Peter Baugh

New York hockey/features for @TheAthletic. Contact: [email protected]

[Peter Baugh @Peter_Baugh]

“Who I was is not anymore. I haven’t quite figured out where to go from that.”

John and Matty Gaudreau’s closest loved ones have had to navigate incomprehensible grief over the past year, each in their own way. They’ve done it with incredible strength ⬇️
https://t.co/MBr62EikAm

[Peter Baugh @Peter_Baugh]

What’s communication like when a line has two forwards that share a native language and a third that’s the odd-man out? Chatted with players around the league about what’s that like ⬇️

https://t.co/D3wBwmjvsZ

[Peter Baugh @Peter_Baugh]

Just chatted with Daxon Rudolph — a name to watch in the top 10 — at the combine. On DU coach David Carle's track record: "It's so appealing the amount of success they've had in that program, especially with him. Looking forward to playing for a guy like that."

[Brad Elliott Schlossman @SchlossmanGF]

Prince Albert D Daxon Rudolph, who will go in the first round of the NHL Draft this month, has informed teams he will be going to Denver this season.

[Peter Baugh @Peter_Baugh]

Stick taps to @JesseGranger_ for talking to Jack Eichel about playing between Dorofeyev and Barbashev

[Peter Baugh @Peter_Baugh]

What’s communication like when a line has two forwards that share a native language and a third that’s the odd-man out? Chatted with players around the league about what’s that like ⬇️

https://t.co/D3wBwmjvsZ

[Pierre LeBrun @PierreVLeBrun]

Looking like Anders Lee is preparing to hit free agency. His agent Neil Sheehy met with Isles GM Mathieu Darche today. Both sides far apart. The Isles intend to keep trying, they want their captain back. But Lee appears most likely headed to market at the moment. Obviously things could change between now and July 1.

[Scott Wheeler @scottcwheeler]

My final #2026NHLDraft ranking is out @TheAthletic!
- Top 100, with full reports
- Player tiers, features, and more
- Sortable user interface

🎁 Free to read: https://t.co/ZdV4s5v9sv

[Chris Johnston @reporterchris]

The 2027 NHL All Star Weekend on Long Island will feature a new format: Skills competition on Friday featuring 10 players aged 25 and under; 3-on-3 tournament on Saturday afternoon featuring 5 teams (Canada, U.S., Finland, Sweden, rest of the world).

[Corey Masisak @cmasisak22]

Here is a statement from KSE vice chairman Josh Kroenke on former #Avs GM Chris MacFarland.

Joe Sakic is the interim GM.

[Pierre LeBrun @PierreVLeBrun]

The Predators are expected to announce the hiring of Chris MacFarland today.

[Candace Buckner @CandaceDBuckner]

Carter Hart is 4 wins from the Stanley Cup. The Golden Knights still don’t want to talk about his past https://t.co/kCuwfqws0y

[Jesse Granger @JesseGranger_]

Pikachu, Charmander, Dragonite, Charizard & Snorlax

These are often the topics of discussion inside the Golden Knights’ team hotel lounge.

My story, on how a group of players have become Pokémon Masters while marching to the Stanley Cup Final ⤵️
https://t.co/7QB1HFW51i

[Peter Baugh @Peter_Baugh]

From the NYC area, the Islanders' Matthew Schaefer (12th) and Rangers' Adam Fox (14th) both appeared on at least one ballot.

[Peter Baugh @Peter_Baugh]

Here's the full voting breakdown for the Norris Trophy:

[NHL @NHL]

🗣️ ZACH WERENSKI IS A NORRIS TROPHY WINNER

The James Norris Memorial Trophy is presented annually to the defenseman who demonstrates the greatest all-around ability in his position. 👏 #NHLAwards

[Pierre LeBrun @PierreVLeBrun]

The Nashville Predators have been given permission to speak with Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland, according to sources. See where it goes from there.

[Sean Gentille @seangentille]

In October Carter Hart spoke non-specifically abt how he’d grown during his suspension, and about plans “to show the community my true character.”

Monday, I asked for an update. He answered. Then his Media Day ended quick and early.

Free, full story ⤵️

https://t.co/jEYlplqGrr

[Peter Baugh @Peter_Baugh]

It’s fair to wonder if K’Andre Miller could have found his current level in New York. But that in itself is an issue: Why was a talented, relatively young defenseman unable to find consistency with the Rangers yet able to blossom right after leaving?
https://t.co/XbfuvgZsqu

[Thomas Drance @ThomasDrance]

Vancouver #Canucks name Manny Malhotra as head coach https://t.co/r7UCQEnrLJ via @NYTimes

[New Jersey Devils @NJDevils]

BIG deal? Yeah, we'd say so.

We've signed Anton Silayev to a three-year, entry-level contract.

📰: https://t.co/vDihjFjFeC

[Peter Baugh @Peter_Baugh]

Urho Vaakanainen picks up a Worlds gold medal

[Chris Johnston @reporterchris]

Konsta Helenius scores the Golden Goal for Finland 🇫🇮