2027 NHL Trade Deadline: Date, Time and Roster Rules
The confirmed 2027 NHL trade deadline, why announcements can arrive later, and how playoff eligibility, recalls and the new CBA shape roster decisions.
The NHL Rookie Nine-Game Trial: Entry-Level Contract Slides Explained
The nine-game trial is a contract-year threshold, not a limit on how long a rookie can stay. Here is who qualifies and what the tenth NHL game changes.
Icing vs. Offside in Hockey: A Simple NHL Fan's Guide
Icing concerns a long puck clearance; offside concerns entry into the attacking zone. This NHL guide explains the lines, exceptions and consequences.
NHL Waivers Explained: Claims, Exemptions and Why Clearing Is Not a Release
A fan's guide to regular NHL waivers: the claim-or-clear process, contract misconceptions, recall thresholds and how to interpret an official transaction.
NHL Shootouts and Shutouts: Why a Losing Goalie Can Get One
Detroit lost 1-0 to Montreal in a shootout, yet both goalies recorded shutouts. Here is how NHL shootout rules and individual statistics explain that result.
Can NHL Goalies Score? Goalie Goals, Empty Nets and How Credit Works
Shesterkin's October 2026 goal provides a starting point for understanding goalie scoring, own-goal credit, empty nets and the restrictions on playing the puck.
NHL Head Hits and Suspensions Explained: The Frank Nazar Case
Frank Nazar's October 2026 suspension provides a concrete way to understand head contact, avoidability and the difference between an on-ice penalty and NHL discipline.
Why Was That NHL Goal Disallowed? Video Reviews Explained
Montreal had three goals waved off against Detroit for three different reasons. Learn how goal-line reviews, goalie interference and offside decisions work.
Hockey Positions Explained: A Fan's Guide to Every Role
Understand the six hockey positions, how teammates support each other and why players move beyond a fixed spot. Includes an original rink diagram and watching tips.