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🏒 Ranking each NHL team's top prospect
Scouting notes on the top young players set to make an impact for each club -- possibly quite soon.[read more]
Maple Leafs G Stolarz helped off vs. Capitals
Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz left Wednesday's game against the Capitals early in the first period with a lower-body injury.[read more]
Avalanche clinch Central, secure West's top seed
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Tuesday night to clinch Central Division and secure the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, but after the win, coach Jared Bednar was quick to caution his team is "not all the way there yet."[read more]
Ron Francis stepping down as Kraken president
Seattle Kraken president of hockey operations Ron Francis is stepping down from his role at the end of the season, the team announced Wednesday.[read more]
Ovechkin: Will make call on future in summer
Alex Ovechkin says he is waiting until after the Capitals' season is over to decide whether he's calling it a career or returning to play one more year.[read more]
McDavid nets hat trick, 5-point night for Oilers
Connor McDavid scored his 15th career hat trick and added two assists in a win over the Sharks that moved the Oilers into sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division.[read more]
Bruins sign Beanpot MVP Hagens to 3-year deal
The Bruins signed former Boston College forward James Hagens to a three-year deal with an annual cap hit of $975,000.[read more]
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.[read more]
Ranking the top candidates to win the Stanley Cup after an Olympic gold medal
Only eight players have pulled off the feat in the same season. Who are the most likely "double champs?"[read more]
NHL playoff watch: Clinching scenarios on 14-game Thursday
The playoff picture is coming into focus day by day. Here's the latest snapshot, plus projections for every team.[read more]