The Montreal Canadiens look like they're in for a dreadful season, but every NHL team has a vast range of outcomes.

If they can exceed expectations, and Price bounces back, perhaps the Canadiens can attain that respectability in a brutal division. If not, it's going to be a long year.

The NHL is full of surprises every year, but that doesn't mean we're not going to try and guess what they will be.

The Winnipeg Jets look like a rock-solid Cup contender, but every NHL team has a vast range of outcomes.

Following the worst season of his NHL career, it has been reported that Jori Lehtera of the Philadelphia Flyers is one of 23 suspects connected to a cocaine ring that is being investigated in Finland.

Drafting rookies in standard Yahoo Fantasy Hockey leagues might not prudent, but we've made a list of 10 who could make an impact.

Despite the fact John Tavares is now with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Sabres and Islanders will still face off at the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa.

The Golden Knights lock Shea Theodore down with a seven-year contract worth a lean $5.2 million annually.

The Philadelphia Flyers shouldn't struggle to score this year, but keeping pucks out could be an issue.

The acquisition of Erik Karlsson brings an incredible dynamic to the Sharks' back end.

Who will be on Sidney Crosby's right side for the Penguins? That's among the questions to answer that will impact fantasy drafts.

The NHL superstar says the players seem to be getting on the same page ahead of the NHL and NHLPA's next Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations.

If you're going to win your fantasy league you're going to have to put your faith in a couple of kids. Here are a few options via your friend Fantasy Cants.

Aaron Ekblad hinted at retribution when asked about the Max Domi sucker punch that left him with a broken nose.

The Canadiens idea that they are going to turn Max Domi into a number one centre is optimistic to say the least.

The All-Pro defensive back is looking to buy some hockey gear and really give hockey a chance.

Max Domi will sit for the remainder of the preseason for his sucker punch on Aaron Ekblad.

As the NHL becomes a more skill-dominated league its captains are beginning to reflect that.

The Countdown is a quick look at some of the big stories in hockey, which this week includes the Leafs' power play,

The NHL has reached a partnership with Jagermeister, making it its 'official shot.''

Brandon Saad and Matt Murray are two of the players in position to rebound in 2018 after down years last season.

The Washington Capitals new penalty-killing strategy is raising questions about how NHL teams should use their stars.

The top AHL players who have a chance to get called up and make a meaningful impact in fantasy hockey in 2018.

In one fell swoop the San Jose Sharks have moved themselves in the NHL's upper echelon.

Marking an unofficial end of an era, Detroit Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg has been forced to close the book on his career.

The NHL superstar seemed to be in disbelief when addressing the media and fans about the trade which sent him to San Jose.

New York Islanders' goaltender Robin Lehner has opened up about his substance abuse and depression in a first-person special for The Athletic.

Tyler Seguin's mega extension is an obvious coup, but a win for the Dallas Stars as well.

Police say Watson assaulted his girlfriend, who gave birth to their child just weeks prior, at a gas station in Tennessee last June.

Based on the comments Lou Lamoriello made to The New York Post recently, the New York Islanders have turned the page on John Tavares.

In the latest NHL countdown, we look at Eugene Melnyk's weird video, Steve Goodbyzerman, a Bruins trade and future labor strife.

The Toronto centre was quickly met by NHL officials for a drug test after he scored four goals in his first National Hockey League game.

The veteran netminder is going all out for the design of his mask for the upcoming season.

According to multiple sources, Tampa Bay's general manager Steve Yzerman will be moving into a senior advisory role in this, the final year of his current contract.

Eugene Melynk, the owner of the Ottawa Senators, sat down for a chat with Mark Borowiecki in a bizarre video released by the team.

The Max Pacioretty trade is just the latest example of incompetence from Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin.

Montreal Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty has been traded to the Vegas Golden Knights for Tomas Tatar, Nick Suzuki and a second round pick in the 2019 draft.

The Montreal Canadiens have traded captain Max Pacioretty to the Vegas Golden Knights after he spent 10 years with the team.

Saturday's clash between the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs in Montreal, the second game of a rookie tournament also featuring the hometown Canadiens, was a barn burner. 

The young Sabre looks destined to live up to the hype that came with being this year's No. 1 pick.

Maple Leafs fans aren't the only ones drinking the Kool-Aid this summer -- players from across the league are, too.

With NHL training camps opening in 10 days, there's plenty of questions to answer.

Jalen Ramsey claimed he could make the NHL after just six months of training. Some NHL players weren't amused by his optimism.

Blake Wheeler's five-year, $41.25 million extension is yet another sign that NHL GMs continue to gamble with players north of 30 years old.

Attorneys for a group of former NHL players who are suing the league over concussions have recently engaged in negotiations with representatives of the league.

Media are lucky to have the opportunity to enter NHL dressing rooms and ask the questions they want answered. Some players tell us the rules that must be followed though.

There are many hot button topics surrounding the NHL right now. Unfortunately, there has been one key issue that hasn’t received the attention that it deserves amongst the sport’s elite: face tattoos.

In the latest NHL countdown, we look at the Canadiens' real problem, maybe making a mistake in Boston and that bizarre Blake Wheeler deal.

It's not entirely fair to vilify the NHL for suspending Nate Schmidt, but they haven't exactly earned the benefit of the doubt on any issue.