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Pittsburgh Penguins v Washington Capitals

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How different would the NHL look if the 2004-05 lockout never happened?

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Maple Leafs will feel the loss of Mitch Marner without significant offseason moves

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Edmonton Oilers: the last stand for a declining power in the west

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How the NHL fared at the 2025 ESPY Awards

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Jun 17, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Adam Henrique (19) faces off against Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell (15) during the second period in game six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The 2025-26 NHL season is loaded with can't-miss rivalries and headline matchups

2025 NHL Draft

Buffalo Sabres reveal their season schedule with opponents as chicken wings

Montreal Canadiens Introduce Kent Hughes

Canadiens make offseason strides but still leave fans with questions

Los Angeles Kings v Toronto Maple Leafs

What if Wayne Gretzky's infamous high-stick on Doug Gilmour in 1993 was called?

Eastern Conference

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Dallas Stars v Edmonton Oilers - Game Four

Red Wings need one more piece this summer to break playoff drought

Apr 25, 2025; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec (17) celebrates his game winning goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second overtime in game three of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

Key offseason additions put Devils on track for a playoff breakthrough

Washington Capitals v Montreal Canadiens - Game Four

Canadiens goaltender Dobes earns new contract for 2025-26 season

2025 NHL Draft

Islanders' Kashawn Aitcheson could become a franchise defenseman

Western Conference

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Washington Capitals v Carolina Hurricanes - Game Three

Subtle changes keep Avalanche firmly in Stanley Cup hunt

Apr 11, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson (4) against the Minnesota Wild during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Flames take a risk staying quiet this offseason with playoffs on the line

Apr 10, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) and right wing Brock Boeser (6) in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Canucks’ offseason strategy must convince Quinn Hughes they can win

2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft - Round 2-7

Sharks, Grier keep adding key pieces for future success

2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft, Rounds 2-7

NHL Draft

The NHL Draft's weirdest moments are better than fiction

Rumors

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Edmonton Oilers v Vegas Golden Knights

The star-studded 2026 NHL free agent class could reshape the entire league

Dec 17, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) plays the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Bowen Byram hints at an exit from the Sabres, and these teams are thrilled

Toronto Maple Leafs v Vegas Golden Knights

Mitch Marner linked to a surprising team in new rumors ahead of free agency

Montreal Canadiens v New York Islanders

Could a Noah Dobson trade help Islanders draft a hometown prospect?

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1992 Eric Lindros

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What if the Quebec Nordiques never traded Eric Lindros to the Flyers?

Holmstrom, recently extended to a bridge deal by the New York Islanders, has been a pleasant surprise in his explosive development to an NHL top-six forward.

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The best restricted free agent contracts of the NHL offseason

Dec 31, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jack Roslovic (96) scores a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

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Best NHL players still available two weeks into free agency

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; The draft board is seen following the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Decentralized NHL Draft might be here to stay

Team Switzerland v Team Canada

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Gavin McKenna’s Penn State commitment could change the landscape of the NCAA

Apr 17, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Calgary Flames left wing Dryden Hunt (15), defenseman Zayne Parekh (89) and center Nazem Kadri (91) celebrate after a goal in the third period against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The Flames may have struck gold with Zayne Parekh

Apr 16, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov (93) plays the puck against Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Domenick Fensore (89) in the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

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3 NHL rookies who could take the league by storm in 2025-26

Matthew Knies, a power forward, recently received a 6-year contract extension with a $7.75 million AAV.

Free Agency

The most questionable restricted free agent deals of the NHL offseason

Guy's Night Out With Victor Cruz And Justin Tuck at Lord & Taylor

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What Don LaGreca brings to the New Jersey Devils' broadcast booth

NHL, NHLPA Joint Media Availability

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What we already know about the NHL's new CBA agreement

Kirby Dach was once seen as apart of the future of the Canadien's top six, but his injury history has garnered speculations if he can ever play again to his true potential.

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Revisiting the memorable three-way trade during the 2022 NHL Draft

Brock Boeser was given a 7 year contract, on July 1st, 2025, to stay in Vancouver at a $7.25 million AAV.

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The best contracts of the NHL offseason (so far)