In today’s NHL, speed dominates. No longer can teams roster slow, hulking defensemen capable of obstructing opponents into submission. But, if a player has speed and size, they can be lethal.

The 2024-25 NHL season is off and running, and the ESPN family of networks is your home for hockey. There will be 100 exclusive games across ESPN, ESPN+, Hulu and ABC this season, plus 1,050-plus ...

and after a February meeting reported by ESPN's Kevin Weekes, New Orleans also expressed great interest in welcoming a team. But in a new update from Weekes, the NHL may not stop at 34 teams—it ...

The NHL regular season is nearing the finish line, and while other teams are fighting just to stay alive in the playoff race, the Colorado Avalanche are rolling. With all the ingredients for a ...

The first round of the draft will be live on ESPN and ESPN+ in the United States, and Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada on June 27. Rounds 2-7 will be live on NHL Network, ESPN+, Sportsnet and ...

The NHL announced the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Nashville Predators will play in the 2025-26 Global Series in November. The series will be held in Sweden at Avicii Arena, according to Chris ...

The NHL is a harsh, results-focused business. What a player did in the past doesn’t matter; it’s all about how they’re performing right now. Contracts also play a massive role in setting ...

There is a lot of runway left until April 17, the final day of the regular season, and we'll help you track it all with the NHL playoff watch. As we traverse the final stretch, we'll provide ...

Who's won the most Hart Trophies? Wayne Gretzky has won the award nine times, the most in NHL history. Kyle LaRusic joined Covers in 2020 with a Holland College diploma in Journalism and a Mount ...

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It’s go time for the 2024-25 NHL season. With the Trade Deadline behind us, there’s only a matter of weeks and roughly 16 to 18 games left for each team before the end of the regular season.

17-year-old forward Gavin McKenna is the consensus top prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft. Still a full year away from NHL eligibility, that hasn't stopped the young phenom from absolutely dominating ...