Philipp Kurashev recounts his Olympic opening ceremony thrill and marvels at the blistering pace of Macklin Celebrini and Connor McDavid. He breaks down how that elite speed reshapes shifts on international ice. NHL stars like these blur lines between club and country dominance.

Blackhawks prospect Roman Kantserov lights up the KHL with a power-play snipe that pushes him to 32 goals on the season for Metallurg Magnitogorsk. Scouts have pegged him as the perfect complement to Connor Bedard, blending speed and finish to form Chicago's next dynamic duo. Front offices around the league whisper about his NHL readiness, but questions linger on how he adapts to North American ice.

Connor McDavid torched the Olympics as the best player on a star-studded Canadian squad, then returns to lead the NHL in points with odds lagging at nearly 10/1 for the Hart. Front-office whispers suggest voters owe him after past snubs, especially with his heater potential in the Oilers' final 24 games. Quinn Hughes dazzled for the Americans with eight points in six games, positioning him as a Norris dark horse at plus-money while Cale Makar fades.

The Canadian Hockey League just dropped its definitive list of the 50 greatest players to ever lace up in junior hockey over the past 50 years, and the names read like a who's who of hockey immortality. Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, and Sidney Crosby share space with current superstars like Connor McDavid and Connor Bedard, while 31 of the 50 honorees have already earned their Hockey Hall of Fame plaques.

Quinn Hughes steps up on Good Morning America and confirms that he and brother Jack, fresh off their Olympic gold in Italy, are heading to President Trump's State of the Union address tonight alongside some Team USA teammates. The invite came straight from Trump in the locker room after Jack's overtime heroics against Canada, with goalie Connor Hellebuyck's 41 saves sealing the first U.S. men's gold since 1980.

Details emerge on Kyle Connor's celebration after Team Canada's Olympic gold, blending Winnipeg pride with subtle NHL ties. Insiders dish on the guest list and vibes from a night that capped his Milano Cortina heroics. Jets fans crave the full scoop as Connor shifts focus back to the playoff chase.