The NHL playoff seeding system has long been scrutinized. The idea that it will create new rivalries has been proven wrong ...

Welcome to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey looks at the games happening and gives our predictions for each one ...

Fantasy hockey in the regular season often mirrors the real GM experience. You draft and sculpt a roster featuring players in various roles. You scour the waiver wire for season-changing pickups and ...

Five of the top eight teams in the NHL this season play in the Western Conference. Two of them have to face off in a ...

“It’s a war of attrition,” said six-time Cup champion and Hall of Famer Mark Messier, now an ESPN analyst. “For any team that ...

Stay up-to-date with the latest and best audio content from CBC Listen delivered to your inbox every two weeks.