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May 26th, 04:54NHL
Stanley Cup playoffs notebook: Where does Tortorella fit in coaching history?
Few coaches in league history have wrung more out of less exciting teams than John Tortorella. So what's his place in history? Plus, thoughts on all three other Conference Finalists.
May 20th, 14:26NHLStanley Cup Playoffs notebook: How Avalanche built a unique roster
Only three players on the Avalanche were drafted by Colorado, and they've traded almost every first-round pick from 2022-2030. But they're so good at identifying and leveraging talent in trades that it just doesn't matter.
May 12th, 14:08NHLStanley Cup Playoffs notebook: Winning teams led by unlikely heroes
The Carolina Hurricanes, Montreal Canadiens, and Colorado Avalanche are getting clutch performances from unexpected places as they push toward the Conference Finals.
Apr 18th, 03:21NHL2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview: The Western Conference
The best time of the year is here, so let's take a look at all four first-round playoff series in the Western Conference.
2025-09-22, 17:38NHLElite Prospects top 30 wingers going into the 2025-26 NHL season
JFresh breaks down the top-30 wingers ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.
2025-08-18, 13:19NHLWhat We Learned: Why is NHL scoring on the decline?
Scoring in the NHL could drop below 6 goals a game this season. That's not good for business.
2025-06-06, 17:25NHLDallas Stars fire Pete DeBoer, where do they go from here?
The Dallas Stars just fired one of the most successful coaches in the league. Maybe they had to, but that doesn't mean the next guy will be better.
2025-05-30, 13:04NHLWhere do the 2025 Carolina Hurricanes go from here?
The Hurricanes have a roster problem, and the wherewithal to fix it. Whether they actually can is a different question.
2025-05-30, 05:26NHLWhere do the 2025 Dallas Stars go from here?
The Stars are out, and what comes next might be even harder for fans to swallow.
2025-05-27, 04:07NHLWhat We Learned: Carolina Hurricanes between rock and hard place
The Hurricanes roster apparently isn't good enough to hang with a team that plays "the same way but better." Can they fix that for next year?
2025-05-21, 17:43NHL2025 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers
JFresh previews the Western Conference Final between the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers.
2025-05-15, 21:01NHLKen Holland doesn't want to 'screw it up,' but can he improve the Kings?
Holland's first press conference as Kings GM revealed a lot about what he thinks his job is.
