Eric Cruikshank

The 2026 NHL Draft class is entering a pivotal point in the scouting calendar. The World Junior Championship marks a huge moment every season for

As the World Junior Championship nears the medal rounds, the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues sit near the top of this latest NHL mock draft.

The Dallas Stars had some concerning stats during the regular season, and the Minnesota Wild took advantage of them. That could lead to bigger conversations for Dallas if the Cup contenders lose in Round 1.

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard had 95 points and was not a Norris Trophy finalist. Critics will put down his defensive play, but the underlying metrics suggest something different.

NHL draft prospects Chase Reid, Tommy Bleyl, Markus Ruck and Ryder Fetterolf earned some hardware at the CHL awards ceremony on Monday, while an Anaheim Ducks prospect was named player of the year.

With the Carolina Hurricanes crowned Stanley Cup Champions, all eyes shift focus to the 2026 NHL off-season, with the draft first up on June 26-27.

The St. Louis Blues didn't enter a full rebuild at last season's NHL trade deadline and instead got hot at the end of the year. Going into next season, could the Blues be contending, rather than rebuilding?

With the 2026 NHL draft fast approaching, scouts around the league are finalizing their rankings of players at every position, including goaltenders.

With the 2026 NHL draft fast approaching, scouts around the league are finalizing their rankings of players at every position, including defensemen.

With the 2026 NHL draft fast approaching, scouts around the league are finalizing their rankings of players at every position, especially the wingers.