Hockey is a fast-paced, free-flowing game that balances structure with improvisation. It is what makes hockey both chaotic and beautiful at the same time. Stoppages are unpredictable, so set pieces are rare unless they are performed directly off a face-off or during a...

Onto the second half of the WHL season we go, and with it underway, most players who were away at the World Junior Championship in Ottawa have now returned to their respective clubs. That includes 2024 No. 8 draft pick of the Seattle Kraken, Berkly Catton, who...

Overtime and shootout hockey provide edge-of-your-seat excitement, but have you ever stopped to think about how the points awarded for these games shape the NHL standings? Unlike the NHL’s two-point system, leagues like the IIHF and PWHL use a three-point model that prioritizes regulation wins and ensures consistency in points allocation. Inspired by these systems, I’ve explored how different models—including a hypothetical five-point system—might alter NHL standings and better reflect team performance. Would these changes improve the game, or is the current system just fine? Let’s break it all down.