Detroit Red Wings

Playing the Stanley Cup Champs

LA Kings coach Jim Hiller, talking about what his team would do after a dispirited effort against the Pittsburgh Penguins Monday, said something to the effect that they would retreat and get ready to face the defending Stanley Cup champions. That’s Florida, and they arrive in LA on Thursday. Makes you wonder—do the Champs have to prove themselves anew each game?

What’s Normal, These Days?

by Brian Kennedy | Jan 22, 2025

On a night when the fires in LA are starting to be long-term issues rather than immediate threats, the LA Kings played their first home game since two weeks ago, when they had a game versus Calgary postponed due to the tragedy. Despite an emphasis on returning to the “normal,” the team didn’t forget, not by a long shot.

North Dakota Swept by Western Michigan; Time to Right the Ship Fast

by Eric Burton | Jan 20, 2025

Time is winding down for the University of North Dakota. UND, 12-10-1, is in fourth place with a 7-5-0 conference record, with 12 conference games remaining. However, if UND wants to be in the mix for its ninth NCAA title, they must go on an impressive run. The...

NHL Bubble Watch: Which eight teams will emerge from the chaos in the East?

Past midseason, there is little clarity on which teams are playoff-bound. Here are projections for all 32 clubs, plus a deep look at goaltending. [...]

NHL trade grades: Report cards for Mikko Rantanen blockbuster, more

A shocking blockbuster with the high-scoring winger headed to the Hurricanes. How did the GMs do on this one? Plus, grades on all the other big deals. [...]

Canada D Pietrangelo to skip 4 Nations Face-Off

Canada veteran defenseman Alex Pietrangelo, 35, has withdrawn from the 4 Nations Face-Off due to an undisclosed injury and to prepare for the rest of the NHL season with the [...]

Drury nets 1st as Av, Necas has 2 points in win

Jack Drury, one of the key acquisitions in the Colorado Avalanche's major trade last week with the Carolina Hurricanes and Chicago Blackhawks, scored his first goal in his new uniform [...]

Goaltender Gibson exits as Ducks beat Predators

Veteran goaltender John Gibson, one of few being mentioned in trade rumors around the NHL, sustained an upper body injury during the first period of the Ducks' 5-2 win over [...]

Rangers give Borgen 5-year deal with $4.1M AAV

The New York Rangers on Saturday night agreed to terms with veteran defenseman Will Borgen on a five-year contract extension, the club announced, and the new deal will carry a [...]

Less 'constrained' Canes hope Rantanen extends

Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky says his team is not as financially "constrained" as it was last season, expressing his desire to sign newly acquired Mikko Rantanen to a long-term [...]

Avs GM: Trading Rantanen a 'business decision'

Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland said trading Mikko Rantanen to the Hurricanes was a "tough business decision," calling the star winger a "superstar human being." [...]