We’re two weeks from the trade deadline, the most important day on the regular-season calendar for Stanley Cup contenders, or teams that would like to become contenders. It’s the one time of year when the floodgates open, and players who’d never be available under other circumstances suddenly shake free, often costing nothing but future assets. … Read more
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The two Stadium Series games at MetLife Stadium this weekend increased the NHL’s total of outdoor games to 41. Each of the four teams featured five players who previously played in a pro game in the open air. “Outdoor experiences, it’s great,” said forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau, who was playing in … Read more
Welcome to The Athletic’s 2023-24 edition of the NHL Pipeline Rankings, where we look at the future of the NHL, team by team. Every team will have a full ranking of the best young players in its organization, with a projection of what is expected of each player. Then those core groups are ranked from 1 to 32, … Read more