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Players’ MVP: Kucherov Wins the Ted Lindsay Award

June 11, 2025

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov won the Ted Lindsay award: the most valuable player award as voted by fellow NHL players.

Hugo Brossoit, Montréal Canadiens, Uncategorized

Rookie of the Year: Lane Hutson wins the Calder Trophy

June 11, 2025 / 3 Comments

Lane Hutson won the 2024-25 Rookie of the Year award in a landslide decision over Mackin Celebrini, Dustin Wolf and Matvei Michkov.

Bloggers, Jan Levine, Main Story, New York Rangers, Teams

Chris Kreider Close To Heading Out West

June 11, 2025 / 3 Comments

According to Frank Seravalli, Chris Kreider is close to heading out west to play for the Ducks. Rangers’ beat writer

Bloggers, Main Story, Michael Augello, Teams, Toronto Maple Leafs

Bettman Refuses To Deal With Tax Issue

June 10, 2025

The National Hockey League and the Players Association are reportedly putting the finishing touches on a new collective bargaining agreement,

Detroit Red Wings, Jeremy Laura

Free Agent Market Threatens to Freeze Out Detroit

June 10, 2025 / 2 Comments

The early indicators of the 2025 free agent landscape do not see to seem to work favorably for the Detroit Red Wings. Steve Yzerman has to get creative.

Bill Meltzer, Philadelphia Flyers, Uncategorized

Quick Hits: Should the Flyers Draft Martin?

June 10, 2025 / 4 Comments

Brady Martin would be a “safe” choice at the 2025 NHL Draft. His game will translate well to the NHL. The question: Is there enough offensive upside to justify his early selection?

Bill Meltzer, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Main Story, Uncategorized

Cup Final: Panthers Score at Will in Game Three Blowout

June 10, 2025

The Florida Panthers picked apart goaltender Stuart Skinner and the Edmonton Oilers in a 6-1 blowout in Game Three. The game turned chippy in the third period.