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  • NHL Rumors: Ovechkin Retiring, Edvinsson Mad, Oilers Trade Plans, Hellebuyck to Sharks

    In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Alex Ovechkin has announced that the 2026-27 season will be his final year in the NHL, but the Washington Capitals superstar still has several major milestones within reach. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings are dealing with a contract situation involving Simon Edvinsson that has reportedly left the young defenseman frustrated, and the team has started exploring the trade market. The Winnipeg Jets may also have a problem moving Connor Hellebuyck, while the Edmonton Oilers are exploring a trade to turn some defensive depth into help up front.

  • Alex Ovechkin Confirms 2026-27 Will Be His Final NHL Season

    Alexander Ovechkin, the greatest goalscorer in the history of the National Hockey League, and one of the greatest players the league has ever seen, has announced that he will be retiring following the conclusion of the 2026-27 NHL season.

  • Every NHL Team's Longest-Tenured Player

    Hockey players train their entire lives to make it to the best league in the world and work even harder to stay. Although everyone dreams of hoisting the Stanley Cup at some point, others have the privilege of playing their entire careers with one organization yet never get that chance at a championship.

  • Washington Capitals Announce 2026-27 Opening Night Roster

    As the 2026-27 NHL season gets underway, the Washington Capitals are set for a successful campaign and are hopeful for a deep Stanley Cup playoff run. They've announced their opening-night squad, highlighted by power forwards, depth skaters, two-way defensemen, and reliable goaltenders. Let's take a look at the team's roster heading into the season.

  • 1 Bold Prediction for Each Metropolitan Team in 2026-27

    The 2026-27 NHL season gets underway tonight. The Metropolitan Division looks improved heading into the new season, and the 84-game marathon should be compelling. Here’s a bold prediction for each Metro team heading into 2026-27.

  • Non-Canadian-Born Captains to Win the Stanley Cup

    On Monday, June 24, 2024, the Florida Panthers captured their first Stanley Cup title in a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. When NHL commissioner Gary Bettman came out to hand over hockey's Holy Grail, he called captain Aleksander Barkov to the podium and handed off the 132-year-old trophy.