The Athletic Hockey Show NHL Mock Draft: Gavin McKenna to Maple Leafs, what will Sharks do?
The Athletic Hockey Show's annual mock draft episode offered new insights for how the 2026 draft could unfold.
How do the 2026 NHL Draft’s best prospects compare with 2025’s top picks?
Corey Pronman merged his top 10 prospects for 2026 with the top 10 players selected last year to make a combined list.
Are the 2025-26 Hurricanes the best team with no future Hall of Famers in NHL history?
Much has been said of the Hurricanes' strategy of winning by solid depth rather than star power. It might be to an unprecedented extent.
2026 NHL Draft player survey: Top prospects pick their own comparables
Each prospect's answer provides insight into the way they think about themselves and the style of game they play.
Rod Brind’Amour belongs in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Is it finally the Canes coach’s year?
A former two-way force for Carolina now leading from behind the bench, Brind'Amour makes a strong case for inclusion. But in what category?
Sizzling on a hot plate?! American sushi rolls break all the rules at this Japanese restaurant
Soon-to-close sushi joint breaks the mould with crazy creations that make California rolls seem tame. Whenever we eat out at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant, we always find ourselves reaching…
Kiki’s Delivery Service to be adapted to live-action series by BBC, Studio Ghibli not involved
Kiki’s next adaptation will draw from her original, pre-anime roots, but will audiences give it a chance? Earlier this year, Kiki’s Delivery Service had its first-ever IMAX screenings in North…
Lawson upsizes convenience store food for a limited time with two must-try Japanese meals
“Super Happy Too Much! Challenge” campaign has all the right ingredients for happiness. The month of June is a happy one at Lawson, or to be precise, a “Chou Happy…
Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks…and a pastry for dunking
This is the summer for dipping. With warmer weather on its way in Japan, Starbucks is coming to the rescue with a new release inspired by “a Milan cafe at…
New research reveals that the key to efficient memorization may be in exhaling
Teams of researchers in Japan believe that they’ve pinpointed the most effective moment while breathing for memorizing new information. It’s always been funny to me that to this day I…