Colorado made a statement in a Game 4 thrashing of the Arizona Coyotes, with their best player hitting the scoresheet and roughing up the competition. Watch out; the Avs are looking seriously heavy right now The post Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche are putting the NHL on notice appeared first on TheHockeyNews ..read more

Mike Green may have only been stellar in one particular area of his game, but it was something that, at his prime, he was among the best in the world. Steven Ellis and Matt Larkin chat about the legacy of the recently retired defenseman. The post Offensive capabilities will define the legacy of Mike Green’s career appeared first on TheHockeyNews ..read more

Good goaltending has been a major topic since the start of the Stanley Cup playoffs and a pair of goaltending questions highlights Monday's action. Steven Ellis and Matt Larkin have more. The post The Hockey News Daily Playoff Primer: Goalies take center stage appeared first on TheHockeyNews ..read more

New York has a commanding 3-0 series lead on the Capitals thanks to an overtime win on Sunday afternoon. With the Islanders playing their patented structured hockey, the Capitals are running out paths for a comeback. The post Is it too late for Washington to figure out the Islanders? appeared first on TheHockeyNews ..read more

The Chicago Blackhawks could be the first team eliminated from the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, while a few other top seeds are in danger of falling further behind. Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy get you up to date. The post The Hockey News Daily Playoff Primer: Elimination on the horizon appeared first on TheHockeyNews ..read more

The recent WHL draft was loaded with top stars and Riley Heidt and Brayden Yager were two of the best. Ryan Kennedy chatted with the 2023 NHL draft prospects about summer training, their upcoming season together and playing alongside other elite talent. The post Catching up with top 2023 NHL draft prospects Riley Heidt and Brayden Yager appeared first on TheHockeyNews ..read more

After a few days of action during the first round, there's been some close battles between teams that fought their way in (not all, of course) and those who had a bye. Was playing do-or-die hockey actually beneficial for teams? The post Play-in teams fairing well against top-seeded playoff opponents appeared first on TheHockeyNews ..read more

The Boston Bruins could have prevented Tuukka Rask from leaving the NHL's bubble since he did not opt out before the playoffs began, but what would be the point? Rask's mind and heart were clearly somewhere else and the Bruins understood that. The post Bruins had no choice but to allow Rask to leave the NHL’s playoff bubble appeared first on TheHockeyNews ..read more

On this week's edition of Squid and the Ultimate Leafs Fan, Rick Vaive and Mike Wilson dissect the playoff disappointment, exit interviews and the Leafs' outlook for next season. Plus, Leafs Legend Borje Salming rejoins the pod to continue giving us the inside look on his illustrious Leafs career. The post Squid & The Ultimate Leafs Fan Podcast: Playoff Analysis and Borje Salming (Part 2) appeared first on TheHockeyNews ..read more

With four games set for Saturday, two series' will see a deadlocked battle broken, while two other teams will look to avoid going down 3-0. Steven Ellis and Ken Campbell have you covered. The post The Hockey News Daily Playoff Primer: Two even, two clear appeared first on TheHockeyNews ..read more