Evaluating the NHL’s 9 most surprising breakout teams: Are they contenders or pretenders?

Which breakout NHL teams are built on a sturdy, sustainable foundation that will clinch them a playoff spot in April?

Which NHL teams are most at risk of a shocking playoff miss?

In simulations where Utah misses the playoffs, Winnipeg makes it 62% of the time -- but in those where Utah makes it, the Jets' chances fall to 41%, one of the biggest gaps in one team's odds associated with another team making or missing the playoffs.

Surging teams clash as Oilers, Bruins meet

With one victory secured to open a five-game homestand that leads into the NHL's holiday break, the Boston Bruins get ready for another Western Conference test as they welcome the surging Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.

NHL rumors: Flames’ Rasmus Andersson linked to struggling Eastern Conference team

The Calgary Flames are looking like sellers at the trade deadline, and one struggling Eastern Conference team could be interested.

NHL future watch: Who’s the fastest-rising prospect in each team’s pipeline?

From top picks ready to make the leap to hidden gems ready for a bigger chance, here's each NHL team's fastest-rising prospect.