NHL panic meter: How close are 5 Western Conference teams to missing the playoffs? Some teams that seemed playoff-bound to start the season now look troubled. Which ones can turn it around? $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-nhl / / #sports / / 4 hours 4h Share
16 Stats: Can the suddenly surging Sabres still salvage their season? Dahlin's return has been a rising tide for the Sabres, Red Wings' third pair is getting obliterated, and Tom Wilson's ascent to the elite. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-nhl / / #sports / / 4 hours 4h Share
Canada to start finalizing Olympic roster, zero in on deciding last bubble spots: Doug Armstrong Canada's GM says meetings starting Sunday will decide about 70 percent of the the men's hockey roster, with seven or eight spots open. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-nhl / / #sports / / 4 hours 4h Share
Evaluating the NHL's 9 most surprising breakout teams: Are they contenders or pretenders? Which breakout NHL teams are built on a sturdy, sustainable foundation that will clinch them a playoff spot in April? $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-nhl / / #sports / / 4 hours 4h Share
Why Auston Matthews believes he's 'trending in the right direction' for Maple Leafs Encouraging glimpses of the Matthews of old are starting to add up as Toronto inches toward a turnaround this season. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-nhl / / #sports / / 4 hours 4h Share
What Tyler Seguin's injury means for Stars' salary cap and team's approach to trade deadline The Stars are eligible for some salary cap relief under the league's rules covering long-term injuries. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-nhl / / #sports / / 18 hours 18h Share
Blue Jackets push back against Devils coach Keefe's fight criticism: 'Things were provoked' Columbus' victory on Monday included four fights, the nature of which drew Keefe's ire. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-nhl / / #sports / / 19 hours 19h Share
Are the Colorado Avalanche having the best start in recent NHL history? At 19-1-6 through 26 games, Colorado already is in rare company and on pace to set an NHL record for points in a season. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-nhl / / #sports / / 1 day 1d Share
One reason to say 'no thanks' to all 32 NHL teams after Thanksgiving From setting mascots on fire to canons to ugly uniforms and much more, here's one negative for every hockey team. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-nhl / / #sports / / 1 day 1d Share
Making 'the leap': How Celebrini, Bedard and Carlsson have become NHL superstars The NHL's next wave of superstar talent is here. Bedard, Carlsson and Celebrini are proving they belong with the league's best. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-nhl / / #sports / / 1 day 1d Share