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#stanley-cup

It became harder and harder physically,

Everyone thinks that I'm this nice, happy guy... but I also have a dark side,

Hockey careers are strange beasts. Some burn bright and fade quietly. Others, like Dustin Penner's, explode in flashes of brilliance and then implode in ways that leave you shaking your head. Born in Winkler, Manitoba, Penner wasn't the most heralded prospect coming out of the University of Maine or the American Hockey League, but he had the size-6-foot-4, 247 pounds-and the sneaky skill that makes a power forward dangerous. Related: NHL Rumors: McTavish Trade, Draisaitl Theory & Luke Hughes Done? Anaheim got a glimpse of

A look at current NHL award and Stanley Cup odds reveals that sportsbooks see Marner as just as vital to Toronto's past success as Auston Matthews, if not more. With Vegas now carrying stronger Cup odds than the Leafs, and Marner getting equal or better odds in some major award categories, the betting markets are quietly suggesting one thing: the Maple Leafs may be heading for a step back without him.

The Capitals may face regression following their breakout 2024-25 season, raising questions about sustained performance and adaptation to competitive pressures in the league.

EA Sports has named Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk as the cover athlete for NHL 26, marking a significant recognition for the player and franchise.

The Colorado Avalanche go into the 2025-26 season with high expectations after making the playoffs for eight consecutive seasons, holding one Stanley Cup title.

"It's special, obviously, just from my time here as a player, from all that we went through that year, obviously winning at the end of the year. I haven't been back since."

Bennett's contract extension reinforces his role as a pivotal player for the Panthers and highlights his blend of skill and physicality, crucial for the team.

The 2023 NBA Finals were bittersweet for the Indiana Pacers, who faced an unsatisfying underdog ending, compounded by Tyrese Haliburton's injury during crucial games.