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Standout prospects from the world juniors preliminary round: Hutson, Lyapunov, multiple Latvians
With the opening round-robin complete, here are the players who left scouts in attendance mesmerized.
WINTER CLASSIC
BLACKHAWKS, BLUES AT WRIGLEY
Bagpipes and a train commute: Scenes from the 2025 Winter Classic
The Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues are facing off in the 2025 Winter Classic at Wrigley Field.
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CONNOR BEDARD IN YEAR 2
BLACKHAWKS STILL STRUGGLING
Can the Blackhawks, Bedard remain patient during this rebuild?
Chicago's struggles have only brought more attention to Connor Bedard's sophomore slump. It begs the question: How long will the rebuild will take? Are they doing a disservice to their superstar by not speeding it up?
FANTASY HOCKEY
Waiver picks: Add Fowler, Holloway before the Winter Classic
A number of promising pickups are on waiver wires in fantasy hockey leagues. Here are players to add this week.
IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
Buddy the Elf on hand for Flyers-Kings game
LET'S MAKE A DEAL!
Six super logical NHL trades, including Provorov, Gourde, Boeser on the move
No trades can be made from Dec. 20-27. But after that? Here are a handful of mutually beneficial deals that make too much sense.
4 NATIONS FACEOFF
COMING IN FEBRUARY
Grading the 4 Nations Face-Off rosters, plus snubs and surprises
The 23-player lists are out. Which teams look the best, based on available talent from which they chose? Who missed the mark?
NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Central: Schedule, rosters, news, how to watch
Best-on-best international hockey returns in February, 2025. Explore the full schedule, rosters, and coverage on each team.
Everything you need to know about the 4 Nations Face-Off: Format, schedule, players, what's next
A best-on-best international tournament is coming Feb. 12-20. Get all the details you need to know about it here.
NHL
Nazem Kadri scores tiebreaker in the 3rd period as the Flames beat the Canucks 3-1
— Nazem Kadri’s 14th goal of the season was the tiebreaking midway through the third period as the Calgary Flames beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Tuesday night.
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- U.S. beats Canada, wins group at world juniors
- Source: Rangers place goalie Shesterkin on IR
- Avs' Drouin returns with pair of assists vs. Jets
- Slovakia outlasts Kazakhstan at world juniors
- NHL fines Flyers' Michkov, Blackhawks' Maroon
- FBI warns about targeted burglaries of athletes
- Source: NHL draft set for L.A., to have new format
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NHL trade grades: Report cards for the Kaapo Kakko swap
The No. 2 pick of the 2019 draft is headed to Seattle. How did the GMs do on this one? Plus, grades on all the other big deals of the 2024-25 season.
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2024-25 NHL trade tiers Big Board: Who could be on the move?
While the trade deadline isn't until March 7, significant trades have already happened. Here are 68 players who could join a new team.
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NHL Future Power Rankings: Prospect, cap, roster predictions
Which NHL teams are set up for long-term success? We stacked all 32 franchises' expectations through 2026-27.
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Buffalo Sabres clarify stance on fans' inflatable palm trees
Sabres fans have responded to the team's recent playoff woes with tropical flair.
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PWHL reveals home and away uniforms for 2024-25 season
The jerseys were created in partnership with Creative Agency Flower Shop, Bauer Hockey and the Professional Women's Hockey League teams.
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Inside the Quebec factory where NHL jerseys are created
The NHL is confident that players and fans will be pleased with the changeover in designers since the manufacturer will remain the same.
