Which teams made significant gains in the NHL Draft?  Is Nikolaj Ehlers enough to get the Hurricanes over the hump?  Just how good are the Golden Knights after the massive addition of Mitch Marner?  Plus: John Gibson to Detroit, ...

We begin Season 4 of the Puckworms podcast, and the 2025 NHL Draft is approaching - let's break down the most intriguing aspects of this gritty and heavy draft class.  Who will Chicago select at pick number three?  Will we see any tra...

The Florida Panthers are, once again, Stanley Cup Champions. Let's recap the Stanley Cup Final and assess where these teams go from here.  How will the Oilers handle all the contracts that will expire a year from now, particularly the impe...

Tension and nastiness reached a breaking point in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final; can the Oilers regroup from their horrible performance and tie the series at two? Are the Panthers simply too good to be denied their second straight Stanley Cup...

The Puckworms crew previews all aspects of the Stanley Cup Final, a rematch between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers.  Will things be different for the Oilers this year?  Can they overcome Florida's depth despite the loss ...

Can Carolina charge back against the defending champions?  Will the Oilers close out their series against the formidable Stars?  Plus: thoughts on Russia not being allowed at 2026 Winter Olympics, Team USA wins Gold at Worlds, and mor...

The Puckworms crew previews the 2025 Conference Final matchups in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.  Will the Panthers reach the Stanley Cup Final for the third straight season?  Can Edmonton punch above its weight again and take down the Sta...

Three of the four second-round series have a score of 3-1: Can the Jets find life against the Stars?  Will the Hurricanes wrap things up against the Capitals?  Can Toronto find a way to right the ship against Florida?  Plus: Isla...

Two legendary, all-time-classic Game 7s took place over the weekend.  Let's recap the wild experiences of the first round and dig into analysis and predictions for the Second-Round matchups.  Do the Maple Leafs have what it takes to k...

Things have gotten wild in the Stanley Cup Playoffs: Is Toronto going to blow a 3-0 series lead?  Did the NHL discipline players appropriately in the nasty Battle of Florida?  Did we just witness the worst challenge in NHL history?&nb...

Can the Minnesota Wild pull of the upset against Vegas?  Is this year different for the Maple Leafs?  Does Edmonton have a chance to get back in the series against the Kings?  Plus: Avs vs. Stars lives up to the hype, strong star...

The Puckworms crew dives deep into the riveting storylines and matchups in the Eastern Conference for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.  Is this the year for Toronto?  Who will prevail in the Battle of Florida?  How far will Alex Ov...

The Puckworms crew breaks down every Western Conference matchup of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.  Is St. Louis a real threat?  Is this the year that the Kings beat the Oilers?  Who will emerge to reach the Stanley Cup Final?...

Still more chaos in the Eastern Conference Wildcard picture?  Who will win the Atlantic Division?  When will Ovechkin reach his historic goal mark?  Plus: the Blues are good, Puckworms Top 10, and more.Sports betting has r...

The Puckworms crew does its latest assessment of the playoff bubble in both the Eastern and Western Conferences.  Is St. Louis a threat?  Are the Islanders really doing this again?  Has time run out on the Canucks?  Plus: Pu...

The Puckworms crew takes stock of the current playoff picture and assesses the Stanley Cup chances for various teams.  Are the Hurricanes a serious threat for the Cup?  Is there still skepticism about Washington?  Is this a diffe...

The Puckworms crew breaks down the biggest deals made at the trade deadline.  Who bares the most blame in the Rantanen disaster?  How will Brad Marchand fit in on the Panthers?  Is Colorado now the best team in the Western Confer...

Numerous trades have shaken the NHL up over the past week; which teams made the strongest improvements?  One team in particular has Sam terrified as Spring approaches.  Plus: Western Conference All-Puckworms teams revealed, Puckworms ...

The Puckworms crew puts a bow on an outstanding Four Nations Face-Off and reflects on the legendary championship game.  What did we learn about Team USA, and what can we take from this tournament heading into The Olympics next winter? ...

The Puckworms crew recaps the Four Nations Face-Off and looks ahead to the epic rematch between The United States and Canada in the Championship game.  Can Team USA come out on top for a second time against their arch rivals?  Plus: w...

**SPECIAL RELEASE**  Tune in for this special preview of the enormous clash between the USA and Canada on Saturday night in Montreal.  Is this the year for the United States to take the victory?Sports betting has rapidly risen ...

We have finally arrived at the Four Nations Face-Off, and it's time to dig into every aspect of the competition.  Is Sweden a dark-horse candidate?  Can the United States beat Canada despite the absence of all-world defenseman Quinn H...

A flurry of trades took place over the past week, most notably the deal that sent J.T. Miller to the New York Rangers.  How do these deals impact the teams involved and their respective Stanley Cup chances?  Can the Canucks right the ...

An earth-shattering trade was executed last week sending Mikko Rantanen to the Hurricanes and Martin Necas and Jack Drury to the Avalanche.  How does this impact the quality of each respective club?  Was it a good decision for Colorad...

The Eastern Conference Wild Card race has become extremely interesting.  Who is going to make the playoffs?  Can Columbus sustain this incredible run into postseason contention?  How did the Canadiens return to relevance?  P...