Toronto Maple Leafs rank No. 27 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs rank No. 27 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023

New York Times  

The Leafs have traded a lot of their draft capital the past few seasons. 38 in 2022 Tier: Projected to play NHL games Skating: Below NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: NHL average Shot: Above NHL average Analysis: Minten had a good season playing a big role on a top WHL team. 64 in 2020 Tier: Projected to play NHL games Skating: NHL average Puck skills: Below NHL average Hockey sense: Above NHL average Compete: NHL average Shot: Above NHL average Analysis: Niemela’s offensive numbers in Liiga took a small step backwards this season, but he still was a good player in that league. 28 in 2023 Tier: Projected to play NHL games Skating: NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: Above NHL average Analysis: Cowan is a quick and competitive winger. 122 in 2022 Tier: Projected to play NHL games Skating: Below NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Analysis: Hildeby isn’t an easy evaluation because he hasn’t played a ton of hockey the last few years, such as splitting starts and often being the backup for Farjestad this season.

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NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1, plus all the 4 Nations snub talk you can handle
2 weeks, 4 days ago

NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1, plus all the 4 Nations snub talk you can handle

New York Times  

On Wednesday, the 4 Nations Face-Off rosters were finally revealed and, naturally, we’re going to milk all the content we can out of that news. Potential Russia lineup Kirill Kaprizov — Evgeni Malkin — Nikita Kucherov Artemi Panarin — Pavel Buchnevich — Andrei Svechnikov Alex Ovechkin — Ivan Barbashev — Valeri Nichushkin Yegor Chinakhov — Vladislav Namestnikov — Kirill Marchenko …

2026 NHL Draft early rankings: Gavin McKenna, 12 other players who have already stood out
1 month ago

2026 NHL Draft early rankings: Gavin McKenna, 12 other players who have already stood out

New York Times  

Today I take my first look at the 2026 NHL Draft class. He makes highly creative plays routinely and has one of the more special offensive minds I’ve seen in a prospect in recent years. His skill and playmaking remind me a bit of Trevor Zegras at the same age, except he’s a way better skater who can make his …

Washington plays Toronto after Ovechkin’s 2-goal game
1 month, 1 week ago

Washington plays Toronto after Ovechkin’s 2-goal game

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Washington Capitals Washington; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -127, Maple Leafs +107; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Toronto Maple Leafs after Alexander Ovechkin scored two goals in the Capitals’ 8-1 win against the St. Louis Blues. The Maple Leafs rank 10th in NHL play serving 9.6 penalty minutes …

How does Fraser Minten fit into the Maple Leafs’ plans at centre?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How does Fraser Minten fit into the Maple Leafs’ plans at centre?

New York Times  

It is 10:20 a.m. and every Toronto Marlie has left the ice after the conclusion of practice nearly 30 minutes earlier, except for one. “You’re kicking me off?” Minten shouts, feigning surprise, to affable Leafs staffer Mike Kelly. And so with the all-round, cerebral centre projecting to make his AHL debut on Nov. 9, could it be a matter of …

St. Louis Blues rank No. 16 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2024
3 months, 3 weeks ago

St. Louis Blues rank No. 16 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2024

New York Times  

The St. Louis Blues are treading water as an organization. 23 in 2022 Tier: Middle of the lineup player Skating: Below NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: Above NHL average Compete: NHL average Shot: High-end Analysis: Snuggerud was one of the best forwards in the Big Ten last season and an important part of Team USA’s gold medal …

Bruins look to clinch series win over the Maple Leafs
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bruins look to clinch series win over the Maple Leafs

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Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Maple Leafs -114, Bruins -105; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Bruins lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins look to clinch the first round of the NHL Playoffs over the Toronto Maple Leafs in game six. The Maple Leafs serve 9.9 penalty minutes …

Boston hosts Toronto with 3-1 series lead
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Boston hosts Toronto with 3-1 series lead

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins Boston; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Bruins -161, Maple Leafs +136; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Bruins lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins host the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series. The Maple Leafs have allowed …

Maple Leafs visit the Bruins to open the NHL Playoffs
8 months ago

Maple Leafs visit the Bruins to open the NHL Playoffs

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins Boston; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Bruins -130, Maple Leafs +110; over/under is 6 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Bruins host series opener BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins host the Toronto Maple Leafs to open the Eastern Conference first round. The Bruins went 4-0 against the Maple Leafs in the regular season. LAST …

Top 2024 NHL Draft prospects Berkly Catton, Cayden Lindstrom done for season
8 months, 1 week ago

Top 2024 NHL Draft prospects Berkly Catton, Cayden Lindstrom done for season

New York Times  

Two of the best forward prospects eligible for the 2024 NHL Draft, the Spokane Chiefs’ Berkly Catton and Medicine Hat Tigers’ Cayden Lindstrom, are done for the season due to injuries. Lindstrom returned in time for Game 1 of Medicine Hat’s playoff opener but looked off in the series. Catton had been dealing with hip issues during the season, which …

Maple Leafs visit the Devils after shootout victory
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs visit the Devils after shootout victory

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New Jersey Devils Newark, New Jersey; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Devils +100, Maple Leafs -120; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils host the Toronto Maple Leafs after the Maple Leafs knocked off the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in overtime. LAST 10 GAMES: Devils: 5-4-1, averaging 3.5 goals, 6.3 assists, 5.1 …

NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1, plus our 32-item trade deadline wish list
9 months, 3 weeks ago

NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1, plus our 32-item trade deadline wish list

New York Times  

Read The Athletic’s latest NHL power rankings. Last week: 19 Sean’s ranking: 15 Dom’s ranking: 14 To trade Juuse Saros Yeah, yeah, yeah — they’ve won seven straight and have a pretty firm grip on the final playoff spot in the West. Last week: 23 Sean’s ranking: 23 Dom’s ranking: 23 A home run return for Noah Hanifin The Flames …

Maple Leafs in action against the Kraken after shootout victory
1 year ago

Maple Leafs in action against the Kraken after shootout victory

Associated Press  

Seattle Kraken vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken visit the Toronto Maple Leafs after the Maple Leafs knocked off the Florida Panthers 2-1 in a shootout. TOP PERFORMERS: Auston Matthews has 14 goals and seven assists for the Maple Leafs. LAST 10 GAMES: Maple Leafs: 6-3-1, averaging 3.5 goals, six assists, 4.3 …

NHL Power Rankings: How low can the Oilers sink, plus one surprise for each team
1 year, 1 month ago

NHL Power Rankings: How low can the Oilers sink, plus one surprise for each team

New York Times  

Read The Athletic’s latest NHL power rankings. Andrei Vasilevskiy’s training-camp back surgery forced Johansson into workhorse minutes, and he has responded, putting up perfectly respectable numbers and buying the Lightning time while Vasilevskiy recovers.. Last week: 19 Sean’s ranking: 13 Dom’s ranking: 12 Nino Neiderreiter — Adam Lowry — Mason Appleton Projected: 0.0 Current: +3.8 If you took a look …

Who are the NHL’s top 10 regression candidates for 2023-24?
1 year, 2 months ago

Who are the NHL’s top 10 regression candidates for 2023-24?

New York Times  

Which NHL players could be poised to take a step back in 2023-24? It may not seem like a huge difference but if he maintained his career-average shooting percentage with the exact same shot volume as last season, he’d have 25 goals instead of 33. It’s also worth noting that Killorn shot just over 20 percent at five-on-five last season, …

Ranking the best NHL players and prospects under 23: Connor Bedard tops the list
1 year, 3 months ago

Ranking the best NHL players and prospects under 23: Connor Bedard tops the list

New York Times  

The Athletic’s first NHL Power Rankings for the 2023-24 season are now live. Photo: Norm Hall / NHLI via Getty Images Skill Grades Tier 3 C ANA 9 Luke Hughes D NJD DOB: 9/9/2003 Ht: 6' 2" Wt: 184 Shoots: L Draft: #4 - 2021 Profile Luke Hughes was one of the top defensemen in college hockey and after joining …

NHL Pipeline Rankings 2023: From the Ducks to the Bruins, the best prospects and under-23 players
1 year, 4 months ago

NHL Pipeline Rankings 2023: From the Ducks to the Bruins, the best prospects and under-23 players

New York Times  

Welcome to The Athletic’s 2023-24 edition of the NHL Pipeline Rankings, where we look at the future of the NHL, team by team. Every team will have a full ranking of the best young players in its organization, with a projection of what is expected of each player. This is done to include a team’s top prospects without aggressively graduating …

Vancouver Canucks rank No. 24 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Vancouver Canucks rank No. 24 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023

New York Times  

The Canucks are in a tough spot. 11 in 2023 Tier: Bubble top and middle of the lineup player Skating: Above NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: Above NHL average Analysis: Willander’s skating is his main asset for the NHL; he is one of the best skaters in the 2023 draft. Aatu Raty, C 11/14/2002 …

Vegas Golden Knights rank No. 26 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Vegas Golden Knights rank No. 26 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023

New York Times  

Flags fly forever, so I don’t think the Vegas fans and hockey ops are too worried about a light farm system right now. 48 in 2022 Tier: Projected to play NHL games Skating: Below NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: NHL average Analysis: Sapovaliv didn’t have an overly productive OHL season, but he was excellent …

Tampa Bay Lightning rank No. 31 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Tampa Bay Lightning rank No. 31 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023

New York Times  

The Lightning have gone as all in as they can be on trying to win, and have moved a ton of picks and prospects in the process. 37 in 2023 Tier: Middle of the lineup player Skating: NHL average Puck skills: Above NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: Above NHL average Analysis: Gauthier has very good skill and offensive …

Boston Bruins rank No. 32 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Boston Bruins rank No. 32 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023

New York Times  

Boston hasn’t had many picks in the last few years, and among the high picks they have had it’s hard to spot many guys who have spiked in value since then. 58 in 2020 Tier: Projected to play NHL games Skating: Poor Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: NHL average Analysis: Lohrei is a big defenseman who …

Pittsburgh Penguins rank No. 29 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Pittsburgh Penguins rank No. 29 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023

New York Times  

The Penguins added a player I am high on in Brayden Yager, and their first-round pick from the prior season, Owen Pickering, took positive steps. 14 in 2023 Tier: Bubble top and middle of the lineup player Skating: NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: Above NHL average Shot: High-end Analysis: Yager is a player with …

New York Islanders rank No. 30 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

New York Islanders rank No. 30 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023

New York Times  

The Islanders haven’t picked in the first round in four years, so this system is predictably bleak. 49 in 2023 Tier: Middle of the lineup player Skating: NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: Below NHL average Compete: Above NHL average Analysis: Nelson’s toolkit is undeniably intriguing. 57 in 2019 Tier: Projected to play NHL games Skating: Below NHL …

Colorado Avalanche rank No. 25 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Colorado Avalanche rank No. 25 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023

New York Times  

If you ever wanted to know how much a star was worth, Colorado’s rating is a good answer. 27 in 2023 Tier: Middle of the lineup player Skating: NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: Below NHL average Analysis: Ritchie is a player with all the aesthetic tools. 31 in 2023 Tier: Middle of the lineup …

Edmonton Oilers rank No. 28 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Edmonton Oilers rank No. 28 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2023

New York Times  

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that Filip Zadina was a key subtraction from the Oilers’ system this year. 8 in 2019 Tier: Bubble top and middle of the lineup player Skating: Above NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: Below NHL average Compete: NHL average Analysis: Broberg played a limited minute role on the …

2024 NHL Draft top prospects: Macklin Celebrini leads Scott Wheeler’s early ranking
1 year, 8 months ago

2024 NHL Draft top prospects: Macklin Celebrini leads Scott Wheeler’s early ranking

New York Times  

Welcome to my first official look at the 2024 NHL Draft class. Eiserman’s a dynamic shot creator who has taken whatever he has wanted all season at the NTDP this year, both with the U17 team, where he scored at a goal per game and chased down records at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, as well as more recently with …

Ranking the best NHL players and prospects under 23: Rasmus Dahlin tops the list
1 year, 11 months ago

Ranking the best NHL players and prospects under 23: Rasmus Dahlin tops the list

New York Times  

Welcome to the midseason update of the under-23 NHL player rankings for the 2022-23 season. 2 in 2019 Skating: Below NHL average Puck skills: Above NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: Above NHL average Aug. 2022 Ranking: 48 Analysis: Kakko’s had a positive season with the Rangers. 16 in 2020 Skating: NHL average Puck skills: Below NHL average Hockey …

Washington Capitals are No. 25 in 2023 NHL prospect pool rankings
1 year, 11 months ago

Washington Capitals are No. 25 in 2023 NHL prospect pool rankings

New York Times  

Welcome to Scott Wheeler’s 2023 rankings of every NHL organization’s prospects. The good news is that their best prospect, Ivan Miroshnichenko, is by all accounts in good health and playing well, they’ve got two goalie prospects who look like they might become solid backups or No. Alexander Suzdalev, LW, 18 Suzdalev was a top player in Sweden’s junior ranks last …

Toronto visits Philadelphia after Tavares’ 2-goal game
1 year, 11 months ago

Toronto visits Philadelphia after Tavares’ 2-goal game

Associated Press  

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Maple Leafs -219, Flyers +180; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Philadelphia Flyers after John Tavares’ two-goal game against the Detroit Red Wings in the Maple Leafs’ 4-1 win. The Maple Leafs have a +30 scoring differential, with 135 total …

NHL goalie-go-round leaves 8 teams with a new starter in net
2 years, 2 months ago

NHL goalie-go-round leaves 8 teams with a new starter in net

Associated Press  

Jake Oettinger did not have a contract with Dallas for much of the summer, but as a restricted free agent he knew he would be playing for the Stars this season. “Alex, he was a priority for us,” said Sakic, the general manager of the year who is now Colorado’s president of hockey operations. “The timing of the injury took …

Quality of hockey, business booming as NHL begins new season
2 years, 2 months ago

Quality of hockey, business booming as NHL begins new season

Associated Press  

Cale Makar won the Stanley Cup and earned playoff MVP honors after a season in which he was voted the NHL’s best defenseman. “Arguably, I think they’ve got the best forward, the best defenseman and a lot of guys underneath that that are unbelievable,” Anaheim forward Trevor Zegras said. “As long as I’m playing well and helping the team win …

Seattle Kraken rank No. 15 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Seattle Kraken rank No. 15 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022

New York Times  

Seattle shoots up from dead last in the 2021 rankings after a strong 2022 draft class, and good progress from their 2021 draftees this past season. 4 in 2022 Tier: Bubble NHL All-Star and top of the lineup player Skating: NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: Above NHL average Compete: Above NHL average Shot: Above NHL average Analysis: …

Colorado Avalanche rank No. 23 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Colorado Avalanche rank No. 23 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022

New York Times  

That you see the subtractions and graduations mentioned above and the fact Colorado didn’t pick until the sixth round in the 2022 draft, and they are still the 23rd-ranked pipeline shows how well things are going for the reigning champions. 4 in 2019 Tier: Bubble NHL All-Star and top of the lineup player Skating: High-end Puck skills: NHL average Hockey …

NHL Pipeline Rankings: Breakdown of all 32 teams from Corey Pronman
2 years, 4 months ago

NHL Pipeline Rankings: Breakdown of all 32 teams from Corey Pronman

New York Times  

Welcome to The Athletic’s 2022-23 edition of the NHL Pipeline Rankings, where we look at the future of the NHL, team by team. Every team will have a full ranking of the best young players in its organization, with a projection of what is expected of each. This is used to include a team’s top prospects, without aggressively graduating players …

Boston Bruins rank No. 32 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Boston Bruins rank No. 32 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022

New York Times  

The Bruins being in last place is a combination of a lack of picks, and the few picks they’ve had — such as John Beecher — not developing all that well. 21 in 2021 Tier: Middle of the lineup player Skating: Above NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: Below NHL average Analysis: Lysell had a …

Seattle Kraken 2022 NHL Draft grade: Corey Pronman analyzes every pick
2 years, 5 months ago

Seattle Kraken 2022 NHL Draft grade: Corey Pronman analyzes every pick

New York Times  

Corey Pronman details what to expect from the Seattle Kraken’s new prospects and how they fit into the farm system. Jagger Firkus, RW, MOOSE JAW April 29, 2004 | 5′ 10″ | 151 pounds Tier: Middle of the lineup player Skating: NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Compete: NHL average Shot: High-end Player comparable: Eeli Tolvanen …

Final 2022 NHL Draft thoughts: Class superlatives, top goalies and the overagers
2 years, 5 months ago

Final 2022 NHL Draft thoughts: Class superlatives, top goalies and the overagers

New York Times  

Follow our live coverage of the 2022 NHL Draft. Class superlatives Best skaters Frank Nazar, C, U.S. NTDP Matt Savoie, C, Winnipeg Ice Brad Lambert, C, Pelicans Logan Cooley, C, U.S. NTDP David Goyette, C, Sudbury Wolves Michael Fisher, RHD, St. Mark’s School Jake Livanavage, LHD, Chicago Steel Denton Mateychuk, LHD, Moose Jaw Warriors Zakary Lavoie, RW, Mississauga Steelheads Isaac …

NHL Draft Guide 2022: Prospect rankings, mock drafts and more
2 years, 6 months ago

NHL Draft Guide 2022: Prospect rankings, mock drafts and more

New York Times  

The Montreal Canadiens had the No. Winners and losers from Day 1 Best available players for Day 2 The top prospects Corey Pronman’s final ranking Corey Pronman ranks the top 131 draft-eligible players in the 2022 NHL Draft. NHL Draft survey Scouts, players and staff weigh in on the 2022 NHL Draft class in Scott Wheeler’s draft survey Pronman vs. …

Sizing up the NHL: 2020-21 NHL teams by age, height, weight and nationality
3 years, 10 months ago

Sizing up the NHL: 2020-21 NHL teams by age, height, weight and nationality

New York Times  

This marks Year 4 for the NHL demographics post here at The Athletic. There are just four players older than 38 in the NHL this season compared to 21 players who aren’t even of legal drinking age in the U.S. Forty percent of the NHL is 25 or younger this season, a percentage that increases if we pull out goaltenders, …

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