Winners and losers of Kirill Kaprizov's NHL record-setting contract. My latest: www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

Trevor Zegras on his Anaheim Ducks crash out, the mental anxiety of trade rumors, his 2nd chance with Philadelphia Flyers, golfing with the Hughes bros, calling his coach "Taco," NHL shootout moves ... ... Trevor Zegras on pretty much everything. My story: www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

The 5 questions I have about Robot Umps. New on the Puck Soup Podcast Patreon. Enjoy! www.patreon.com/posts/5-ques...

Today's #MvsW. Great discussions about the Kirill Kaprizov drama with Russo and the Aleksander Barkov injury fallout, William Nylander's content creation and how much access the NHL will actually allow. Enjoy! www.youtube.com/live/ACQLzNH...

It's #MvsW day on The Sheet! Barkov injury, NHL players creating their own media and Michael Russo joins!

Bold predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season! Stanley Cup finalists, coaches getting fired, and what happens with Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby 🤔 www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

Stanley Cup predictions. Alex Ovechkin breaks another record. A shocking NHL Draft lottery winner. Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid end up where? My BOLD predictions for all 32 teams are here. Let the debates begin! www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

The latest #MvsW. Enjoy! www.youtube.com/live/VzwQ_OA...

Here's the link for today's #MvsW on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/VzwQ_OA...

It's MAREK VS. WYSHYNSKI day! We go live at 1 PM ET on the Daily Faceoff YouTube channel. Talking: - NHL teams that baffle us this season - Pietrangelo health shocker - Marchand on state tax issue - Malkin, Kopitar & more! Join us on #MvsW, won't you?

In June, Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo stepped away from hockey. "The likelihood is low that my body will recover to the standard required to play." On Monday, he wouldn't rule out a return to the NHL this season as he rehabs his hip injury. www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

The 10 players on whom I'm planting my flag in NHL fantasy hockey this season. (Please don't read this, people I'm scheduled to draft against next week...) www.espn.com/fantasy/hock...

"You don't have [time] to gracefully dip your toes in the water to start the year. It's a small runway before they start announcing rosters." NHL 4 Nations Face-Off snubs are ready to make their Olympic statements. My latest on ESPN: www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

They were 4 Nations Face-Off snubs. Now, they're doing everything possible to make their Olympic hockey dreams come true. Tage Thompson, Connor Bedard and other NHL stars on the opportunity (and pressure) of a lifetime. My ESPN story: www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

ESPN's first WWE premium live event is this weekend's Wrestlepalooza, and I am here to catch you up on all the storylines that got us here (with the usual snark). www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/...

Alex Ovechkin is undecided if this season will be his last in the NHL, and the Capitals are giving him the space to decide. My story from camp: www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

I wonder whatever happened to this ball at Foley's (rip)

Happy NHL training camp day everyone!

As mentioned on THE SHEET today: Jeff Marek and I are now bringing you #MvsW TWICE A WEEK this season! NHL debates, ridiculous theories, indulging in Marek’s hockey geekery & interviewing newsmakers. (Mostly) Every Tues. and Thurs. at 1 p.m. ET on X and YouTube via Daily Faceoff. Can't wait!

"I love cereal. Breakfast is the most important meal every day." Alex Ovechkin has launched “Ovi’s Great Crunch,” a “classic cornflakes-style cereal” that celebrates his NHL career goals record and raises funds for pediatric cancer research. My story: www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

Asked stars on the NHL Player Media Tour for their weirdest equipment quirks, either their own or from their teammates. Some great responses here! Full roundtable answers on hype songs, dress codes and playoff format here: www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

I'd be shocked if this design doesn't eventually become the official home sweater, FWIW

The Capitals new third jerseys are like a franchise eras tour with shoutouts to the fans in DC, Maryland and Virginia. "It reminds me of my first year. Good days," Alex Ovechkin told ESPN. "They look cool. I hope fans are going to love it." My story: www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

Folks, the Capitals have a new third jersey. It rocks and has little D.C. Metro Easter eggs on it. Story soon!

Very fun read for you today: The NHL superstar roundtable from the Player Media Tour, as we get their takes on: - Fav cheat meal - The new CBA - Pregame hype song - Weird equipment quirks - Changing playoff format + much more. Enjoy! www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

Washington Capitals assistant Mitch Love placed on leave by team www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

I'm American. Rachel Kryshak is Canadian. We both built 2026 Olympic hockey rosters for our respective nations ... and then got the knives out for each other. The Great Olympic Hockey Debate. Enjoy! www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

Jack Hughes on Rutherford's "play w/ his brothers" comment: “Honestly I was a little surprised that he would be so forthcoming with that. If he wants to talk about the Quinn situation, go for it. I don't have much control of the matter. I think we'll see what happens.” www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

Quinn Hughes said it's possible Canucks fans will view him differently after team pres. Jim Rutherford declared the defenseman "wants to play with his brothers" Jack and Luke Hughes of the New Jersey Devils. My story, with comments from Jack and Quinn. www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

I asked Quinn Hughes about Canucks president Jim Rutherford's public declaration that Hughes "wants to play with his brother." “I don’t know … Jim's a smart guy. Jim's doing, you know, what he wants to do. I’ve got a lot of respect for Jim, so I'll just leave it that.”

NHL Atlanta expansion update: www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

NEWS: NHL teams have asked deputy commissioner Bill Daly about the eligibility of Hockey Canada players acquitted of sexual assault. “Not a lot of them, but some have checked in to see what the status is. Don't know if that means they have an interest [in signing them] or not."

Asked Patrick Kane about Jonathan Toews, his former Blackhawks teammate, and his comeback with the Jets. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

Sidney Crosby on making the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season: "That's still my goal. I think it's easy, when everyone's doing the pre-season rankings and Pittsburgh's at the bottom, to think, 'Oh yeah, we're just going to settle for that.' I still want to go out there and win."

Friends, please join me on ESPN's John Cena Eras tour -- from The Prototype to the Doctor of Thuganomics to the PG champ to that shocking heel turn. Enjoy! www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/...

Always the greatest day to be a Jets fan. 0-0 baby! (At least until around 4 p.m.) J-E-T-S

Overheard at the NHLPA rookie showcase! - NY Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer on Patrick Roy - How NCAA eligibility and AHL rule changes dramatically impact junior hockey - Tij Iginla on Mammoth vs. Yeti - Which rookie has a reality TV star mom? My story: www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

Interesting to see Coupang (the U.S.-based “Amazon of South Korea") as Capitals' new jersey sponsor. Coupang told me they see jersey ad as a way to get in front of important eyes in Washington. Coupang also has NHL streaming rights in S. Korea and could feature more Caps games.

Fit checks at the NHLPA and Upper Deck rookie showcase: Jimmy Snuggerud rocks the new Blues jersey, Tij Iginla in new Utah Mammoth gear and Zayne Parekh in a fake mustache. (The Flames have a beauty here btw.)

The NHL and NHLPA are expediting several changes in the new CBA for the 2025-26 season, including a postseason salary cap, LTIR restrictions and no more double-salary retention in trades. GMs will be briefed on CBA rules at meetings in Detroit this week. www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

It's #MvsW on The Sheet NOW! Much Mitch Marner and Connor McDavid and Luke Hughes talk! Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/IX4BUKx...

Helping my daughter with her first NFL fantasy draft vs. her friends 🥲

NHL outdoor game at Beaver Stadium? Now that Penn St. is playing an outdoor doubleheader in January, @penguins vs. @NHLFlyers in front of 106,000 fans feels inevitable. www.espn.com/college-spor...

Love the debates around our "best player ever taken at every slot in the NHL Draft" project. Specifically, the generational divide that exists over who the No. 1 at No. 1 should be. The list is here. Enjoy! www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

Honored to have the great Katie Strang join me on the OUFL podcast to discuss her career, her process and the best and worst of ... dumplings. On the Puck Soup Podcast Patreon, where you can get 12 bonus podcasts and 2 of my essays for just $8/month! www.patreon.com/posts/oufl-d...

There are a lot more former Thrashers on this list than you'd expect, but none drafted by Atlanta. Garnet Exelby was probably the closest to making it at 217th. He got beat out by Tim Thomas. The list stopped before 239. Who would you take- Toby Enstrom or Sami Salo?

I have a horse in this race, sure, but I'd have picked the guy with more goals than anyone else in NHL history as the best 1 pick ever over the guy who only played 915 games (also why I can't take Bobby Orr seriously as a GOAT candidate). Being healthy's a skill. I don't make the rules.

Not forgiving Steve Kasper for ending a 30-year playoff streak as coach. The Bossy pick is right. Smith has to be the last great true platoon goalie. Always shared the regular season pretty thoroughly.

Honored to have the great Katie Strang join me on the OUFL podcast to discuss her career, her process and the best and worst of ... dumplings. On the Puck Soup Podcast Patreon, where you can get 12 bonus podcasts and 2 of my essays for just $8/month! www.patreon.com/posts/oufl-d...

Who is the greatest pick at every slot in NHL Draft history? Glad you asked. Here they are, from No. 1 to No. 224. Debate and enjoy! www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...