John Matisz

Senior NHL Writer

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Leagues:NHL

Breaking down key decision points that'll shape the NHL draft

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Unpacking what the shocking draft lottery win means for the Maple Leafs

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Draft lottery chaos? Tiering the teams in contention for NHL's No. 1 pick

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How AI is impacting the way NHL teams do business

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1 burning question for every NHL playoff team

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Can juggernaut Avalanche break Presidents' Trophy curse?

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DeBoer hire evidence of moved goalposts, Leafs GM names, more NHL hot topics

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How Buffalo ended its playoff drought, became Cup threat

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Assessing most impactful deadline pickups, 8 Norris candidates, more NHL hot topics

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Schaefer's historic season, Team Canada GM options, more NHL hot topics

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Bargains and burdens: Best, worst value contracts of 2025-26 season

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Sizing up tanking teams, Gudas punishment too light, more NHL hot topics

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Inside the 'whirlwind': What it's like to be traded at the NHL trade deadline

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NHL trade deadline: Analysis and grades for every notable deal

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6 teams that will determine if trade deadline week is wild or mild

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How Team USA won men's hockey gold - and what silver means for Canada

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4 battles that'll decide the gold-medal winner in men's hockey

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3 takeaways after Canada rallies to beat Finland, advances to play for gold

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Olympic semifinals preview: Storylines, players to watch, predictions

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Questions remain after Team Canada earns semifinal spot

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