Quinn Hughes’ dazzling first impression with Wild and why he’s ‘open-minded’ to staying
The newest Wild player had a very eventful day, from equipment catastrophes to scoring a goal on his debut.
New line of Evangelion fishing lures and other gear released by Japanese maker Dress
Fish are in their sea, all is right with the world. Many people might not realize it, but the legendary anime series Evangelion has a strong connection with fish. The…
Majority of Japanese men say they feel some discomfort seeing female janitors in men’s restrooms
Media personality’s comment sparks discussion about common occurrence. Like a lot of people, visits to the bathroom on my first few trips to Japan were a source of a lot…
Let’s visit a German castle… in Okinawa!
We go where washi dare. Although located far south of the rest of Japan, Okinawa Prefecture’s Miyako Island is still very well known for its pristine beaches, oceans, and statues…
Starbucks Japan quietly slips fans another Christmas present with Joyful Medley Strawberry Milk Tea
Some extra joy that we weren’t expecting, but definitely enjoyed. Getting your Christmas presents early is one of those things that sounds great at first, but sometimes turns out to…
Jake Sanderson should play at the Olympics, but will he get Norris Trophy consideration?
As Sanderson continues his upward trajectory, it's fair to consider his chances of winning the Norris, given to the NHL's best defenseman.
Russo: The Wild have no long-term guarantees from Quinn Hughes, but there’s reason to believe
"This is going to be fun for Quinn," Hughes' agent, Pat Brisson, tells The Athletic. That's not a promise of extending, but it's something.
Three days with the Saginaw Spirit, where being different is the name of the game
The Athletic went behind the scenes with the Spirit to get an inside look at their approach under Dave Drinkill and Chris Lazary.
How the Canucks-Wild Quinn Hughes blockbuster trade impacts each NHL team
From teams that missed out on a good opportunity to teams that now face an even tougher division, how does the deal impact each club?
NHL 2025-26 Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.