Top 2025 NHL Draft prospect Justin Carbonneau blends power with skill and scoring
Carbonneau is NHL Central Scouting's No. 16-ranked North American skater and a projected top-20 pick in the 2025 draft.
Russian hockey teams remain banned from 2026 Olympics. What does it mean for NHL players?
The men’s hockey tournament will see active NHL players competing in it for the first time since 2014, but almost certainly no Russians.
As NHL free agency nears, how will players age on their new contracts?
One of the most important aspects of signing a player to a new contract is estimating how he will age. It’s also the hardest thing to do.
LeBrun: If Game 1 was any indication, we’re in for another long, incredible Stanley Cup Final
Two unbelievably well-matched teams, both better than they were in last year's series, make for an exciting watch. Strap in.
John Tavares’ next contract and the art of aging gracefully
What aspects of Tavares' game might help him remain an effective player, and what does that mean for him as a free agent?
Healthy Leon Draisaitl gives Oilers the edge they lacked in last year’s Stanley Cup Final
While battling injuries in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, Draisaitl didn't look like himself. In Game 1 Wednesday, he was "a game-breaker."
Edmonton avoids a painful repeat, and Texas stuns Texas Tech late
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Blown save: Panthers’ 3-year run as NHL’s best closers comes to an end in Game 1
Leon Draisaitl's overtime winner not only capped off a comeback, it put an end to a daunting Panthers streak.
This Week in Sports Trivia: June 5, 2025
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Sam Bennett, goalie interference and a challenge that almost cost Oilers Game 1
Bennett took up residency in the Oilers crease on his first goal, which was allowed to stand after a review when Edmonton challenged it.