NHL Power Rankings: Predators plummeting as losses pile up; Wild, Jets off to scorching hot starts

Jonas Johansson, a Swedish goalie, signed a two-year deal with the Lightning to serve as Andrei Vasilevskiy's backup after a successful season in the AHL with Colorado. In previous seasons, Johansson has played for the Sabres' AHL affiliate and is expected to be the No. 3 goalie behind Linus Ullmark and Carter Hutton. The 22-year-old will battle for playing time in the AHL with Scott Wedgewood and Adam Wilcox, aiming to gain more experience and...

The 2024-25 NHL season sees key players like Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin and Buffalo Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin sidelined with injuries, impacting their teams' performance. Other notable players, including Anaheim Ducks' Trevor Zegras and Detroit Red Wings' Evander Kane, are also dealing with various injuries, affecting their availability on the ice. Teams are facing challenges as star players recover, reshaping dynamics in the ongoing season. Full Article

The Arizona Coyotes have informed their players that they are being sold to Ryan and Ashley Smith, owners of the Utah Jazz, with the team expected to move to Salt Lake City. The NHL facilitated the sale, prompting Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong to break the news to the team before their game against the Edmonton Oilers. The move comes after years of struggling to secure a new arena in Phoenix, with the team facing...

Adin Hill started the 2022-23 season as a backup goalie for the Vegas Golden Knights but became the playoff hero with an impressive performance, leading them to win the Stanley Cup. After being traded from the Arizona Coyotes to the San Jose Sharks, Hill is expected to share playing time with James Reimer, limiting his fantasy potential. Despite his size advantage and potential, Hill may struggle to establish himself in the NHL due to competition...

In his post after a brief absence due to illness, the author informs readers of a schedule change for Christmas week, allowing for a post tomorrow recapping Monday's games. The Three Point Challenge for Monday's games is also discussed, with the author selecting Matthew Tkachuk against the Lightning. Additionally, readers are informed that Evan will have a post up tomorrow for planning the week ahead, and the author encourages feedback from loyal readers for future...