Decisions pending for players on entry-level contracts
10-game deadline looms for Dahlin of Sabres, Kotkaniemi of Canadiens, among others
by Adam Kimelman @NHLAdamK / NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor
Teams are beginning to face tough roster decisions regarding the future of key young players.
Rookie watch: Suomela making most of limited ice time for Sharks
Forward learned to produce in similar role as pro in Finland
by Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
Antti Suomela made the most of minimal ice time in Finland's top professional league last season, and the forward is proving he can succeed in a similar role his first season in North America as a rookie with the San Jose Sharks.
MacKinnon, Rantanen point streaks for Avalanche highlight week ahead
Matthews leading Maple Leafs against Jets, Suter playing in 1,000th game among 5 things to watch
by Jon Lane @JonLaneNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
Auston Matthews going head to head with Patrik Laine and Matt Duchene's return to Colorado with the Ottawa Senators are among the highlights of the week ahead in the NHL.
Here's a look at 5 things to watch:
Facts and Figures: Hurricanes piling up shots, not goals
Special teams among factors behind Carolina's lack of scoring
by John Kreiser @jkreiser7713 / NHL.com Managing Editor
The Carolina Hurricanes are piling up shots on goal at an unprecedented pace. Capitalizing on all those shots is another matter.
Panthers trying to stay confident during slow start
Have one win in first six games despite playing four overtimes, three shootouts
by Tom Gulitti @TomGulittiNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
WASHINGTON - - Six games into the season, the Florida Panthers find themselves in a familiar position but facing a different challenge.
Primeau biking through Israel to aid disabled veterans
Former NHL center raising money on five-day journey
by Adam Kimelman @NHLAdamK / NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor
Keith Primeau has been involved in several charities since retiring in 2006 after 15 NHL seasons. His latest endeavor will take him on a bike ride halfway around the world.
Kings hold closed-door meeting after fourth straight loss
'We haven't done enough working or competing,' Doughty says
by Dan Greenspan / NHL.com Correspondent
LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Kings held a closed-door meeting that lasted almost 20 minutes after losing their fourth straight game Saturday.
Hockey Night in Canada: 5 Storylines
Maple Leafs try to get back on track against Blues; Oilers host Predators seeking fourth straight win
by John Kreiser @jkreiser7713 / NHL.com Managing Editor
The "Hockey Night in Canada" doubleheader Saturday features some of the top offensive players in the NHL.
Crawford plays well for Blackhawks in first game since December
Makes 27 saves after being out 10 months because of concussion
by Tracey Myers @TraMyers_NHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
CHICAGO -- Corey Crawford's excitement was tempered, to say the least.
Pastrnak surging with Bruins, seen as 'next Jagr'
Top-line forward drawing comparisons to high-scoring countryman
by Amalie Benjamin @AmalieBenjamin / NHL.com Staff Writer
BOSTON --- The skill was there. The ability to create. The moves. But when David Pastrnak entered the NHL at 18 years old, the youngest player in the League in 2014-15, there were things missing too.