By Arthur Staple, Chris Johnston, Michael Russo and Scott Powers For 15 years, the NHL has presented an award recognizing its top general manager. Despite being a significant accolade, the …
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CHICAGO — Jake Walman was en route to Detroit when he received the call. It was late June, and he was in Toronto, picking up a friend on his journey …
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TORONTO — Victor Mancini experienced a whirlwind of emotions during his recent visit to his home state of Michigan. There was excitement to play in front of his family and …
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“Red Wings Face Early Season Struggles: Defensive Woes and Special Teams Misfires Haunt Detroit”
DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings were aware that the 2024-25 season would kick off with a tough challenge. The NHL schedule, released during the summer, revealed a daunting opening …
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In the final installment of our retrospective on recent draft classes, we turn our attention to the 2020 NHL Draft. Given that this is the most time elapsed since the …
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It has been a few years since I last compiled this data, and it is evident that the NHL landscape has shifted somewhat. The league is now slightly older, taller, …
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NEW YORK — For the first time in five years, Patrick Kane is starting an NHL season in good health. He experiences a noticeable difference both physically and mentally every …
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“Hope on the Horizon: Can Buffalo, Detroit, and Ottawa Break Their Playoff Droughts This Season?”
By Max Bultman, Matthew Fairburn, and Julian McKenzie For fans in Buffalo, Detroit, and Ottawa, the playoff droughts have endured far too long. Could this be the year that any …
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In the first two games of the season, there wasn’t much to focus on, but Reilly Smith’s debut with Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider was a natural point of interest, …
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“Bold NHL Predictions for the 2024-25 Season: From Breakout Stars to Championship Contenders”
Is the NHL’s newest franchise on track to become one of the league’s top-scoring teams? Will Pierre-Luc Dubois finally settle down with the Washington Capitals for the long haul? Are …