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Bedard highlights NHLPA Rookie Showcase

Connor Bedard, the No. 1 pick in 2023 NHL Draft, took his first strides on the ice in a Chicago Blackhawks jersey on Tuesday.

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Stutzle talks Senators playoff expectations in Q&A with NHL.com

In NHL.com's Q&A feature called "Sitting Down with …" we talk to key figures in the game, gaining insight into their lives on and off the ice. In this special offseason edition, we feature Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle.

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Necas focused on taking next step with Hurricanes, not contract status

Martin Necas' focus heading into this season is on building on how he played for the Carolina Hurricanes last season, and not his contract.

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Brad Maxwell dies at 66, played 10 seasons in NHL

Brad Maxwell, a strong presence on the Minnesota North Stars blue line and arguably the team's most creative signing, died on Sunday following a battle with lung cancer that had spread through his body. He was 66.

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Expectations on the rise for Raymond, Red Wings in 2023-24 season

Lucas Raymond feels he's growing as a player at the same rate the Detroit Red Wings are growing as a team.

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Heiskanen hopes scoring, defense for Stars will lead to Norris Trophy

Miro Heiskanen is considered one of the top defensemen in the NHL, but he wants to be the best, and doing that means winning the Norris Trophy.

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O'Neill, late NHL executive, 'was everything to the League'

Family and friends of longtime NHL executive Brian O'Neill gathered for a memorial mass in the church he helped restore Saturday.

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NHL considering more unique destinations after Global Series -- Melbourne

As the NHL continues its final preparations to bring teams to the Southern Hemisphere for the first time in September, it is already considering other unique international cities that could host preseason games in future seasons, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill …

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Super 16: Defending Cup champ Golden Knights rule pre-training camp poll

Players are beginning to return to their NHL cities. If they're not already in town, they will be after Labor Day Weekend. Informal skates are already under way or set to begin shortly. And training camps will open across the NHL in about three weeks.

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Mailbag: Playoff dark horses, Penguins' chances in Metropolitan

Here is the Aug. 30 edition of the mailbag, where we answer your questions asked on X using #OvertheBoards. Send your questions to @drosennhl.