Recent Articles written by Ben Steiner

Stars have some big decisions to make this summer with veterans

Stars have some big decisions to make this summer with veteransWill the Dallas Stars be able to bring back any of Jamie Benn, Matt Duchene or Mikael Granlund next season?

Kings sign Martin Chromiak to one-year contract

Kings sign Martin Chromiak to one-year contractThe Slovak forward looks to earn his first NHL call-up after playing parts of four seasons with the Ontario Reign.

Lightning sign Gourde to six-year contract

Lightning sign Gourde to six-year contractGourde played with the Tampa Bay Lightning from 2015 to 2021, before joining the Seattle Kraken as an expansion draft selection.

Penguins sign Mikhail Ilyin to entry-level contract

Penguins sign Mikhail Ilyin to entry-level contractIlyin became just the eighth KHL player to hit the 30-point mark as a teenager, doing so with seven goals and 23 assists in 2024-25.

Kraken sign Josh Mahura to two-year extension

Kraken sign Josh Mahura to two-year extensionThe 27-year-old blueliner played 64 games and posted nine assists with the Seattle Kraken in the 2024-25 regular season.

Is Lane Lambert the right coach for the Seattle Kraken?

Is Lane Lambert the right coach for the Seattle Kraken?Former New York Islanders bench boss, Lane Lambert is getting another crack at an NHL head coaching job with the Seattle Kraken.

Sabres hire former Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen as senior advisor

Sabres hire former Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen as senior advisorThe Sabres hope adding the veteran general manager will help them get back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Oilers’ Evan Bouchard is headed toward a hefty payday on next contract

Oilers’ Evan Bouchard is headed toward a hefty payday on next contractBouchard’s 75 points in 67 career postseason games ranks 32nd all-time among NHL defensemen.

France to replace Russia in 2026 Winter Olympic hockey tournament

France to replace Russia in 2026 Winter Olympic hockey tournamentThe IOC banned Russia from men’s and women’s hockey at the 2026 Olympics, upholding the IIHF ban that is set to last through May 2026.

Charge’s Gwyneth Philips wins PWHL Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP Award

Charge’s Gwyneth Philips wins PWHL Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP AwardThe Ottawa Charge rookie became the first player from the losing team to win the PWHL’s Playoff MVP Award.

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