Why is naming the NHL's best Eastern Conference player so weirdly hard? Some of the most obvious options are out of commission, underperforming or just getting old. Who actually has a realistic claim right now? $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-nhl / / #sports / / 11 days 11d Share
USA beats Finland in World Juniors pre-tournament game: How does the roster stack up? The first impressions of this Team USA left something to be desired despite the win in what was a tight-checking, low-event match. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-nhl / / #sports / / 11 days 11d Share
Leafs' Brad Treliving doubles down on Craig Berube after Marc Savard firing: 'I support Craig fully' Treliving went out of his way, for the second time in just over a month, to back Berube as head coach. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-nhl / / #sports / / 12 days 12d Share
The Sabres are good. Seriously! Plus: 5 weird NHL stats Welcome to Red Light, The Athletic's NHL newsletter. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-nhl / / #sports / / 12 days 12d Share
FanDuel SN channels could be sold as broadcaster scrambles for funds If a sale falls through, Main Street Sports Group could ultimately be shut down following the current NBA and NHL seasons. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-nhl / / #sports / / 12 days 12d Share
PWHL power rankings: Boston Fleet are the team to beat one month in The PWHL power rankings are back for the 2025-26 season, and with every team having a few games under their belts, patterns have emerged. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-nhl / / #sports / / 12 days 12d Share
U.S. men's hockey roster: What we're hearing as management prepares to make final decisions Here's our projection of who's in, who's out and what decisions remain heading into management's final meetings. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-nhl / / #sports / / 12 days 12d Share
An NHL new year in the making: 7 hockey things to get hyped about in 2026 There's still some NHL action yet to play in 2025, but it's never too early to get excited for what 2026 will bring. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-nhl / / #sports / / 12 days 12d Share
The fractured-jaw diet: Charlie McAvoy's Bruins return fueled by soup, acai and undercooked fish McAvoy lost 18 pounds after suffering his injury and is having to get creative to regain it. "My mouth feels weird. I have no teeth." $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-nhl / / #sports / / 12 days 12d Share
ECHL player union announces strike notice starting Friday One of the top minor hockey leagues in North America could go dark after playing without a CBA since the start of the season. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-nhl / / #sports / / 13 days 13d Share