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Ilya Kovalchuk: A Career Retrospective

Christian Thorsberg | April 15, 2022

On January 6, 2006, late in the second period of a regular-season Pittsburgh Penguins-Atlanta Thrashers tilt, a 22-year-old Ilya Kovalchuk is left dangerously uncovered on the near-side point of the…

Jets’ Kyle Connor Becomes First 40/40 Player in 2.0 Era

Declan Schroeder | March 25, 2022

On Thursday night, with a third-period goal in a 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators, Kyle Connor became the Winnipeg Jets 2.0’s first 40/40 man — that is, the first…

ROC Enters Olympics as Defending Champions, Gold Medal Favorites

Colin Newby | January 19, 2022

The Olympic Athletes from Russia won the gold medal in Pyeongchang, South Korea, in 2018 in the first Winter Olympic Games that didn’t feature current NHL players in the men’s…

6 Former Thrashers Still Active in the NHL

Declan Schroeder | November 3, 2021

Unlike the common bird itself, former Atlanta Thrashers are a fading breed. There are just six former Thrashers left in the NHL, with only five belonging to a team and…

Today in Hockey History: June 23

Greg Boysen | June 23, 2021

On this date, the Hockey Hall of Fame opened its doors to the greatest player who ever laced up a pair of skates in the National Hockey League. Also, we…

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Kraken, Jagr, Kovalchuk, More

Jim Parsons | April 30, 2021

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs will have a decision to make when it comes to either trying to sign Zach Hyman on an extension before the…

NHL Rumors: Capitals, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, Kovalchuk, Fleury, More

Jim Parsons | December 19, 2020

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news that Ilya Kovalchuk won’t be back in the NHL next season. In Washington, questions about a backup goalie become front page news…

Los Angeles Kings’ 3 Worst Contracts for 2020-21

Quinn McLellan | November 14, 2020

The LA Kings have $13.6 million in salary-cap space heading into 2021, which is the second-most in the entire NHL. However, they have a number of atrocious contracts heading into…

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, More

Jim Parsons | November 8, 2020

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, what are the chances Ilya Kovalchuk returns to the Montreal Canadiens? In Toronto, is there any truth to the whispers that the Maple Leafs might…

All-Time Best Players for Defunct NHL Teams

Jeff Seide | November 4, 2020

The what ifs. The coulda shouldas. The almosts. They’re the lost or forgotten teams of the NHL. Those that have relocated or merged or went belly-up. While some teams have…

NHL Rumors: Senators, Devils, Jets, Kovalchuk, More

Jim Parsons | October 28, 2020

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Ottawa Senators are close to signing another low-cost forward to a deal and there’s talk about them losing interest in another free agent. In…

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Devils, Haula, Kovalchuk, More

Jim Parsons | October 20, 2020

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, both the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ilya Mikheyev have filed their arbitration numbers and the two sides are quite a ways apart. Will a deal…

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