The situation is tense right now, but whether the Sabres seek a trade or simply better results from the winger, he has to be put in a position to succeed.

Two goalies share the rare accomplishment of leading two NHL franchises in all-time wins. And while Roberto Luongo retired a couple years ago, the other stopper is still going strong.

'Flower' has the win total, Cup rings and longevity to warrant a Hall call but not the individual accolades. That could change if his incredible start to 2020-21 stretches into a career year.

In the midst of one of the most remarkable seasons of his Hall-of-Fame career, Kane is the major reason why the Blackhawks are hanging with the big boys in the Central Division and remain in the playoff picture.

With injuries piling up and a red-hot goalie standing in their way, William Nylander stepped up to be the hero the Leafs needed him to be.

After 17-plus years and 32 outdoor events, which NHLers have the best all-time resumes in the open air?

The interim bench boss will likely have the Canadiens play to their identity and he may very well keep the job long-term, but it's clear this organization is not yet a legitimate Stanley Cup contender.

With the Canadiens making a change to their coaching staff, Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe reflected on joining his club midway through last season.

Nashville's do-it-all chief operating officer, Michelle Kennedy, is at the forefront on a team that already has a lot of experience in growing its fanbase from scratch. Now it's time to focus on fans from underrepresented communities.

Lake Tahoe was a mess on the ice but glorious as a setting. With some fine-tuning, we could see some very interesting - and intimate - outdoor games in the future.

The Los Angeles Kings have been a team in transition over the past couple of seasons, but this year they've been a surprising playoff contender largely because of the play of their 30-somethings.

The Toronto Maple Leafs went 0-for-7 on the power play as they fell to the desperate Calgary Flames squad on Monday.

There's little to suggest that the Montreal Canadiens' coach is in imminent peril of losing his job, but that could change, particularly if he and his players don't get on the same page with how they want to play.

The Hurricanes are riding high in the Central Division, while the Maple Leafs are cleaning up in the North. Check out our team-by-team rankings.

The Anaheim Ducks are set to take the training wheels off their best blue-chip forward prospect since the heyday of Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry. What type of impact might Zegras have in the world's top league?

It might sound crazy, but it's not completely ridiculous to believe that Connor McDavid could one day break Wayne Gretzky's franchise record in Edmonton.

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be with a trio of key players against the Calgary Flames on Monday. Muzzin suffers broken bone in face.

The Hershey Bears video coach moved one step closer to her dream when she was hired by the Capitals for the AHL gig in November.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews' latest offensive burst continues to further the conversation about his overall play.

Zach Hyman and Zach Bogosian return to the Leafs lineup while Alex Galchenyuk takes part in his first full skate with his new teammates.

Thanks to the respect instilled in him while growing up, the Lightning winger is ready and willing to take a stand against all forms of injustice.

Nashville has been a very good team for a long time, but with this season in free-fall it's worth considering what a couple elite draft picks could do.

Mackenzie Blackwood was forced to miss time this season due to COVID-19 protocols. But when Blackwood has seen the ice this season, few goalies have been able to contend with the young 24-year-old.

Auston Matthews extended his point-scoring streak to 15 games and continues to exert his will against the Ottawa Senators.

He logged more than 1,300 NHL games as one of the sport's classiest, most sportsmanlike players. Now, Whitney balances out the league's DOPS with his unique skill-player experience. He caught up with The Hockey News to discuss the highs and lows of his job.

Edmonton's superstar just tied Pittsburgh's icon by hitting the mark in 369 games. But who has accomplished more in that span?

The first-round all-star team packs a lethal scoring punch, but don't sleep on those sneaky seventh-rounders.

After breaking Team USA's color barrier at the 2018 Olympics, the Minnesota power forward has asserted himself in the NHL. And he hopes his stead has an impact on Black kids.

The Toronto Maple Leafs responded to one of their worst losses of the season by reaffirming their commitment to defense in a win against the Ottawa Senators.

The team was already a tough out in the playoffs, but the emergence of Sorokin and Dobson makes them even more difficult to beat.

As a member of one of hockey’s most famous families, Meghan Hunter knows the game in and out. And she’s using that wisdom to move up the management ladder

The Toronto Maple Leafs will ice the same lineup against the Ottawa Senators in the second of three-straight games between the clubs. Toronto made a small tweak to a power play that has struggled as of late.

Lack of hockey in two major junior circuits has sent some great talents to Europe and the AHL and the kids haven't been afraid to make an impact.

The Toronto Maple Leafs had an epic collapse that conjures up memories of yesteryear. But with a lead in the North Division, they still get the benefit of the doubt.

You expect to see some of these players in the top 10 at their position. But there are a few surprises, too.

A very long off-season gave the Devils defenseman plenty of time to get his body right and think about the state of the world.

After missing the last 10 games with a rib fracture, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joe Thornton "can't wait to play" against the Ottawa Senators on Monday.

The Toronto Maple Leafs recorded their first regulation loss since Jan. 20. Needing to stop a slide, the Montreal Canadiens wanted it more.

In a league where players so often get paid for what they've done rather than what they're going to do, you're going to see some bad deals. But these ones are superstar-level bad and are made worse with a flat salary cap.

Owen Bartoszkiewicz is a 2021 NHL draft prospect playing for NAHL Wichita Falls in Texas. He's tearing it up while talent hawks figure out how to get down there to watch him.

It's clear Victor Mete is out of favor in Montreal, but there's still benefits to his game as a bottom-pairing defenseman. A team that acquires him could find great value.

Having trouble sifting through all the terminology in the NHL and NHLPA's new enhanced pandemic protocol? Here's a layperson's definition for each addition.

Sometimes, players can't live up to their top-end pedigrees until they land in the right situations. These five former blue-chippers might blossom with changes of address.

A new group spanning every Division 1 conference has players, coaches and administrators all on the same page.

Tiya Bainbridge's world changed last summer when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma last summer. But not only is she back on the ice, she's making a difference for families going through the same thing.

He saw firsthand the prevalence and impact of racism when he played junior, so to see a growing number of Black players is a welcome sight.

In a battle of the best two teams in the North Division, the Maple Leafs waited out an early storm and got goals from three players who scored their first goal of the season.

"If that kind of stuff happens, you deserve to get benched," Patrik Laine said after practice Wednesday. As far as the Blue Jackets are concerned, there's nothing to see here and all is well.

Some are hindered by a rebuilding team in front of them. Others are showing their age. And a few just haven't hit their stride yet. Whatever the case, here are 10 NHL goalies who'd like to start 2020-21 all over again.