Speculation Surrounds Marchessault’s Future With the Predators THW Staff | December 27, 2025 The ink on Jonathan Marchessault’s contract in Nashville isn’t dry, but it certainly feels old. When the Predators handed the former Conn Smythe winner a five-year, $27.5 million deal back…
Islanders’ Prospect Pipeline on Full Display at World Juniors THW Staff | December 27, 2025 For years, the critique of the New York Islanders’ farm system has been consistent: a lack of high-end volume. If the opening days of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship…
Barzal & Heineman Are Keeping the Islanders Afloat in the Eastern THW Staff | December 24, 2025 If you look at the New York Islanders’ injury report right now, logical analysis suggests they should be plummeting down the Eastern Conference standings. It is late December, the holiday…
Can the Red Wings Survive Their Own Crease? THW Staff | December 23, 2025 The 2025-26 season was supposed to be when the Detroit Red Wings firmly shut the door on their decade-long rebuilding narrative. Looking at the standings in late December, you could…
Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Losing Streak, Trade Rumors and Crosby THW Staff | December 22, 2025 Here are the biggest storylines and the schedule for the Pittsburgh Penguins for the week of Dec. 22-28. It has been a tumultuous December for the franchise, defined by a…
Sharks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injuries, Misa, Wild Card Race and More THW Staff | December 22, 2025 The following storylines are dominating the conversation this week for the San Jose Sharks, followed by their schedule for Dec. 22-28, 2025. Macklin Celebrini Is an Art Ross Contender In…
Capitals Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Scoring Drought, Leonard and Wilson THW Staff | December 22, 2025 Here are the biggest storylines and the upcoming schedule for the Washington Capitals. Trying to Snap a Pre-Holiday Slump The Capitals enter this week struggling to find consistency. Following a…
Kraken Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Marchment Trade, Injuries and More THW Staff | December 22, 2025 Here are the biggest storylines for the Seattle Kraken and their schedule for the week of Dec. 22–28, 2025. Selling at the Freeze Just before the holiday roster freeze, the…
Blues Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Depth Woes, Trade Rumors and More THW Staff | December 22, 2025 The St. Louis Blues face a lighter schedule this week due to the NHL holiday break, but the games bookending the time off are critical for their playoff positioning. They…
Lightning Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Comeback Momentum, Hagel and Roster Moves THW Staff | December 22, 2025 Here are the biggest storylines for the Tampa Bay Lightning this week, along with their schedule for Dec. 22–28, 2025. Momentum From a Massive Comeback The biggest talking point right…
Golden Knights Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injuries, Marner, Hart and More THW Staff | December 22, 2025 Here are the current storylines and schedule for the Vegas Golden Knights for the week of Dec. 22–28, 2025. Injury Crisis for Top Stars The biggest concern heading into this…
Red Wings Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Atlantic Lead, Depth Scoring and More THW Staff | December 22, 2025 The Detroit Red Wings are currently enjoying a strong run of form, sitting atop the Atlantic Division with a record of 21-13-3. Here are the biggest storylines and the schedule…