Analytics Break the Ice: How the NHL Is Embracing Data
A Harvard‑trained outsider and a New Jersey native are rewriting the playbook, challenging decades of tradition in the world’s most insular hockey league.
Aug 10, 2026
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Crosby and Malkin Lead Penguins Into a New Chapter
Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have become the cornerstone of the Pittsburgh Penguins, guiding the team through historic milestones, a forthcoming arena, and long‑term contracts that promise continued competitiveness.
Jul 27, 2026
Red Wings Search for New General Manager After Yzerman Exits
Steve Yzerman’s departure triggers a five‑candidate hunt, with Evan Gold, Kris Draper, Tom Fitzgerald, Shawn Horcoff and Brendan Shanahan each offering distinct leadership qualities.
Jul 26, 2026
Sergei Brylin Takes the Helm of Dinamo Minsk in KHL Shuffle
Three‑time Stanley Cup champion Sergei Brylin is set to transition from the NHL’s New Jersey Devils to the KHL, where he will lead Dinamo Minsk, bringing a decade of AHL experience and a roster of emerging talent.
Jul 25, 2026
Panthers Acquire Markstrom as Bobrovsky Era Winds Down
The Florida Panthers complete a high‑profile swap for veteran Jacob Markstrom, signaling the likely end of Sergei Bobrovsky's tenure, while the New York Rangers ink Pavel Dorofeyev to a seven‑year deal and other teams make significant roster adjustments.
Jul 1, 2026
Panthers Acquire Markstrom in Deal That Could Signal Bobrovsky Exit
The Florida Panthers traded for Jacob Markstrom and Angus Crookshank, a move that clears cap space and hints at Sergei Bobrovsky’s departure, while the Devils receive forward talent and a fresh start under new GM Sunny Mehta.
Jun 30, 2026
Devils Eye Trade Options for Markstrom as Goalie Market Stalls
After a career‑low season for Jacob Markstrom, the New Jersey Devils are weighing trade possibilities for the veteran netminder, whose contract clause will shift in late June, opening a narrow window for potential suitors.
Jun 15, 2026
Devils Eye Free Agency Moves Ahead of NHL Season
The New Jersey Devils are mapping out their strategy for the upcoming free agency period, balancing re-signments, injuries and possible roster shifts.
Jun 8, 2026
Record‑breaking start to the Stanley Cup Final fuels intrigue
A historic three‑game stretch has produced 25 goals, a hat trick from Mitch Marner and a dramatic comeback, setting the stage for trade discussions involving the Devils, Flyers and Matthew Knies.
Jun 7, 2026
Stanley Cup Final delivers record-breaking drama as Avalanche sit out
The series between Carolina and Vegas has set unprecedented scoring marks and sparked trade speculation across the league.
Jun 7, 2026
Devils’ Goaltending Future: Mikhail Yegorov’s Unconventional Training Edge
The New Jersey Devils face short‑term goaltending challenges, but prospect Mikhail Yegorov is using puzzle games to sharpen his mindset and could redefine the position.
Jun 7, 2026
Avalanche at a Crossroads: MacFarland’s Future and the Quest to Overcome a 3‑0 Deficit
The Colorado Avalanche trail 3‑0 in the Western Conference Finals, battling injuries to Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon while front‑office rumors swirl around General Manager Chris MacFarland and potential coaching changes.
May 26, 2026
Avalanche’s Playoff Collapse Sparks Front Office Rumors
The Colorado Avalanche fell 3-0 to the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Finals, with Nathan MacKinnon sidelined, while Nashville explores a possible hire of General Manager Chris MacFarland.
May 26, 2026
Bill Guerin’s Offseason Overhaul: Building a Contender in Minnesota
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.
May 15, 2026
Braden Birch Named Assistant General Manager of the New Jersey Devils
Birch, a 2013 Cornell graduate, brings a decade of front‑office experience and a Stanley Cup pedigree to the Devils’ hockey operations.
May 11, 2026