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Ranking the top 50 players in the Olympics: Why MacKinnon is No. 1
As 12 teams face off for gold in Milan Cortina, here are the players who will have the biggest impact.
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What Russian NHLers are saying about missing the Olympics
Russia is suspended from international competition due to the war in Ukraine, sidelining many from playing.
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WHO'S ON THE MOVE?
NHL trade grades: Who comes out ahead on the Kiefer Sherwood swap?
Hockey trade season has begun! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
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AROUND THE LEAGUE
NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's midseason fantasy hockey MVP
The Golden Knights and Sabres charge into the top 10, while the Flyers, Penguins and Rangers drop.
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FANTASY HOCKEY
Fantasy hockey pickups: Ryan Hartman, Hampus Lindholm and more weekly lineup adds
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
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Zucker, Orlov and more power play sleepers to add to your lineup
Fantasy hockey goalie notes, power-play trends and which players to add to your lineups.
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Sources: Devils' Hughes opts not to have surgery
Devils defenseman Luke Hughes was placed on Long-Term Injury Reserve on Wednesday, but sources told ESPN that he will avoid surgery and instead of rehab his upper-body injury.
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After consulting with doctors, Luke Hughes will not get surgery for now and instead rehab his upper body injury. Hughes is expected to be sidelined through the Olympic break then TBD.
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- Sabres sign Doan to 7-year, $48.65M extension
- Sources: Devils' Hughes opts not to have surgery
- Seth Jones to miss Games, replaced by LaCombe
- Kings goalie Kuemper leaves game after collision
- Toews gets rousing ovation in return to Chicago
- Sharks roll as goalies engage in rare fisticuffs
- Sharks acquire winger Sherwood from Canucks
- 👀 What players are saying about Olympic ice rink
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Sergei Bobrovsky rushes down the ice for goalie fight in Sharks-Panthers
After Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic gets involved in the scrap, Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky skates across the ice and fights Nedeljkovic.
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Fastest skater, hardest shot, more: The Olympics' best at every skill
The rosters are set, the rink is (mostly) ready. Here are the key players to watch at the 2026 Games.
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NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading for Hart, Norris, Calder?
The latest poll from actual PHWA voters is in, with some big changes from December's edition.
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NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, midseason fantasy hockey MVP
The Golden Knights and Sabres charge into the top 10, while the Flyers, Penguins and Rangers drop.
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Everything to know about the 2026 Olympic hockey tournaments
Many of the world's best hockey players will face off in Italy. What's the format? Who are the favorites and top players?
