Greg Wyshynski
@wyshynski.bsky.social
Senior NHL Writer at ESPN, ex-Puck Daddy and NJ native. Did I mention I love people? Email: greg.wyshynski@espn dot com. http://patreon.com/pucksoup
Winners and losers of Kirill Kaprizov's NHL record-setting contract. My latest: www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
Winners and losers of Kirill Kaprizov's NHL record-setting contract
Here's how Connor McDavid, Mikko Rantanen, Kyle Connor and others should feel after the winger's new pact.
espn.com
Trevor Zegras on his Anaheim Ducks crash out, the mental anxiety of trade rumors, his 2nd chance with Philadelphia Flyers, golfing with the Hughes bros, calling his coach "Taco," NHL shootout moves ... ... Trevor Zegras on pretty much everything. My story: www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
Post-Ducks crashout, how Trevor Zegras can recapture the 'magic' with the Flyers
The cover athlete from EA Sports' NHL 23 hit a wall in Anaheim, but gets a reset after a trade to Philly.
espn.com
The 5 questions I have about Robot Umps. New on the Puck Soup Podcast Patreon. Enjoy! www.patreon.com/posts/5-ques...
5 questions I have about robot umps | Puck Soup
Get more from Puck Soup on Patreon
patreon.com
Today's #MvsW. Great discussions about the Kirill Kaprizov drama with Russo and the Aleksander Barkov injury fallout, William Nylander's content creation and how much access the NHL will actually allow. Enjoy! www.youtube.com/live/ACQLzNH...
Barkov Injury, Kaprizov, and Capitals ft. Greg Wyshynski & Michael Russo | The Sheet with Jeff Marek
YouTube video by Daily Faceoff
youtube.com
It's #MvsW day on The Sheet! Barkov injury, NHL players creating their own media and Michael Russo joins!
Barkov Injury, Kaprizov, and Capitals ft. Greg Wyshynski & Michael Russo | The Sheet with Jeff Marek
YouTube video by Daily Faceoff
youtube.com
Bold predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season! Stanley Cup finalists, coaches getting fired, and what happens with Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby 🤔 www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
Ovi breaks another Gretzky record? A draft lottery surprise? Bold predictions for every NHL team
With opening night approaching on Oct. 7, we take big swings on what will transpire for each team this season.
espn.com
Stanley Cup predictions. Alex Ovechkin breaks another record. A shocking NHL Draft lottery winner. Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid end up where? My BOLD predictions for all 32 teams are here. Let the debates begin! www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
Ovi breaks another Gretzky record? A draft lottery surprise? Bold predictions for every NHL team
With opening night approaching on Oct. 7, we take big swings on what will transpire for each team this season.
espn.com
It's MAREK VS. WYSHYNSKI day! We go live at 1 PM ET on the Daily Faceoff YouTube channel. Talking: - NHL teams that baffle us this season - Pietrangelo health shocker - Marchand on state tax issue - Malkin, Kopitar & more! Join us on #MvsW, won't you?
In June, Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo stepped away from hockey. "The likelihood is low that my body will recover to the standard required to play." On Monday, he wouldn't rule out a return to the NHL this season as he rehabs his hip injury. www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
Vegas star Pietrangelo (hip) won't rule out return
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo will not rule out a return to play this season as he continues to rehab a prolonged hip injury.
espn.com
The 10 players on whom I'm planting my flag in NHL fantasy hockey this season. (Please don't read this, people I'm scheduled to draft against next week...) www.espn.com/fantasy/hock...
Plant my flag list: Greg Wyshynski's 10 must-draft players
Greg Wyshynski reveals the 10 players he's queuing up in every one of his fantasy hockey drafts this season.
espn.com
"You don't have [time] to gracefully dip your toes in the water to start the year. It's a small runway before they start announcing rosters." NHL 4 Nations Face-Off snubs are ready to make their Olympic statements. My latest on ESPN: www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
How Thompson, Bedard, Keller, others are using 4 Nations snubs as Olympic motivation
NHL players will participate in the Games for the first time since 2014, with rosters revealed in January.
espn.com
They were 4 Nations Face-Off snubs. Now, they're doing everything possible to make their Olympic hockey dreams come true. Tage Thompson, Connor Bedard and other NHL stars on the opportunity (and pressure) of a lifetime. My ESPN story: www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
How Thompson, Bedard, Keller, others are using 4 Nations snubs as Olympic motivation
NHL players will participate in the Games for the first time since 2014, with rosters revealed in January.
espn.com
ESPN's first WWE premium live event is this weekend's Wrestlepalooza, and I am here to catch you up on all the storylines that got us here (with the usual snark). www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/...
WWE Wrestlepalooza preview: Cena-Lesnar to kick off ESPN's first PLE
We break down the major Wrestlepalooza storylines, including John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar and the return of AJ Lee.
espn.com
Alex Ovechkin is undecided if this season will be his last in the NHL, and the Capitals are giving him the space to decide. My story from camp: www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
Ovechkin undecided if '25-26 will be swan song
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin said he hasn't decided whether 2025-26 will be his final NHL season.
espn.com
I wonder whatever happened to this ball at Foley's (rip)
David Trudo@trudo.bsky.social · 11mo agoNow just bring back Foley’s for a meetup and we’ll start curving back to the good timeline.
As mentioned on THE SHEET today: Jeff Marek and I are now bringing you #MvsW TWICE A WEEK this season! NHL debates, ridiculous theories, indulging in Marek’s hockey geekery & interviewing newsmakers. (Mostly) Every Tues. and Thurs. at 1 p.m. ET on X and YouTube via Daily Faceoff. Can't wait!
"I love cereal. Breakfast is the most important meal every day." Alex Ovechkin has launched “Ovi’s Great Crunch,” a “classic cornflakes-style cereal” that celebrates his NHL career goals record and raises funds for pediatric cancer research. My story: www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
'Ovi's Great Crunch': Alex Ovechkin's new cereal hits shelves with nods to Capitals star's career
Ovi's Great Crunch will be available exclusively at Giant Food stores in the Washington, D.C., area.
espn.com
Asked stars on the NHL Player Media Tour for their weirdest equipment quirks, either their own or from their teammates. Some great responses here! Full roundtable answers on hype songs, dress codes and playoff format here: www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
I'd be shocked if this design doesn't eventually become the official home sweater, FWIW
Greg Wyshynski@wyshynski.bsky.social · 11mo agoFolks, the Capitals have a new third jersey. It rocks and has little D.C. Metro Easter eggs on it. Story soon!
The Capitals new third jerseys are like a franchise eras tour with shoutouts to the fans in DC, Maryland and Virginia. "It reminds me of my first year. Good days," Alex Ovechkin told ESPN. "They look cool. I hope fans are going to love it." My story: www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
Capitals pay homage to DMV, past eras with new third jerseys
The uniforms feature several Easter eggs that honor Washington's local fan base, including a District of Columbia flag loop label at the back hem.
espn.com
Folks, the Capitals have a new third jersey. It rocks and has little D.C. Metro Easter eggs on it. Story soon!
Very fun read for you today: The NHL superstar roundtable from the Player Media Tour, as we get their takes on: - Fav cheat meal - The new CBA - Pregame hype song - Weird equipment quirks - Changing playoff format + much more. Enjoy! www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
NHL superstar roundtable: Top players discuss playoff format, cheat meals, hype-up music
Our reporters checked in with dozens of big-name stars ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.
espn.com
Washington Capitals assistant Mitch Love placed on leave by team www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
Assistant coach Love placed on leave by Capitals
Washington assistant coach Mitch Love, 41, who has been with the Capitals since June 2023, has been placed on a team-imposed leave pending results of an NHL investigation, the franchise announced on S...
espn.com
I'm American. Rachel Kryshak is Canadian. We both built 2026 Olympic hockey rosters for our respective nations ... and then got the knives out for each other. The Great Olympic Hockey Debate. Enjoy! www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
Projecting -- and debating -- the Olympic hockey rosters for Team USA and Canada
It's not only hockey's best rivalry, but one of the nastiest in all of sports. We debate who makes the cut.
espn.com
Jack Hughes on Rutherford's "play w/ his brothers" comment: “Honestly I was a little surprised that he would be so forthcoming with that. If he wants to talk about the Quinn situation, go for it. I don't have much control of the matter. I think we'll see what happens.” www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
Hughes brothers weigh in on Rutherford remark
New Jersey's Jack Hughes and his brother, Vancouver's Quinn Hughes, addressed comments made by Canucks executive Jim Rutherford, who said the team's ability to re-sign Quinn might come down to his des...
espn.com
Quinn Hughes said it's possible Canucks fans will view him differently after team pres. Jim Rutherford declared the defenseman "wants to play with his brothers" Jack and Luke Hughes of the New Jersey Devils. My story, with comments from Jack and Quinn. www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...
Hughes brothers weigh in on Rutherford remark
New Jersey's Jack Hughes and his brother, Vancouver's Quinn Hughes, addressed comments made by Canucks executive Jim Rutherford, who said the team's ability to re-sign Quinn may come down to his desir...
espn.com
I asked Quinn Hughes about Canucks president Jim Rutherford's public declaration that Hughes "wants to play with his brother." “I don’t know … Jim's a smart guy. Jim's doing, you know, what he wants to do. I’ve got a lot of respect for Jim, so I'll just leave it that.”
