Who should be the next LA Kings captain? – The Hockey Writers Los Angeles Kings Breaking news, analysis and more

The day Anze Kopitar hangs up his skates will be a bittersweet day in Los Angeles. For nearly two decades, the leadership and guidance of the LA Kings began and ended with Kopitar. With nearly 1,500 career goals to his name, two Stanley Cups, two Selke Trophies, three Lady Byng Trophies and a Mark Messier […]

3 Blackhawks who could be traded before the deadline – The Hockey Writers Latest news, analysis and more

The 2026 Winter Olympics are over and suddenly the NHL Trade Deadline is upon us! The Chicago Blackhawks are clearly out of the playoff race, and while I’m not a big fan of trading key players, here are three Blackhawks who could be traded before the deadline. Connor Murphy If you were to create the […]

Around the Jets: DiVincentiis remembered Morrissey on Wednesday in Vancouver

As the 2026 Winter Olympics draw to a close, it’s time to shift the focus back to Jetsland. Luckily for goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and forward Kyle Connor, they return to Winnipeg with gold around their necks after Team USA’s 2-1 win over Canada in Sunday’s gold medal game. For Josh Morrissey, it was a silver […]

Insider: Oilers set up trade deal with Andrew Mangiapane

The Edmonton Oilers signed Andrew Mangiapane to a two-year, $3.6 million AAV contract this offseason, but his performance has seemingly forced the organization’s hand. The forward is expected to be traded in the coming days, but rumors are everywhere that a possible move is imminent. Sources like OilersNation, the Edmonton Journal’s Cult of Hockey, Pro […]

Penguins update: Gold for Sully

To say the past year hasn’t been the best or kindest for the former Penguins coach Mike Sullivan is an understatement of the highest order. After a decade at the helm of the Penguins, the two-time Cup-winning coach and the team parted ways last April. While some reported that the split was mutual, others closer […]

Oilers make a somewhat puzzling move with goaltender Connor Ungar

The Edmonton Oilers announced Monday that they have reassigned goaltender Connor Ungar to the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL. In an announcementwrites the team: “The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, today announced that the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL have reassigned goaltender Connor Ungar from the […]