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Prime Video’s NHL on Prime Video will present 27 regular‑season matchups and select playoff series for the 2026‑27 season, starting September 30 with a Toronto Maple Leafs versus New York Islanders opener.
The Boston Bruins have revealed a schedule packed with historic milestones, elite visitor appearances and renewed rivalries that will define their 2026‑27 home slate.
Par Porter Martone, Gavin McKenna, and Conor Bedard headline a season brimming with breakout performances and strategic roster moves.
A year after NIL reforms, former CHL athletes now make up nearly 20 percent of Division I hockey players, reshaping team dynamics and NHL prospects
An analysis of the latest fantasy hockey tier rankings, highlighting elite stars, health‑risk players, and promising rookies for the upcoming season.
A look at the standout sophomore skaters who are set to anchor their teams, from Hobey Baker finalist Wyttenbach to NHL draftees Verhoeff and Reschny, and the emerging impact of Jackson Smith.
Detroit Hockey Now ranks Max Plante eighth among prospects after his Hobey Baker Trophy‑winning sophomore season, highlighting his skill set, family background, and projected NHL timeline.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have climbed from +7000 to +6000 in Stanley Cup odds, outpacing the New York Rangers, thanks to a flurry of trades, free‑agency signings and a revamped goaltending corps.
The 2026 NHL draft delivered a remarkably deep rookie class, setting the stage for a fierce Calder Trophy race that could reshape the league’s offensive landscape.
From record‑breaking rookies to a reinvigorated playing style, Canada's emerging talent seeks to turn promise into podium finishes.
A new analytical model adjusts raw point totals for age, showing that teenage phenoms like Gavin McKenna and Macklin Celebrini deliver outsized impact when measured against older competition.
Upper Deck’s expanded booth at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago showcases signed cards, Blackhawks centennial exhibits and a revamped scavenger‑hunt redemption system that is drawing both dedicated hockey fans and cross‑sports collectors.
Seven NHL franchises find themselves entrenched in what analysts call the league’s “mushy middle” – a tier where playoff contention is possible but a genuine championship run remains out of reach for the next three to four seasons.
Macklin Celebrini’s relentless summer schedule, highlighted by a 17‑hour ice session with Toronto prospect Gavin McKenna, reveals a new era of NHL conditioning and a record‑breaking contract.
Colorado Avalanche prospect TJ Hughes heads to the NHLPA Rookie Showcase in Chicago, joining a slate of top prospects poised for NHL debut.
Ethan Belchetz and Jack Nesbitt, once linemates in Windsor, now chase NCAA futures at Michigan State and Michigan, sparking debate over the rising exodus of CHL talent to U.S. colleges.
The Athletic’s latest prospect rankings highlight top picks Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg, while Winnipeg’s Viggo Björck and Elias Salomonsson surge ahead of many higher‑profile names.
After two seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, Patrick Kane is weighing his next NHL destination, with the Maple Leafs and Sabres emerging as front‑runners. His decision hinges on competitive prospects, cap flexibility and the chance to mentor young talent.
Patrick Kane, a future Hall of Famer whose number will be retired by the Chicago Blackhawks, is considering four NHL teams for his next contract, each offering distinct advantages.
In a candid interview, former Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube unpacks the pressures of a Game 7 loss, the impact of role players, and the team’s strategy as they eye a bounce‑back season.
The 2026‑27 NHL season begins on September 29 with the Carolina Hurricanes hosting the Florida Panthers. The schedule, revealed on July 15, 2026, includes the Heritage Classic, Global Series games in Finland and Germany, the Winter Classic, and the All‑Star Weekend, featuring marquee matchups and player milestones.
The league unveils a September 29 start, a tripleheader on ESPN, and a series of marquee games that promise fresh storylines across North America and beyond.
The Chicago Blackhawks selected defenseman Xavier Villeneuve with the 34th overall pick, a move that underscores the franchise's willingness to gamble on elite talent despite size and defensive concerns.
The Winnipeg Jets secure Cole Perfetti with a $30 million, five‑year contract while the Toronto Maple Leafs ease Gavin McKenna into the NHL, and the NHL Alumni Association expands health support for former players.