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Leafs, Matthews believed to have reached compromise on his health

Maple Leafs, Auston Matthews believed to have reached compromise on his health

In the first season of a four-year contract that made him the most expensive player in the NHL, 2024-25 hasn't gone as planned for the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Maple Leafs MVP race: Who’s stepping up without Matthews?
Why good health is wealth for Toronto
John Tavares displays veteran leadership and character in contract year
Scout reveals who the Canadiens must target at 2025 NHL Draft
Insider makes prediction on Rangers' Matt Rempe after suspension
Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / December 25
Scout reveals who the Canadiens must target at 2025 NHL Draft

Scout reveals who the Canadiens must target at 2025 NHL Draft

The 2025 NHL Draft looks promising, and the Montreal Canadiens could benefit from a high pick. Among the top prospects, Quebec forward Caleb Desnoyers is making waves.

Patrik Laine receives unwanted welcome as Columbus return is cut short
Every Canadiens player’s Christmas wish list
Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?
The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 24
A Christmas present for all 32 NHL teams

A Christmas present for all 32 NHL teams

Last year, Daily Faceoff was nice enough to request gifts from Santa Claus on behalf of all 32 NHL teams, and lo and behold, some of them actually came!

Patrik Laine receives unwanted welcome as Columbus return is cut short
Insider makes prediction regarding Rangers' Matt Rempe following suspension
J.T. Miller breaks silence on 'troubling' relationship with Elias Pettersson
How worried should the Wild be after their recent performance?
PWHL power rankings
New York Rangers News / Blade of Steel / December 24
Insider makes prediction on Rangers' Rempe following suspension

Insider makes prediction regarding Rangers' Matt Rempe following suspension

The NHL suspended Matt Rempe for eight games after a dangerous hit on Miro Heiskanen, which prompted Elliotte Friedman to make a wild prediction about his fate.

Rangers’ Rempe suspended 8 games for elbowing/boarding
Why Rempe’s eight-game suspension made sense
Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?
The '1,000 games player for NHL Original Six franchises' quiz
Patrik Laine News / Yardbarker / December 24
Laine receives unwanted welcome as Columbus return is cut short

Patrik Laine receives unwanted welcome as Columbus return is cut short

Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine and his former team, the Columbus Blue Jackets, likely aren't on each other's gift list.

Kirill Marchenko scores late winner to lift Blue Jackets over Canadiens
J.T. Miller breaks silence on 'troubling' relationship with Elias Pettersson
Is this Canucks star close to demanding trade out of toxic locker room?
Former 40-goal scorer may become available after being called out by HC
Trading Dylan Cozens won't solve Sabres' issues amid skid
Why Matt Rempe’s suspension made sense
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / December 23
Miller breaks silence on 'troubling' relationship with Pettersson

J.T. Miller finally breaks silence on 'troubling' relationship with Elias Pettersson

J.T. Miller didn't hold back during his post-practice interview on Sunday, addressing the swirling rumors about his relationship with teammate Elias Pettersson head-on.

12 days (worth) of Miller and Pettersson trade proposals to keep you busy over the holidays
Canucks in the limelight with rift between stars leading to trade speculation
The best possible fictional hockey team
NHL News / Yardbarker
The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

The NHL Stanley Cup playoffs tend to bring out the best in young, or inexperienced, players. Especially rookies. Here's our list of the top single-season, rookie playoff moments in league history.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 23
Lighting announce injury update on one of their best young players 

Lighting announce injury update on one of their best young players 

The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced that forward Conor Geekie is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Bruins F David Pastrnak suffers upper-body injury vs. Capitals
Predators forward placed on IR with lower-body injury
Red Wings place former sixth overall pick on IR
The most memorable defunct NHL teams
The '2003-04 Tampa Bay Lightning' quiz
Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 23
Predators forward placed on IR with lower-body injury

Predators forward placed on IR with lower-body injury

The Nashville Predators have placed forward Cole Smith on injured reserve with a lower-body injury.

Hurricanes, Predators look to enter break on a high
Red Wings place former sixth overall pick on IR
Every Calder Trophy winner from the NHL expansion era
The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 23
Red Wings place former sixth overall pick on IR

Red Wings place former sixth overall pick on IR

Prior to Monday's game, the Red Wings placed defenseman Simon Edvinsson on injured reserve due to an upper-body issue.

Penguins place former first-round pick on IR
Jets recall defenseman ahead of Maple Leafs matchup
Blue Jackets recall top defensive prospect for NHL debut
The best possible fictional hockey team
The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz
NHL News / Hockey Patrol / December 23
Former 40-goal scorer may become available after being called out by HC

Former 40-goal scorer may become available after being called out by HC

With the Maple Leafs needing to add some scoring depth, they could look West and try and acquire Jeff Skinner after his coach is starting to lose faith in him.

Awkward moment as Oilers’ coach talks Jeff Skinner’s limited role
Oilers and Skinner are proving to not be a good fit
Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?
The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 23
Trading Dylan Cozens won't solve Sabres' issues amid 13-game losing streak

Trading Dylan Cozens won't solve Sabres' issues amid 13-game losing streak

The Sabres are finding ways to hit new lows.

J.T. Miller breaks silence on 'troubling' relationship with Elias Pettersson
Is this Canucks star close to demanding trade out of toxic locker room?
Former 40-goal scorer may become available after being called out by HC
Why Matt Rempe’s suspension made sense
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 23
Wild forward activated after nine-day absence with upper-body injury

Wild forward activated after nine-day absence with upper-body injury

The Wild will have winger Yakov Trenin’s services for Monday’s game against the Blackhawks.

Every Hart Trophy winner of the NHL's Expansion Era
The 'NHL Calder Trophy winners' quiz
Vancouver Canucks News / Oilers Daily / December 23
Canucks star close to demanding trade out of toxic locker room?

Canucks star close to demanding trade out of toxic locker room?

Vancouver Canucks stars Elias Pettersson and JT Miller have a very public rift between them, and now reports are surfacing that one player could force the team to make a decision.

J.T. Miller finally breaks silence on 'troubling' relationship with Elias Pettersson
12 days (worth) of Miller and Pettersson trade proposals to keep you busy over the holidays
Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?
The 'NHL career points leaders' quiz
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 23
Penguins place former first-round pick on IR

Penguins place former first-round pick on IR

The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed top prospect Owen Pickering on injured reserve with an upper-body injury..

Every Calder Trophy winner from the NHL expansion era
The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz
New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 22
Rangers' Matt Rempe suspended eight games after incident

Rangers' Matt Rempe suspended eight games after incident

He’ll still count against the active roster and the team’s salary cap during that time, reducing the Rangers’ flexibility for an extended period.

History shows that Rempe needs to get his game under control
Hurricanes' Jack Roslovic haunts Rangers with his tie-breaking winner
Maple Leafs eye immediate extension for this impressive forward
Kings request extension on conditioning loan for Arthur Kaliyev
Blue Jackets recall top defensive prospect for his NHL debut
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 22
Blue Jackets recall top defensive prospect for NHL debut

Blue Jackets recall top defensive prospect for NHL debut

The Blue Jackets are recalling top defensive prospect Denton Mateychuk from AHL Cleveland, reports Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. He’ll be making his NHL debut as soon as he gets into a game, which could be as soon as Monday against the Canadiens. 

Flyers keep coming back, edge Blue Jackets in OT
Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?
The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / December 22
Maple Leafs eye immediate extension for this impressive forward

Maple Leafs eye immediate extension for this impressive forward

Brad Treliving may have found a nugget of gold when he signed Steven Lorentz, and he's impressed so much the Maple Leafs could be ready to give him an extension.

John Tavares on potentially re-signing with Maple Leafs: ‘I would love to stay and hope it works out’
Matt Murray demoted after win in first NHL start in over 600 days
Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?
The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz
New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / December 22
History shows Matt Rempe needs to get his game under control

History shows Matt Rempe needs to get his game under control

With each additional incident, Rempe only hurts his team and puts a target on his back.

Jack Roslovic haunts Rangers with tie-breaking winner
The best possible fictional hockey team
The 'Leaders in playoff goals for each NFL franchise' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker
Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season

Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season

What would an NHL team be without a goalie? Well, probably allowing a ton more goals. Some netminders are better than others, though. If you are the top goalie in an NHL campaign, you get to walk away with the Vezina Trophy.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21
John Klingberg hoping to resume NHL career

John Klingberg hoping to resume NHL career

Unrestricted free agent defenseman John Klingberg will resume skating shortly after the holiday break in hopes of continuing his NHL career, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports Saturday.

Matt Murray demoted after win in first NHL start in over 600 days
Matt Rempe offered in-person hearing with Department of Player Safety
Insider says Oilers could push boundaries of rules with Evander Kane
Capitals give forward first NHL recall of short pro career
Canadiens trade may have fallen through after game vs. Red Wings
Evander Kane News / Oilers Daily / December 21
Insider says Oilers could push boundaries of NHL rules with Evander Kane

Insider says Oilers could push boundaries of NHL rules with Evander Kane

Evander Kane has missed the entire season.

Oilers icon Paul Coffey gets emotional, makes guarantee on Connor McDavid in interview
Who has the most hat tricks for every NHL franchise?
The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / December 21
Maple Leafs' John Tavares reveals free-agency intentions

Maple Leafs' John Tavares reveals free-agency intentions

Tavares did not mince words.

Matt Murray demoted after win in first NHL start in over 600 days
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews' injury brings 'tough' Craig Berube response
Every NHL player to score 60 or more goals in a season
The 'Highest paid NHL players in 2024-25' quiz
New York Rangers News / Blade of Steel / December 20
Chris Drury's next victim rumored to be traded has been revealed, per The Athletic

Chris Drury's next victim rumored to be traded has been revealed, per The Athletic

If the Rangers don't turn it around, it makes perfect sense for them to move on from him.

Rangers’ Matt Rempe to have in-person hearing with NHL’s Department of Player Safety
Will a holiday reset help fix the Rangers?
The greatest college hockey players of all time
The '1,000 games player for NHL Original Six franchises' quiz
Connor McDavid News / Oilers Daily / December 21
Oilers icon Paul Coffey gets emotional, makes guarantee on Connor McDavid in interview

Oilers icon Paul Coffey gets emotional, makes guarantee on Connor McDavid in interview

By the age of 27, Connor McDavid has nearly every major career accomplishment an elite player could hope for.

Paul Coffey’s Stanley Cup prediction could ignite Oilers’ season
Oilers remind rest of the league how dominant they are
Every Hart Trophy winner of the NHL's Expansion Era
The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

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