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It’s still early, but two weeks into the NHL season, several teams that missed the playoffs last year are off to hot starts. We took a closer look at five of them and asked a simple question: contender or pretender?
Multiple NHL teams need their stars to break early-season funk
Here are five NHL players whose teams need them to get back on track as soon as possible.
NHL Week 1 reactions: What’s real — and what's a mirage?
The first full week of the NHL season is officially in the books. After 48 games, trends are emerging — and so are mirages.
NHL Metropolitan Division predictions 2025-26: Which teams will beat, match or miss point projections?
The NHL preseason is underway, and the regular season is quickly approaching, with opening night set for October 7.
NHL Atlantic Division predictions 2025-26: Which teams will beat, match or miss point projections?
The NHL preseason is underway, and the regular season is quickly approaching, with opening night set for Oct. 7. We evaluated every team in each division, comparing their outlook to current FanDuel team points betting odds.
Can't-miss training-camp battles to watch in NHL's Western Conference
NHL rookie camps are winding down, soon giving way to full training camps and preseason action. With the regular season nearing, let's examine key position battles for every team in the Western Conference.
Beasts in the East: Can't-miss training-camp battles to watch in NHL's Eastern Conference
NHL rookie camps are winding down, soon giving way to full training camps and preseason action. With the regular season nearing, let's examine key position battles for every team in the Eastern Conference.
Biggest question facing each NHL Western Conference team ahead of training camp
Training camp for all NHL teams will open later this month. No team will enter 2025-26 without questions, so here's the biggest one facing each team in the Western Conference.
Biggest question facing each NHL Eastern Conference team ahead of training camp
Training camp for all NHL teams will open later this month. No team will enter 2025-26 without questions, so here's the biggest one facing each team in the Eastern Conference.
This Rangers defenseman should outperform his NHL Network ranking
Adam Fox, the superstar defenseman for the New York Rangers, was dropped in NHL Network's annual ranking of defenders to 16th overall this summer.
Five likely NHL bounce-back candidates for 2025-26
Perhaps no sport has as many variables as hockey when it comes to statistical outcomes. Hockey players routinely play hurt and coaching systems can have enormous impact year to year.
NHL players who will send their GM a 'thank you' card next summer
While it's possible a few moves will still occur in NHL free agency, most of the major wheeling and dealing is on pause. Here's a look at five players who will benefit the most this season from moves made by general managers.
Five more NHL trade candidates to watch until 2026 deadline
We took a look at five likely trade candidates between now and the upcoming trade deadline on Wednesday. Let's take a look at five additional candidates.
Numerous games stand out among NHL's newly released 2025-26 schedule
Some highlights of the 2025-26 NHL schedule.
Five NHL trade candidates to watch until 2026 deadline
While the most active portion of the NHL offseason is over, a significant amount of cap space remains, creating the possibility of a more robust trade market than usual.
NHL's 2025-26 opening night slate is a showcase opportunity for the league
The NHL released it's opening night slate for the 2025-26 season — featuring the three biggest American markets, the defending Stanley Cup champions and several of the sports biggest superstars and rising stars.
NHL Western Conference free-agency recap
Here's how free agency has impacted every team in the Western Conference.
NHL Eastern Conference free-agency recap
Nearly 200 players have signed contracts since NHL free agency opened July 1.
2025 NHL Draft winners, losers: Big night for Islanders but not for the fans
The first round of the 2025 NHL Draft is, finally, a wrap. There were, as always, winners and losers — teams, players and fans alike.
Noah Dobson trade a rare win-win for Islanders, Canadiens
Here's how we would grade the Noah Dobson trade from both the Isles and Candiens' perspective.
Trade grades: Mammoth win for Utah in acquiring JJ Peterka
Utah acquired budding star JJ Peterka from Buffalo Wednesday night in exchange for defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Doan.
Trade grades: Canucks bail out division rival in Evander Kane trade
Evander Kane, a power forward who brings an element of chaos and spice both on-ice and off it, will depart Edmonton after four seasons in which the Oilers
Best NHL fits for Boston College star James Hagens
Here are the most interesting fits for the next potential American-born star, who could don an NHL uniform as early as the 2025-26 season.
Why Rangers sending first-round pick to Penguins has leaguewide implications
The New York Rangers are sending their first-round pick in Friday's NHL Draft (No. 12 overall) to the Pittsburgh Penguins to satisfy the conditions of their in-season acquisition of center J.T.
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