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The league confirmed the 2027 draft will be held in a decentralized format for a third straight year, while key storylines around player contracts, free‑agent negotiations and potential trades dominate the offseason narrative.
The Hockey News ranks the top ten fantasy right wingers for the upcoming season, highlighting Kucherov’s Art Ross dominance, Pastrnak’s steady 100‑point production, and the nuanced value of players like Rantanen, Necas and Guenther.
An analysis of the latest fantasy hockey tier rankings, highlighting elite stars, health‑risk players, and promising rookies for the upcoming season.
Matt Boldy's 2025-26 NHL season marked a breakthrough, delivering 42 goals and 43 assists and elevating his status among the league's top wingers.
The Detroit Red Wings could unlock over $18 million in cap space, enabling aggressive roster upgrades and long‑term contracts for key talent.
Top forwards and defensemen are projected to exceed 100 points, while elite goaltenders vie for Vezina honors, but injury concerns and camp role shifts could reshape draft strategies.
A look at the latest NHL statistical rankings, expansion possibilities in Texas and Quebec, and key player moves that are influencing rosters across the league.
The league is considering a $3.5 billion expansion franchise that could land in Houston or Austin, with a $2 billion fee to be distributed to current clubs.
With the 2026‑27 NHL season opening on September 29, analyst Matt Larkin unveils his comprehensive top‑300 rankings, highlighting the safest bets, breakout candidates and sleepers across forwards, defensemen and goaltenders.
With a declining production curve and a hefty contract, Elias Pettersson could be the centerpiece of a trade that gives the Canucks cap flexibility and a fresh start.
The upcoming unrestricted free‑agent class for the 2027 NHL season brings together marquee talent, contract intrigue, and potential team reshuffles across the league.
The New York Rangers will host a charity game in Fairfield, Connecticut, to raise mental health awareness while answering fan questions about prospects like Gabe Perreault and the impact of recent trades.
The latest analytical tool in professional hockey, dubbed True Value, is gaining traction among statisticians and front offices alike. By re‑examining how goals, assists and ice time are weighted, the metric promises a more equitable comparison of players across the NHL.
The latest analytics spotlight left‑side goal‑scoring zones, highlighting Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield’s dominance for Montreal and the broader pattern across the league.
The blockbuster trade that sends Brady Tkachuk to Florida in exchange for three first‑round picks and a second‑rounder brings the Tkachuk brothers together in the Sunshine State, a move that Shane Pinto says he fully understands.
At 20, Celebrini becomes the youngest cover athlete in NHL 27 history, while contract talks and trade speculations swirl around Carlsson, Larkin and other emerging superstars.
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Syracuse Crunch have renewed their affiliation for four more years, ensuring that the AHL club continues to serve as the primary development hub for the NHL franchise through the 2029‑30 season.
A deep dive into Gabe Perreault’s rise, his impressive statistical surge, and the optimism surrounding his future with the New York Rangers.
The Avalanche announce an 84‑game slate that includes a Winter Classic debut, holiday breaks and a dense stretch of games across the winter months.
The Boston Bruins are retooling their defensive core with tall, skilled prospects, while emerging forwards hint at a shifting roster landscape.
The Dallas Stars have secured forward Jason Robertson with a $12‑million, one‑year deal, setting the stage for a 2027 unrestricted free‑agent class that includes eight other high‑profile NHL players.
Record contracts signed by Kirill Kaprizov, Leo Carlsson and others signal a new era where average annual values once reserved for elite stars are now being matched by a broader set of players, reshaping team strategies and the salary cap’s trajectory.
The Russian‑born winger signs a four‑year, $15.4 million contract, aiming to bolster the Lightning’s depth and championship aspirations.
The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers’ offer sheet for Leo Carlsson, securing a $90 million, five‑year agreement that makes him the league’s highest‑paid player and presents a new challenge for building a championship team.