The story describes the team name origins of 32 current professional hockey teams since the early 20th century. Leagues include the current NHL and, where appropriate, the historic NHA and the WHA, ...

The WHL's leading scorer and a 6-foot-7 center got some love on NHL Central Scouting's first draft list of the season, but other prospects received lower grades than expected.

Gavin McKenna, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, was one of 27 players to earn an A rating on NHL Central ...

With the NHL regular season back at last, there's a lot to be interested in. These 32 people should get an extra look.

The Montreal Canadiens were among the first teams to join the NHL. Learn more about the history of your favorite NHL teams now.

40 – Age of Brent Burns (COL), the oldest player named to an opening-day roster. The only other 40-year-olds under contract ...

An NHL franchise now is valued at an average of $2.1 billion, with the Toronto Maple Leafs worth double that, according to research compiled by Sportico.

Welcome to the third iteration of The Athletic’s annual defense ranking tiers. There’s a surprising shortage of truly ...

Seattle hockey fans have eagerly followed their team ever since the NHL awarded the city its 32nd franchise in 2018. Officially named the Seattle Kraken in July 2020, the team’s logo features a ...