Thomas, Blues’ 2nd-leading scorer, on leave for personal matter
Feb 25, 2026, 12:17 PM ETST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas, who is second on the team with 33 points, will take a temporary leave of absence because of a personal matter.Blues president of hockey...
Brady Tkachuk miffed over White House AI-doctored video
Greg WyshynskiFeb 26, 2026, 01:38 PM ETCloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer.Multiple AuthorsBrady Tkachuk, the Ottawa Senators captain and a Team USA gold medalist, said he didn't appreciate the AI-doctored video released by the White House that...
NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, over/under bet for each team
Sean AllenCloseSean AllenSpecial to ESPN.comSean Allen is a contributing writer for fantasy hockey and betting at ESPN. He was the 2008 and 2009 FSWA Hockey Writer of the Year. and Victoria MatiashCloseVictoria MatiashSpecial to ESPN.comVictoria Matiash is a contributing writer...
Los Angeles Kings fire coach Jim Hiller; promote D.J. Smith
The Los Angeles Kings have fired coach Jim Hiller after two seasons, they announced on Sunday.Associate head coach D.J. Smith is taking over as interim and is expected to serve in that role for the remainder of the...
NHL playoff standings: Projecting the Eastern wild cards
In Tuesday's edition of the NHL playoff watch, we looked at the race for the two Western wild-card spots in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.With just two games on the docket on Wednesday -- but all four teams...
Canada, U.S. top Olympic men’s hockey gold medal betting odds
With NHL players back in the Olympic men's hockey tournament for the first time since 2014, Canada and the United States have resumed their positions atop the gold medal odds board, and sportsbooks are bracing themselves for a...
U.S. men’s hockey routs Slovakia, into gold-medal game vs. Canada
Feb 20, 2026, 05:54 PM ETMILAN -- The much-anticipated but never guaranteed U.S.-Canada showdown for gold in men's hockey at the Olympics is on.Jack Hughes scored two goals, including one with a highlight-reel individual effort, and the Americans...
Stars’ Mikko Rantanen to miss time after injury at Olympics
Feb 23, 2026, 05:10 PM ETFRISCO, Texas -- Mikko Rantanen is expected to miss some time for the Dallas Stars after returning from the Olympics, where he didn't play in Finland's win over Slovakia for the bronze medal...
Pens trade Brett Kulak to Avs, for Samuel Girard, 2028 pick
Ryan S. ClarkFeb 24, 2026, 01:23 PM ETCloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN.Multiple AuthorsBrett Kulak is now on this third team in as many months, with the Pittsburgh Penguins trading the defenseman to the Colorado...
Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck puts West Coast teams on no-trade list
Greg WyshynskiMar 2, 2026, 03:38 PM ETCloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer.Multiple AuthorsNew York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck said he has Western Conference clubs on his 12-team no-trade list and would prefer a destination close to the...
