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| System ID: | jl-174cdf653f4b625dfd93a5c5893d2ef4 |
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| Title: | The NHL's 9 most disappointing players of 2025-26, from failed swings to unexpected slumps |
| Link: | Original article on nytimes.com |
| Region: | US |
| Topics: | slumps; nhls; play; scoring; goals; defensive; points; swings; players; cap; hes; season; unexpected; fiveonfive; games; failed; disappointing; 202526; Chris Drury; J. T. Miller; Elias Pettersson; Ottawa Senators; Goaltender; New York Rangers; National Hockey League; Playoffs; Jonathan Drouin; Linus Ullmark; Evan Bouchard; Tristan Jarry; Viktor Arvidsson; Connor Brown (ice hockey); Trent Frederic; Andrew Mangiapane; Corey Perry; Eastern Conference (NHL); Evander Kane; Salary cap; Defenceman; Captain (ice hockey); General manager; Free agent |
| Datetime: | 3/27/2026, 10:00:24 AM |
| Summary: | The 33-year-old has scored 42 points in 58 games (59 points per 82 games pace) in a year where he’s been laboring through injuries. AdvertisementTrent Frederic, Edmonton OilersWith Evan Bouchard due for a new contract, the Oilers entered last summer with limited cap flexibility. Led by Byfield’s breakout, the Kings finally appeared to have a dangerous offense to go along with their stifling defensive play. Vegas is the NHL’s leader at limiting five-on-five shots against and owns the second-best expected goals against per 60 rate. He’s racked up just 72 shots on goal, which is a far cry from the 234 he registered last season.... |
