’s Cultural Pillar at 41
At 41, Brent Burns continues to shape the Colorado Avalanche's identity on and off the ice, extending his consecutive games streak and guiding the next generation of talent.
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At 41, Brent Burns continues to shape the Colorado Avalanche's identity on and off the ice, extending his consecutive games streak and guiding the next generation of talent.

Matias Vanhanen, a left‑winger from the Everett Silvertips, posted 87 points in his rookie WHL season and helped Finland shine at the 2026 World Juniors. The Vancouver Canucks are eyeing him with their 78th overall selection.

A standout season has placed Trevor Zegras among the most valuable restricted free agents heading into the 2026 off‑season, prompting the Flyers to prioritize a long‑term deal.

Veteran forward Sidney Crosby continues to defy age, delivering a 21st consecutive season with better than a point per game and guiding the Pittsburgh Penguins back into the postseason.

The Toronto Marlies moved within one win of the Richard F. Canning Trophy after a 5‑1 victory over the Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton Penguins, while the Colorado Eagles hold a 3‑2 lead over the Chicago Wolves in the Western Conference finals.

John Garrett, the beloved former NHL goaltender and longtime Vancouver Canucks broadcaster, died at 74 while on air, leaving a legacy of insight and warmth.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have a handful of restricted free agents to lock up before the July 1 cutoff, a timeline that could reshape their roster ahead of the NHL Draft in Buffalo.

The Hockey News projects a showdown between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes, with most experts favoring a six‑game Hurricanes victory and debating the playoff MVP.

The 2026 Top 100 rankings blend legacy and emerging talent, highlighting key performances across the league.

Eight analysts from The Hockey News break down the upcoming 2026 Stanley Cup Final, favoring the Hurricanes for their depth, rest and goaltending, while highlighting contenders for the Conn Smythe Trophy.

The University of Michigan's maize hockey jerseys have cracked the top five in The Hockey News' latest college hockey jersey rankings, celebrated for their vintage stripes and diagonal lettering, with key players praising the design's impact on team identity.

A deep‑dive into the career of Miami (Ohio) University’s Ilia Morozov, a late‑first‑round prospect whose defensive mastery and work ethic are reshaping expectations for his draft class.

The latest Top 100 NHL rankings highlight a strong showing for the Montreal Canadiens, with Lane Hutson leading the way and three other teammates also making the list.

The Detroit Red Wings enter the Stanley Cup final as favorites, boasting a balanced roster and key stars, while the Washington Capitals rely on Olie Kolzig's stellar goaltending and motivational coaching.

The New York Islanders boast a Calder‑winning defenseman and a Vezina finalist in net, but they lack a franchise forward. As the offseason approaches, GM Mathieu Darche eyes re‑signing Anders Lee while navigating a thin free‑agent market and reflecting on the team's recent challenges.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s newest franchise in San Jose is charting a deliberate path to assemble its first roster, a process that unfolds over the next month and is designed to give prospective players a clear voice in where they will play.

The Hockey News places Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight at No. 76 in its 2025‑26 Top 100 rankings, highlighting his .902 save percentage and the club's confidence in him as a future starter.

The Avalanche’s recent Western Conference Finals loss highlights the endurance and depth required for playoff success, a lesson the Wild are eager to apply as they reshape their roster.

The Minnesota Wild face critical decisions on veteran defensemen Jonas Brodin and Jared Spurgeon, with trade rumors swirling as the team aims to rejuvenate a defense that must become both larger and younger to stay competitive.

The latest Top 100 list spotlights Connor Hellebuyck's elite standing and celebrates the achievements of Quinn Hughes, Kirill Kaprizov, Zach Werenski and Sidney Crosby.

A deep dive into the latest THN Top 100 reveals standout performances from Connor Hellebuyck, Sidney Crosby and other elite talents, while the archive becomes fully accessible to fans worldwide.

A look at how the prestigious list highlights standout performances, from Scheifele's elite shooting to breakout seasons by Hughes, Hutson, Matthews, Boldy and Thompson.

The latest rankings from The Hockey News spotlight Jason Robertson’s rise, alongside a close cluster of stars like Mitch Marner and William Nylander, offering a snapshot of current NHL excellence.

The latest THN rankings place Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin at No. 56, while a cluster of emerging stars from the Stars, Capitals, Senators and Jets round out the conversation