If you were asked in the pre-season to predict where the Pittsburgh Penguins would be in the standings in late March, most would’ve said in a good position to secure the No. 1-overall pick in the 2026 draft. Michael Amato dives into why it didn't turn out that way.

For teams destined to miss this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs, the final stretch of the season offers a chance to secure better positioning in the draft lottery. Michael Amato takes a look at how the race to the bottom stacks up for the final month of play.

Are the Maple Leafs closer to a rebuild than a retool? Should the Oilers have traded for another goalie at the deadline? Michael Amato explores both questions and more in his Sunday Overreactions.

For as good a showcase the Olympics were for hockey, not everyone escaped unscathed. Michael Amato takes a look at how some injuries could affect the NHL playoff race in this edition of the Friday Four.

A Canada-USA best-on-best matchup for gold is what everyone's been waiting for. Michael Amato takes a look at what NHL analysts are saying about the epic showdown.

From Drew Doughty's steadying presence on Team Canada, to Brock Nelson proving why he deserved a U.S. roster spot, Michael Amato has some observations from the first two days of men's Olympic hockey action in the Friday Four.