October 15, 2026 · HockeySwedes
Original Six: the teams and their history
The Original Six are the NHL clubs from the 1942–1967 era. The six teams, the meaning of the name and their Swedish connections.
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Stories, articles and news reports from Sweden about Swedish NHL players.
October 15, 2026 · HockeySwedes
Swedish NHL captains, past and present
Dahlin, Backlund, Landeskog and Hedman captain NHL teams in 2026/27. Current appointments, notable former captains and the difference between C and A.
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NHL waivers: how the rules work
Who gets a claimed player, who is exempt and what does a two-way contract mean? The rules behind moves between the NHL and AHL.
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NHL playoffs and wild cards explained
How playoff places are awarded and the bracket is built, illustrated by Dallas, Nashville and Colorado’s run to the 2022 Stanley Cup.
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NHL rink dimensions: how they compare with the SHL
NHL ice measures 200 × 85 feet, about 61 × 26 metres. Compare the dimensions with the SHL’s 60 × 30 metres and international standards.
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Who was the first Swede in the NHL?
Gus Forslund was the first Sweden-born player, Ulf Sterner arrived from Swedish hockey and Thommie Bergman established an NHL place. Three different milestones.
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How many NHL games are played? 84 from 2026/27
Each NHL team plays 84 regular-season games in 2026/27. How opponents are allocated and how preseason and playoff totals differ.
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The NHL draft: order and lottery
7 rounds, a lottery and player rights that are not a signed contract. How the draft works and what selection means for a Swedish prospect.
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NHL expansion history: from the Original Six to 32 teams
New clubs, relocated teams and Utah’s separate arrangement. Follow NHL expansion and William Karlsson’s first season in Vegas.
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NHL trade deadline: date, Swedish time and trade rules
What changes at the deadline, and why do clubs exchange players for picks? The reported 2027 date and real Swedish examples from the trade market.
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What is the AHL? NHL affiliates and Swedish players’ routes
The AHL is the NHL’s main development league. Affiliates, recalls and contracts explained through Gustav Nyquist’s season with Grand Rapids and Detroit.
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NHL rookie contracts: salary, bonuses and AAV
NHL and AHL pay can differ under a rookie contract. How entry-level contracts, bonuses and AAV work under the 2026/27 rules.
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What is a Gordie Howe hat trick? Landeskog’s playoff example
A goal, an assist and a fight in one game. Gabriel Landeskog’s 2021 playoff opener against St. Louis shows how a Gordie Howe hat trick works.
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The NHL salary cap: cap hit, AAV and LTIR explained
The 2026/27 cap is $104 million. How contracts count, why cash salary can differ from cap hit, and how long-term injury relief works.
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SOG, PIM, TOI and +/−: how to read hockey statistics
Shots, ice time and penalty minutes measure different things. Learn the abbreviations through William Karlsson’s first season in Vegas.
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How long is a hockey game? Periods, breaks and overtime
A game has 60 minutes of regulation play, but takes longer to watch. How periods, intermissions and overtime affect an NHL game’s length.
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At home with Viggo Björck: Crosby's stick, backyard practice and Winnipeg
An English guide to SVT's home visit with Viggo Björck: his Crosby keepsake, lunch-break shooting routine, school and excitement about Winnipeg.
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