NHL season preview: Power Rankings, X factors, predictions
After a wild offseason that included multiple superstars joining or leaving the Calgary Flames, opening night of the 2022-23 NHL season is fast approaching.
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NHL teams' offseason keys, including free agency, draft needs - ESPN
The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs are about to begin, which means that while 16 NHL teams are looking forward to their shot at the best trophy in sports, 16 others will be looking ahead to the offseason.
2026 Stanley Cup playoff picks: Every first-round series - ESPN
The 2025-26 NHL regular season is officially in the books. Sixteen of the league's teams have made the postseason bracket, and 16 have been eliminated.
Olympics 2026: Standouts, disappointments from all 32 NHL teams - ESPN
The 2026 Olympic men's hockey tournament ended in thrilling fashion Sunday, with the United States winning 2-1 in overtime against Canada.
2026 Olympics: Predictions for the USA-Canada gold medal men's hockey game - ESPN
It has all come down to one game for ultimate glory in the 2026 Olympic men's hockey tournament.
Sources: Barry Trotz set to retire as Predators GM - ESPN
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Barry Trotz is retiring as general manager of the Nashville Predators after just under three years on the job but will stay on until a successor is found, sources confirmed to ESPN's Kristen Shilton and Greg Wyshynski.
Rasmus Dahlin rejoins Sabres after leave to care for fiancée - ESPN
Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin has rejoined the team following his leave of absence to be with his fiancée in Sweden, where she continues to recover from a heart transplant.
NHL season preview: Strengths, weaknesses, X factors for all 32 teams - ESPN
Opening night of the 2025-26 NHL season is Tuesday, featuring a tripleheader of games on ESPN: Chicago Blackhawks-Florida Panthers at 5 p.m. ET (including the Stanley Cup banner-raising), Pittsburgh Penguins-New York Rangers at 8 p.m. ET, and Colorado Avalanche-Los Angeles Kings at 10:30 p.m. ET.
2025 NHL team report cards: Draft, free agency and trades - ESPN
The compressed NHL offseason — draft, mega-trades and free agency all within a 10-day period — is an opportunity for every front office to improve its roster. Some general managers need just a few players to remain a top Stanley Cup contender — or ascend to that status. Others need to be a bit more aggressive to raise their club's competitive level, or perhaps their vision is on 2026-27 or beyond for a serious playoff push.