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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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.
NHL free agency 2025: Grades, fits for all the big signings - ESPN
The 2025 NHL offseason has already been a roller coaster with several key players being traded, 224 prospects finding new homes via the draft, and a slew of re-signings.
Winners, losers and top moments of the 2025 NHL draft - ESPN
The 2025 NHL draft is now complete. Though drafting Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick was no surprise, there was no shortage of shocks as the two-day event proceeded.
2025 NHL draft: Buzz on prospects, trades, free agency - ESPN
Although the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers may never stop celebrating, the NHL offseason has begun.