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The Point · 'Tis the season for goalie mask art to start hitting social media and airbrush artist Dave Fried has shared a couple of the more unique ones we can expect to see this season. Los Angeles Kings goalie Anton Forsberg collaborated with Fried on a stunning"City of Angels"-themed…
The Point · A rookie camp injury could cut down the San Jose Sharks’ training camp roster. Winger Cameron Lund sustained an upper-body injury on a hit delivered by Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jared Woolley in a friendly matchup on Saturday per Curtis Pashelka of Mercury News. Lund briefly…
The Point · For the past five seasons, the Los Angeles Kings have been a consistent Stanley Cup playoff team. However, their effectiveness was sapped in the middle of last season, when star left winger Kevin Fiala suffered a devastating leg injury at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Fiala missed…
The Point · As we enter the 2026-27 season, there are some teams that are facing some serious questions. Every campaign, we see some NHL teams step back, and there are multiple clubs that could experience that in the coming season. With that, here's a look at three teams that could be on…
The Point · SAN JOSE -- Ivar Stenberg gave an indication of what’s to come with the San Jose Sharks on Saturday. The No. 2 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft scored two goals in 25 seconds in the third period of an 8-1 victory against the Los Angeles Kings in the 2026 Rookie Faceoff at Tech CU…
The Point · St. Louis Blues forward prospect Adam Jecho has entered the NHLPA Player’s Assistance Program, per a memo distributed by the NHLPA. Jecho will be unavailable indefinitely, likely keeping him out of all rookie camp and training camp activities. He will only return to the ice…
The Point · Earlier this week, Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios spoke to the media and reiterated that both the team and star forward Drake Batherson share a desire to work out a long-term extension that keeps the winger in Ottawa for the foreseeable future. But despite that mutual interest…
The Point · The Los Angeles Kings announced today that star forward Kevin Fiala will “miss the start of training camp” after undergoing follow-up surgery connected to the injuries he sustained at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina. The Kings said a timeline for Fiala’s return to…
The Point · We’ve reached the end of summer and the NHL’s 2026 off-season is basically over. While most teams tried addressing their key issues this summer, there are still questions for each franchise that have yet to be answered. Whether it’s roster spot competition, coaching staffs…
The Point · Kevin Fiala will not be ready for the start of the Los Angeles Kings' training camp. The forward sustained fractures to his left lower leg while playing for Team Switzerland in the 2026 Winter Olympics in February and was ruled out for the rest of the NHL season. At the time,…
The Point · After missing the back half of last season with injury, Kevin Fiala's status for the start of the 2026-27 season remains up in the air. The Los Angeles Kings announced Thursday that Fiala had undergone a procedure related to a lower-body injury suffered at the Olympics and is…
The Point · The hockey world lost one of its most iconic media personalities this week. Barry Melrose, Emmy Award-winning hockey analyst with ESPN, died Wednesday at the age of 70. Melrose put together a 27-year career with the network and stepped away in 2023 after being diagnosed with…
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The Point · The Boston Bruins hit the links yesterday and will exchange their clubs for sticks for today’s captains’ practice. The regular season is 19 days away, and the Bruins still do not have a captain. Marco Sturm provided an update, though not much of one, at yesterday’s golf outing,…
The Point · Barry Melrose, Detroit Red Wings defenseman? Go Ad-Free To a generation of hockey fans, Melrose was the voice of the game, the American version of Don Cherry on ESPN’s NHL broadcasts. But to a previous generation of hockey fans, Melrose was a journeyman NHL defenseman with the…
The Point · Feb 12, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings former coach Barry Melrose is honored before the game against the Calgary Flames at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Barry Melrose, well dressed and bespoke former player, coach, and analyst was…
The Point · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Barry Melrose, who feared no opponent as a player, talked tough behind the bench and was outspoken as a TV analyst, has lost his battle with Parkinson’s disease. The 70-year-old, who was diagnosed three years ago, died…
The Point · Long-time NHL player, coach, and broadcaster Barry Melrose passed away today, his wife, Cindy, told ESPN’s Steve Levy. Melrose was a second-round pick by Montreal back in 1976 but never suited up for them, instead spending three years in the WHA with Cincinnati. However, he…
The Point · With the 2026-27 NHL season right around the corner, The Hockey News is counting down the top 10 fantasy players at each position. Today's focus is at the left wing position. Left wingers seem to represent a disproportionate number of elite goal scorers, boasting five players…
The Point · One of the NHL’s more contentious policies isn’t set to change for the 2026-27 season. The 2027 NHL Draft will take place on June 25 and 26, and remain in a decentralized format, per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. The decentralized draft format allows teams to stay in their…
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The Point · With the 2026-27 NHL season right around the corner, The Hockey News is counting down the top 10 fantasy players at each position. Today's focus is at the right wing position. Nikita Kucherov and David Pastrnak separate themselves from the pack, combining elite scoring with…
The Point · Oct 4, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) moves the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Avery Hayes (85) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Detroit won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports And…
The Point · Cale Makar’s contract sent shockwaves through the NHL. His record-breaking $163.2MM eight-year contract, which carries a $20.4MM cap hit, is the AAV is the highest in NHL history, surpassing the $18.8MM record mark Macklin Celebrini set earlier this offseason and Leo Carlsson’s…
The Point · Topics in this edition of the PHR Mailbag include some of the remaining unsigned unrestricted free agents, Connor Hellebuyck’s situation in Winnipeg, and more. If your question doesn’t appear here, watch for it in one of our next two columns. lgr34561: How can it be that guys…
The Point · There are a handful of NHL teams stuck in the NHL’s middle class, arguably a place you don’t want to be when it comes to your short- and long-term prospects of winning. The 2026-27 season will be particularly interesting, as several teams could finish anywhere from a wild-card…
