One thing old people — especially old hockey people — love to talk about is how much better things used to be, and how bad they are today.
Alexei Kovalev is not the biggest fan of the way hockey is being played in today's NHL.
The trio of Nova Scotians are going hard in their home province in order to get ready for the upcoming season.
Rick Nash's uncertain future, Tom Wilson's contract, and more are addressed in this week's mailbag.
Ceci’s coming off a two-year bridge deal worth $2.8 million against the cap, so the Senators are basically saying he’s earned a raise of roughly 20 percent. Much like the numbers don’t really favor Rasmus Ristolainen in Buffalo — leaving his supporters to resort to a lot of “eye test” and “usage” arguments that don’t hold a lot of water when the numbers are this bad — the way in which both Ottawa’s offer and Ceci’s demand is too much money for the player is pretty clear. Just about every one o
The Capitals continue to dole out a lot of cash for the players that helped the team win the 2018 Stanley Cup.
The Dallas Stars are looking to lock up centre Tyler Seguin this summer, but there's work to be done.
Tom Wilson's next contract and more discussed in Ryan Lambert's latest mailbag.
One of the greatest snipers of his generation, Jarome Iginla, will get his retirement party in Calgary on July 30.
The NHL has reportedly filed a lawsuit against the makers of a beer mug that resembles the Stanley Cup.
Here are five free-agent NHL contracts that illustrate the benefits of restraint, a hard bargain, or a hard pass.
NHL free agency often involves a lot of overpaying players past their primes, but there was value to be had this offseason.
It appears the chances of Max Pacioretty sticking around in Montreal for the long term have dropped from slim to none.
Does signing Nikita Kucherov to a big-money extension kill the prospect of adding Erik Karlsson to the fold?
The Islanders president and GM has handed out some seriously questionable contracts during his first few weeks at the helm.
On what promises to be a busy beginning to free agency — and expensive, even, beyond the mega deal John Tavares will sign — follow along for instant analysis on all the major deals.
The Los Angeles Kings have agreed to terms on an eight-year contract extension with prized defenseman Drew Doughty.
Is Eugene Melnyk considering a sale of the Ottawa Senators?
Many NHL observers expect John Tavares to return to the New York Islanders, but it wouldn't be a good call.
The John Tavares free agency chase has officially got out of hand.
The Montreal Canadiens were oh so close to pulling off a draft day blockbuster involving team captain Max Pacioretty.
Five teams will get the opportunity to meet with John Tavares in L.A. So, who has the edge?
All signs suggest Ilya Kovalchuk should be a valuable asset on and off the ice for the L.A. Kings.
Kovalchuk's deal will pay him over $6M per season. He hasn't played in the NHL since 2013.
A quiet night on the draft floor has left little opportunity to point the finger.
The first round of the NHL Draft didn't produce much drama, but it did offer some fun moments.
The Buffalo Sabres made Rasmus Dahlin the No. 1 selection in the 2018 NHL Draft.
Over the last half-decade, there have been many transactions on this important day, but there are certainly a few that stand out.
Before the 2018 NHL Awards, P.K. Subban was preparing by getting a haircut from his girlfriend, three time Olympic medalist Lindsey Vonn.
Stanley Cup champion head coach Barry Trotz is reportedly on the verge of taking the New York Islanders job.
New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal was named the winner of the Calder Memorial Trophy for rookie of the year.
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman is the winner of the 2017-18 Norris Trophy.
Penguins' star forward Phil Kessel is interested in a trade to Arizona, but the team is not interested in adding the winger.
Several surviving members of the Humboldt Broncos will be reunited for the first time at the NHL Awards on Wednesday night.
Barry Trotz is leaving the Washington Capitals after failing to work out an agreement on a new contract.
These measured targets could pay dividends next season for Canada's seven NHL teams.
The Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals are parading through the streets of D.C.
Alex Ovechkin won the Stanley Cup, and you better believe he enjoyed the hell out of it.
Alexander Ovechkin was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the Washington Capitals won their first-ever Stanley Cup.
Washington Capitals defeat the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 to win the Stanley Cup.
The wild second period of Game 5 was highlighted by a vintage Alex Ovechkin goal.
The Washington Capitals scored three goals in the space of 10 minutes in the opening period of Game 4 versus the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Washington Capitals have erased a deficit once again in these playoffs, taking a 2-1 series lead over the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final with their win in Game 3.
Washington's head coach Barry Trotz has done a masterful job so far in the Stanley Cup Finals.
There's been no shortage of unexpected heroes in what has been a bizarre start to the Stanley Cup Final.
The Capitals pulled even with the Golden Knights after a gutsy 3-2 road win in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday.
Alex Ovechkin has his first career goal in the Stanley Cup Final.
Vegas Golden Knights fans have had the chance all postseason long to sacrifice a patch of skin in favour of the franchise's logo.
In the aftermath of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, a bond grew between Las Vegas and its new hockey team that few can comprehend.
The Golden Knights' fourth line came up huge in Game 1.