16 NHL stats: Nikita Kucherov’s UFA value and the Lightning’s big mistake
Plus: Toronto’s improved slot pass defense on the PK and Edmonton's drastic switch to dump-and-chase hockey.
Kirill Kaprizov’s pursuit of 70 goals shows he’s reached yet another elite level
A deeper look below the gaudy scoring totals to open the year shows what a force Kaprizov has been so far.
Michael DiPietro, a lasting loss and the love of a Boston Bruins goalie dad
Four years after nearly quitting hockey, DiPietro is the Bruins' backup goalie. His father Vic played an instrumental role in the journey.
Anaheim Ducks’ Hometown Remix jersey is a sellout smash. Will it join the full-time rotation?
In addition to the online sellout, the Ducks said they also sold more than 2,000 of the jerseys at their team store in the first 24 hours.
Nikita Kucherov-Lightning split is looming. How hard should each NHL team pursue him?
The biggest bombshell of the season came last week when the longtime Lightning star and pending UFA asked for a trade.
If an NHL career unfolds without fans in the stands, did it really happen?
Due to COVID-19, five skaters realized their NHL dreams in empty arenas. Their experience is unlike any rookie's in league history.
Burn the boats! Why a 500-year-old myth became a rallying cry for sports teams
“Motivation isn't just about how much you want something,” a professor wrote. “It's also about whether you believe you have other options.”
Systemd Wants Rust in, But its Core Will Have to Wait
systemd, the init system and service manager that most mainstream Linux distributions use, has merged support for writing its programs in Rust. It landed on the main branch through a…
As Blackhawks’ free fall continues, will heads roll or will cooler heads prevail?
Are the Blackhawks' woes just a slump or something worse? The team will have to decide.
Great Art Explained Traces the Incredible Story of Henri Matisse’s ‘The Red Studio’
In today’s art world, provocation and controversy are part and parcel of the market. Think recent pieces like Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian,” a.k.a. the duct-taped banana, or Damien Hirst’s diamond- and…