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NHL · CaliforniaEL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Kings’ goaltending stable was once a source of worry and woe, but with shrewd moves in three consecutive offseasons, it has become one of the most promising prospect pipelines in the NHL. After trading for Erik Portillo, who made his successful NHL debut last year but later sustained a back injury that cut his campaign short, the Kings drafted Hampton Slukynsky in the fourth round two years ago, snagged Carter George in …See the Story
Kings rebuild goalie pipeline into one of NHL’s best
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GM · TokyoThe NHL Draft’s Greatest Prank: How Buffalo Sabres GM Drafted a Player That Didn’t Exist If you think today’s NHL drafts can drag on, just imagine what it was like back in 1974. The league was still finding its footing, and the draft process was slow — painfully slow. Every pick was announced carefully, sometimes with long pauses in between. For GMs and league officials stuck in a stuffy room, it felt like an eternity. Enter Punch Imlach, the Bu…Read Article
The NHL Draft’s Greatest Prank: The Tale of Taro Tsujimoto and the Tokyo Katanas

Connor McDavid · EdmontonOriginal List (by Draft Year)
2015 – Connor McDavid (EDM) 2016 – Auston Matthews (TOR) 2017 – Nico Hischier (NJD) 2018 – Rasmus Dahlin (BUF) 2019 – Jack Hughes (NJD) 2020 – Alexis Lafrenière (NYR) 2021 – Owen Power (BUF) 2022 – Juraj Slafkovský (MTL) 2023 – Connor Bedard (CHI) 2024 – Macklin Celebrini (SJS) Re-Ranked: NHL #1 Picks (2015–2024) 1. Connor McDavid (2015) – Edmonton Oilers
No-brainer. Best player in the world. Art Ross x5, Hart x2,…Read Article
Re-Ranking the Last 10 NHL #1 Overall Picks (2015–2024)
Reigning Stanley Cup champion Panthers beat Hurricanes 5-3 in Eastern final
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Minnesota Frost Claim Second Consecutive Walter Cup Title in Front of Electric Home Crowd
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Are the ‘Canes America’s Maple Leafs?
Known for Their Shot Volume, Hurricanes Reach the East Final by Keeping the Capitals' to a Minimum
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3 least impressive Washington Capitals players from 2-1 Game 1 OT loss to Carolina Hurricanes feat. Jakob Chychrun
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Brandon Duhaime scores 2 as the Capitals beat the Canadiens 5-2 to take a 3-1 series lead
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