For the second straight season, the Islanders were on the cusp of making the finals only to be defeated by the eventual Cup champions. They're projected to be contenders again, and your fantasy team should take note.

Boyle believed his body was sharp heading into the abbreviated 2020-21 season. Thirty-one NHL teams did not seem to agree. And so for the first time since 2008, Boyle found himself watching the league move on without him. He wants to change that for 2021-22.

French official Luc Tardif was elected president of the International Ice Hockey Federation on Saturday ahead of the return of NHL players to the Olympics in February.

The latest update of the rankings factors in training camp storylines, injuries and more.

It seems far more likely the Devils are surprisingly good than surprisingly bad. They have a lot of the pieces necessary to compete, and they're ready to help your fantasy team.

Germany likely won't go for another medal in 2022, but they do have the opportunity to surprise thanks to the likes of Stutzle, Grubauer and Draisaitl.

Five players in the NHL showed that it truly is possible to go back to where it all started.

The NHL and NHL Players’ Association haven’t mandated vaccines for players with training camps starting this week, but there’s little doubt tough restrictions provided an incentive for many on the fence. But not everyone is on board.

The Columbus Blue Jackets signing goaltender Elvis Merzlikins to a five-year contract extension could spell the end of Joonas Korpisalo's tenure with the club.

The Kraken hit the ice for the first time as a team with the start of training camp Thursday. It was the first step toward Seattle’s debut on Oct. 12 at Vegas and came exactly a month before the Kraken open their home arena against Vancouver.

Trying to find his footing in the world of professional hockey, home is where forward Josh Ho-Sang hopes to turn over a new Leaf.

The Tre Kronor will be repped by savvy veterans at every position and enough skill to go far. Can the Swedes be golden once again?

These complex contract negotiations between the Minnesota Wild and Kirill Kaprizov were crawling closer and closer to training camp, and neither side wanted to cope with such a distraction for the budding star left wing. And then everything came together.

Justus Annunen had a tough 2020-21 season in Finland, but he has made the move to Colorado and is ready to show why he's regarded as the goaltender of the future for the Avalanche.

The Edmonton Oilers enter this season with goaltending a prime concern, and it got even more pressing with the news about Alex Stalock. What's next for the Oilers crease situation?

The Florida Panthers have their first win of the season: Aaron Ekblad has pronounced himself ready for training camp.

Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel failed his pre-training camp physical and was placed on injured reserve. He also will no longer serve as captain of the team.

The NHL has found no evidence to support allegations that San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane gambled on San Jose Sharks games.

Five years ago, the Ducks made it to the Western Conference Final for the second time in three seasons. But since then, it’s been a long and ugly struggle for Anaheim to do much of consequence. And this year? Does anybody know what Ducks GM Bob Murray’s plan is?

The Canadiens' improbable run to the Stanley Cup final turned heads last year. Can the team's top players carry that momentum and help out your fantasy team?

Tyler Bertuzzi is the only unvaccinated Detroit Red Wings player going into training camp and faces the potential of missing all of his team’s games in Canada this season.

Traded to the Jets by Columbus in January, Dubois still isn’t pleased with how poorly he performed during his first season in Winnipeg. He's ready to start over again and hopes to be better than ever.

Following a disappointing end to last season, a proper training camp could ignite Sheldon Keefe's last best shot at pushing his club forward.

The Flames, desperate for a deep playoff run, have molded their new team identity around their coach's personality. Will it work?

Johnny Gaudreau's days with the Calgary Flames could be numbered, but where could he land?

The Vancouver Canucks are expected to increase negotiations with both Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson.

The Saint Johns Sea Dogs have been named host of the 2022 Memorial Cup for the first time in franchise history

San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane is facing allegations of sexual assault and domestic violence by his estranged wife.

The Los Angeles Kings have signed goaltender Cal Petersen to a three-year deal with a $5-million cap hit.

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Alex Stalock is expected to miss the entire 2021-22 NHL season due to a heart condition he developed after contracting COVID-19 last season.

The Buffalo Sabres opened training camp by agreeing to terms with Rasmus Dahlin on a three-year contract extension.

The IIHF has approved a change to allow the top women's World Hockey Championship to occur during Olympic years.

Tunisia is officially the fourth African country to become a IIHF member after South Africa, Morocco and Algeria.

The rear-view mirror is something Toronto stars Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner are doing their best to ignore as the season approaches. The Maple Leafs’ latest playoff failure — a stunning first-round collapse against Canadiens — is still a bit fresh.

The 2021 Calder Trophy winner finally has a contract.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed goaltender Elvis Merzlikins to a five-year, $27 million contract extension, keeping him in Ohio until 2026-27.

Our exclusive look at America's top junior circuit features NHL prospects and names to watch for the 2022 draft and beyond.

The fantasy options beyond Kaprizov, Fiala and Talbot are rather ordinary at best unless Boldy or Marco Rossi make a huge impact, making the Wild’s players more of an afterthought in most fantasy leagues. But the youth might pay off in a big way for your team.

With training camps around the corner, NHL teams took part in various prospect tournaments across the league over the weekend. Here's a look at some of the top performers.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have told Zac Rinaldo to stay away from training camp after the forward refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Sportsnet has announced that Jim Hughson is retiring after a 42-year broadcasting career.

It’s okay to not be okay. Jonathan Drouin knows that. And hopefully you know that too.

The 2022 NHL trade deadline isn't until March 2022 but we can expect to hear plenty of speculation over Tomas Hertl's future between now and then.

Training camps around the NHL are set to open this week after the shortest offseason in NHL history. It's also the first time that 32 teams are taking part, creating exciting new opportunities around the league.

The Arizona Coyotes have proposed a $1.7 billion development in Tempe that will include a hockey arena.

On Nov. 5th, the Edmonton Oilers will hang defensemen Kevin Lowe's jersey No. 4 in the rafters before their game against the New York Rangers at Rogers Place.

With big contracts up next summer, Crosby and Malkin's health in question to kick things off and Jarry's abysmal performance last year, the Penguins need everything to come together perfectly in 2021-22 – but can they?

There were no real expectations to begin with last season, but the Florida Panthers proved they could be real contenders. This season, expect a further step forward from the team's top talents.

Which teams are squarely in win-now mode? Which teams are rebuilding? Who sits in the murky middle? Our division-by-division series concludes with the Atlantic teams.

EA Sports has announced the 50-player list that will have X-Factors in NHL 22.