Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Jeff Petry across Hockey.
From early struggles to a Presidents' Trophy and Stanley Cup triumphs, the author recounts nearly two decades of chronicling the Florida Panthers, highlighting player milestones, front‑office moves, and the team's evolving identity.
After more than five years at the helm, Steve Yzerman stepped down as president and general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, a move triggered by a narrow miss of the playoffs and a roster built more on drafts than on proven free‑agency moves.
Dylan Larkin’s trade prospects remain unsettled while the Detroit Red Wings fine‑tune forward lines, Simon Edvinsson’s negotiations stretch into camp, and several former Red Wings stay unsigned. Across the NHL, the Penguins seek internal upgrades, the Panthers eye Lars Eller, Cale Makar’s value is debated, and a San Jose prospect changes his college commitment.
Bill Guerin’s leadership propelled the Wild to a seventh‑place NHL finish, a Second Round playoff run, and international triumphs, earning him the league’s top managerial honor.
Bill Guerin’s five‑year stint as Minnesota Wild GM blends solid drafting, selective trades and careful contract work, setting the club up as a genuine Stanley Cup threat despite a few missteps.
Shayne Gostisbehere's return to the NHL's biggest stage has reshaped the Hurricanes' blue‑line production, while Detroit wrestles with the fallout of his departure.
The Minnesota Wild evaluate the next steps for two promising blue‑liners whose performances have drawn attention from coaches and fans alike.
With the 2026‑27 free‑agency period underway, the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement offers performance bonuses that let teams sign veterans like Patrik Laine and Alex Ovechkin to low‑value contracts. These incentives, however, carry cap‑over penalties if milestones are missed, forcing clubs to balance risk and reward.
The Panthers are poised for a whirlwind offseason, with contract talks around Sergei Bobrovsky and Daniil Tarasov, trade chatter involving Brady Tkachuk, and a slew of restricted free agents set to be evaluated.
The Minnesota Wild reached the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but uncertainty surrounds their net‑minding situation as the offseason approaches.
After a slow start, the Minnesota Wild rallied to finish third in the Central Division, overcome the Dallas Stars in a six-game series and push the Colorado Avalanche to the brink before bowing out, showcasing the growth of stars like Kirill Kaprizov and the impact of Quinn Hughes.
During the Stanley Cup playoffs, wives and girlfriends of NHL players sport custom jackets that blend team pride with high fashion, a trend that has expanded beyond hockey and into charity and global sport.
With $15.358 million in cap space and a handful of key unrestricted free agents, Bill Guerin is orchestrating a busy summer that could reshape the Minnesota Wild's lineup and coaching staff.
Bill Guerin, the general manager of the Minnesota Wild, faces the task of building a team capable of defeating the dominant Colorado Avalanche. Despite having star players like Quinn Hughes, Matt Boldy, and Brock Faber, the Wild struggle with speed and special teams, which were exposed in their playoff series against the Avalanche. Guerin has the flexibility this offseason to address these issues, including potentially signing Hughes to a long-term extension and targeting faster players in free agency or via trade. The Wild's success will depend on their ability to match the Avalanche's speed and skill, as well as improve their penalty kill, which was a key factor in their Olympic success.
After a crushing Game 4, the Minnesota Wild face elimination in Colorado. Key forwards, exhausted defensemen and a depleted lineup force coach John Hynes to reshuffle his troops, while rookie netminder Jesper Wallstedt looks to build on his surprise performance.