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April 9, 2026
Re-picking the 2016 NHL draft: Who goes in the top 3?
With the benefit of hindsight, we make new selections for each spot in the first round.
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April 8, 2026
Behold, the 'Zammoth': Utah Mammoth debut new fan attraction at Delta Center
The "Zammoth" can take up to eight fans at a time for a spin around the Delta Center ice.
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April 1, 2026
Chris Pronger on Auston Matthews hit, future of NHL Player Safety
The Hall of Fame defenseman gives his take on the latest hot topics around hockey.
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March 31, 2026
A wagon... or a freight train? How the Sabres became the newest Stanley Cup contender
Buffalo isn't just ending a playoff drought; it's smashing the gate open. Here's how the Sabres have done it, and how dangerous they'll be this spring.
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March 26, 2026
Sens' Chabot (broken arm) could miss 2 months
Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot will miss up to two months with a broken arm, coach Travis Green announced on Thursday.
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March 23, 2026
What has changed for Jack Hughes one month after Olympic golden goal?
The moment was surreal for the Devils' center and his teammates. The weeks after have been a roller-coaster.
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March 18, 2026
HOF won't give puck to Hughes: Not his to own
The Hockey Hall of Fame said it will not give Jack Hughes the puck from his gold-medal-winning goal from the Milan Cortina Olympics.
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March 17, 2026
Hughes wants his golden goal puck back from HOF
Jack Hughes says he wants his gold-medal-winning overtime goal for Team USA in the Winter Games back from the Hockey Hall of Fame, which is displaying it in Toronto.
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March 17, 2026
Bettman: 'Time will tell' if Russia in '28 World Cup
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said "time will tell" if Russia and its collection of NHL stars will be invited to the 2028 World Cup of Hockey.
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March 14, 2026
Leafs want Gudas punished more for Matthews hit
The Maple Leafs believe the NHL didn't go far enough in punishing Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas for the hit that ended Auston Matthews' season.
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March 12, 2026
No Canada: Hughes hypes up Team USA for WBC
Jack Hughes, who scored the golden goal vs. Canada in the Winter Olympics, sent "a nice little fire-up message" to Team USA ahead of its WBC quarterfinal vs. Canada.
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March 12, 2026
NHL: Senators will not forfeit '26 1st-round pick
The NHL will not make the Ottawa Senators forfeit their 2026 first-round draft pick for their role in a canceled 2022 trade between Vegas and Anaheim involving winger Evgenii Dadonov.
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March 11, 2026
Avalanche now unbeatable? East contenders whiffed big-time? Judging NHL trade deadline overreactions
The final week resulted in a last flurry of trades -- and many hot takes. We identify which takeaways are legit and which are way off base.
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March 11, 2026
Avs upset after MacKinnon ejected for goalie injury
The Avalanche sharply disagreed with the officials' decision to give star center Nathan MacKinnon a game misconduct for goalie interference in their 4-3 loss to the Oilers on Tuesday night.
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March 9, 2026
NHL Awards Watch: Celebrini challenges for MVP; dead heat for Norris
With about a month left in the season, here's how PHWA voters are feeling about all the major awards.
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March 7, 2026
✍️ NHL trade deadline winners and losers
The final week was a fun one, with some late shockers. Here's who feels great now -- and who might not.
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March 6, 2026
Isles land Blues captain Schenn for playoff push
The Islanders have acquired Brayden Schenn in trade that sends Jonathan Drouin, two picks and a prospect back to the Blues. Schenn, 34, had served as St. Louis' captain for the past three seasons.
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March 6, 2026
Hawks send Foligno to play with brother on Wild
The Wild have added Bobby Brink in a trade with the Philadelphia Flyers, a source told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski. The Minnesota native has 13 goals and 13 assists this season.
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March 5, 2026
Sold-out PWHL game at MSG to set U.S. record
The PWHL game on April 4 between the New York Sirens and the Seattle Torrent has sold out Madison Square Garden, with a crowd expected to set a U.S. attendance record for a professional women's hoc...
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March 5, 2026
Feeling it: Caps-Rangers get 'Inside Out' game
The April 5 Capitals-Rangers matchup will feature players skating alongside Joy and Sadness in the "Inside Out Classic," a real-time animated alternative broadcast featuring characters from the hit...
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March 3, 2026
New NHL cap rules frustrating teams at deadline
Some NHL executives and player agents told ESPN that they're frustrated by the impact that the new salary cap rules have had ahead of Friday's trade deadline.
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March 3, 2026
New home for Bobrovsky? Where does Trocheck land? Trades we want to see before the NHL deadline
How many blockbusters will occur before 3 p.m. on Friday? Here are six deals we think teams should make.
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February 26, 2026
Sens' Tkachuk miffed over White House AI video
Brady Tkachuk said he didn't appreciate the AI-doctored video released by the White House that made it appear he was disparaging Canadians.
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February 26, 2026
Preview: Who will book their tickets to WrestleMania 42?
Out of the WWE loop? Here's everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's Elimination Chamber in Chicago.
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February 26, 2026
Wyshynski's NHL trade tier rankings: Which big names could bring a Stanley Cup?
The playoff races have restarted, with many teams seeking to bolster their rosters for a deep run this spring.
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February 24, 2026
Hughes talks Trump backlash over women's team
The Hughes brothers addressed the controversy over President Donald Trump's comment about the women's hockey team.
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February 24, 2026
Hooked on hockey after the Olympics? An updated look at the NHL's playoff picture
With the medals awarded, the sprint is on to the end of the regular season.
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February 22, 2026
Who makes Team USA in men's hockey at the 2030 Olympics?
While the 2026 roster returns home with medals, here's who could represent the U.S. in the French Alps Games.
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February 22, 2026
A gold medal 46 years in the making: Inside Team USA's epic win over Canada
Jack Hughes' goal in overtime sealed the victory. Here's what swung the game for both teams.
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February 21, 2026
X factors, key players to watch and picks for USA-Canada
It has all come down to one game for ultimate glory in the 2026 Olympic men's hockey tournament.
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