Bill Meltzer - Hockey HotStove

BKFC Ice Wars: Battle of the Border, Fight Night in Philly

June 8, 2025

Two notable cards are upcoming for the recently partnered BKFC Ice Wars promotion. Here are the details.

June 7, 2025 / 1 Comment

Two games, two overtime thrillers. One win apiece. Game Two of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final was another instant classic.

June 6, 2025 / 1 Comment

In a short span, Pete DeBoer went from being acclaimed to being out of a job.

June 6, 2025

In Game Two of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, the Panthers must better contain the Oilers superstars. Edmonton has to stay out of the penalty box.

June 6, 2025 / 5 Comments

The Flyers hired Jay Varady to join the coaching staff. Varady worked together previously with Rick Tocchet in Arizona.

June 5, 2025

Thirty of the NHL’s 32 teams are now in off-season (AKA Silly Season rumor mill) mode.

June 5, 2025

Draisaitl opened and closed the scoring in Game One of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. Last year, Draisaitl did not score in the Final against Florida.

June 4, 2025

After what seemed like an eternal wait, the 2025 Stanley Cup Final is here. It’s first Cup Final rematch since 2008 and 2009.

June 4, 2025 / 4 Comments

Meltzer’s 2025 Mock Draft has the Flyers taking a center/winger, a power forward prospect and a goaltender in Round 1.

June 3, 2025 / 1 Comment

The four-year extension carries a $4 million cap hit for the 26-year-old center. Here are four keys to understanding the contract.