The Tampa Bay Lightning's decision to sign star winger Jake Guentzel has proven to be an excellent one, as Guentzel has posted 27 goals and 55 points in 58 games this season. And in this feature story from The Hockey News' Sept. 9, 2024 edition, writer Carol Schram explored the reasons why the Bolts made Guentzel a key component of their blueprint for success:

The Colorado Avalanche are finally back home on Wednesday after most of the team got some much-needed rest during the Four Nations Faceoff break. Wednesday's game kicks off a six-game homestand, then the Avalanche will head back on the road on March 11th. This homestand is the longest one the team will see for the remainder of the season, so while not all of these games are against divisional opponents, wins at home will be crucial to their battle for a playoff spot.

The Edmonton Oilers’ Stanley Cup aspirations have taken a significant hit following three consecutive blowout losses since returning from the 4 Nations break.

Before the 2000 NHL season, both the Minnesota Wild and Columbus Blue Jackets participated in an expansion draft to select their rosters.

The Buffalo Sabres have now won six straight on home ice after a 3-2 comeback victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, but with the club still in last place in the Eastern Conference and 11 points behind Columbus in the second wildcard spot, it is still likely that GM Kevyn Adams will be in sell mode with just over a week to go before the NHL trade deadline.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (23-28-9) have had a rough couple of games since returning from the 4 Nations Face-off, but none as painful to watch as their Tuesday night 6-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.

The dejection on Seth Jones face was palpable, the resignation in his voice telling. After the Chicago Blackhawks lost 2-1 to the Utah Hockey Club Tuesday night, the veteran defenseman sounded off on the state of things in Chicago.

The Nashville Predators and Tampa Bay Lightning have created an AHL-level trade, with the Predators sending forward Anthony Angello to the Lightning in exchange for forward Jesse Ylonen.

The Nashville Predators on Wednesday acquired forward Jesse Ylönen from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Anthony Angello.

The Washington Capitals had a choice to make after they were swept out of the first round by the New York Rangers.