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The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs are going to be exciting. There’ll be a ton of great matchups. The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings meet for the fourth postseason in a row.

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / March 20

Maple Leafs eyeing another top free-agent center

According to insider Elliotte Friedman, despite adding a young player on an amateur tryout, the Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly eyeing center depth during the summer.

Who are the current captains of each NHL franchise?

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 18

Granlund’s 2 Goals Put Stars Over the Top Against Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks gave the new-look Dallas Stars all they could handle in tonight’s high-scoring affair in Dallas. Nikita Nesterenko and Leo Carlsson netted the goals for Anaheim, while Wyatt Johnston, Mikael Granlund, and Thomas Harley got the goals for Dallas. The win moved the Stars to 43-21-3 for a 6-3-1 record in their last 10 games.

Leon Draisaitl News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / March 18

Mikael Granlund's OT tally takes Stars past Ducks

Mikael Granlund scored his second goal of the game at 2:32 of overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 win against the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / February 23

3 Potential Trade Destinations for Hurricanes’ Mikko Rantanen

Imagine a world where Mikko Rantanen gets traded for a second time in one season. The first time was when he was traded from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 17

Canada tops Finland to secure spot in 4 Nations championship

Canada tops Finland to secure spot in 4 Nations Face-Off championship

Although Finland made it interesting at the end, Canada ultimately came away with a win, securing three points and a spot in the 4 Nations championship game against the United States.

Canada’s biggest stars showed up to send team to 4 Nations Face-Off final

Team USA should be careful with lineup in 4 Nations game vs. Sweden

NHL All-Star Game will never matter again after 4 Nations Face-Off success

The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

The 'NHL active game-winning goals leaders' quiz

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / February 16

Sharks’ Lack of Presence at 4 Nations Face-Off Isn’t All Bad

As the 4 Nations Face-Off continues this week, the San Jose Sharks are not represented at the tournament. Their trade of Mikael Granlund to the Dallas Stars lost them their sole player appearing in the competition, making them one of just two teams with no one on any of the four rosters.

NHL News / House of Hockey / February 15

Paul Bissonnette reveals shocking predictions for USA versus Canada at Four Nations faceoff

NHL analyst Paul Bissonnette revealed today what he thinks will happen between the USA and Canada in their Four Nations game. The round robin portion of the Four Nations tournament is starting to come to a close but which teams will move on the finals remains in question.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 15

4 Nations Face-Off: Finland survives elimination in thriller

4 Nations Face-Off: Finland survives elimination in OT thriller against Sweden

Although the Canada-United States game has overshadowed Saturday afternoon's Sweden-Finland matchup, the heated rivalry lived up to the hype.

Watch: OT goal keeps Finland alive in 4 Nations Face-Off

Why USA vs. Canada could be best hockey game of year

This might be Team USA's best hockey roster yet

The best possible fictional hockey team

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / February 15

Finland Stays Alive at 4 Nations, Beats Sweden in OT

Mikael Granlund scored 1:49 into overtime to lead Finland to a 4-3 win over Sweden in a must-win game at the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Saturday afternoon.

Dallas Stars News / Yardbarker / February 15

Watch: OT goal keeps Finland alive in 4 Nations Face-Off

Finland responded to its opening-game drubbing against the USA with an overtime win against Sweden in both country's second game in the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Finland edges Sweden in OT for first 4 Nations win

U.S., Canada primed for memorable 4 Nations showdown

The best possible fictional hockey team

The 'Team Finland 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

NHL News / San Jose Hockey Now / February 9

Granlund on How Much He Liked It in San Jose, What He Hopes Young Sharks Learned From Him

Mikael Granlund is back! Granlund spoke with local media before Saturday’s San Jose Sharks-Dallas Stars tilt. It’s been just one week since Granlund and Cody Ceci were traded to the Stars for a 2025 first and a conditional 2025 fourth (which becomes a third if Dallas makes the Stanley Cup Final).

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / February 8

Stars' Mikael Granlund, Cody Ceci clash with Sharks after trade

Former Sharks Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci will return to the Bay Area on Saturday night as the visiting Dallas Stars look to sweep the three-game season series against San Jose.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / February 3

Why acquiring Mikael Granlund, Cody Ceci made sense for the Stars

While the Vancouver Canucks might’ve garnered all the headlines over the weekend, the Dallas Stars were also pretty busy. On Saturday, the Stars went out and traded for forward Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci, acquiring them from the San Jose Sharks for Dallas’ 2025 first-rounder and Winnipeg’s 2025 fourth-rounder.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / February 3

Sharks’ Young Guns on Losing Granlund’s Leadership

And the San Jose Sharks move on. On Saturday, the Sharks sent alternate captain and leading scorer Mikael Granlund, along with No. 2 defenseman Cody Ceci to the Dallas Stars for a 2025 first-round pick and a 2025 conditional fourth.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 1

Dallas Stars Bolster Playoff Push with Granlund, Ceci Trade

The Dallas Stars have taken a significant step in their push to win the Stanley Cup, acquiring forward Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci in a big trade with the San Jose Sharks.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / February 1

Stars Acquire Granlund & Ceci From Sharks for 1st & 4th Round Picks

The Dallas Stars have acquired center Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a 2025 first-round pick and a conditional 2025 fourth-round pick.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / February 1

Sharks trade Mikael Granlund, Cody Ceci to Stars for draft picks

The Dallas Stars have made a big splash, acquiring forward Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Dallas’ 2025 first-rounder and Winnipeg’s 2025 fourth-rounder.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 1

Stars acquire center, defenseman from Sharks

While the Sharks are losing arguably their two most prominent pending UFAs, the first-round selection adds a legitimate future asset.

Who are the current captains of each NHL franchise?

The '1998-99 Dallas Stars' quiz

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / February 1

San Jose Sharks Have a Mikael Granlund Problem

The 2025 NHL Trade Deadline is just over a month away, and the San Jose Sharks have a lot of decisions to make as sellers. General manager Mike Grier didn’t tip his hand too much during his midseason availability, but he did make it clear he will at least gauge the market for his team’s veterans who are on expiring contracts.

San Jose Sharks News / Breakaway on SI / January 30