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2025 NHL draft prospect watch list: The players who will dominate the discourse this season
With the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup in the rearview mirror, draft season has begun across the globe. Here are the most intriguing skaters right now.
GRADING THE TRADES
How the Yaroslav Askarov addition accelerates the Sharks' rebuild
No. 1 pick Macklin Celebrini will have the top goalie prospect in hockey behind him; has the timeline been moved up? Here are our grades for both GMs.
Why Rutger McGroarty-Brayden Yager swap is a win-win
The Michigan forward is an instant boost to the Penguins' pipeline, but the Jets don't come away empty-handed. We grade both GMs here.
Laine deal a low-risk, high-reward move for the Canadiens
The change of scenery for the Finnish forward could result in a major upgrade to Montreal's offense. We grade both GMs on the swap.
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CALDER TROPHY WATCH
A LOOK AT 12 TOP CANDIDATES
Way-too-early Calder Trophy watch for 2024-25: Is it Macklin Celebrini's race to lose?
Here are the top candidates to win the NHL's rookie of the year award next season, and the first overall pick will have some tough competition.
POWER RANKINGS
NHL Power Rankings: Way-too-early edition for the 2024-25 season
With the draft, free agency and the first wave of summer blockbusters in the rearview mirror, here's how each team stands looking ahead to the fall.
Fantasy Hockey
2024 NHL offseason moves: Fantasy impact of trades, signings
Fantasy hockey analysis of every major trade, signing, and role change from this year's NHL offseason moves.
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Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau dies at age 31
Columbus Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, died Thursday in what the team calls an "unimaginable tragedy."
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- Former first-rounder Zadina signs with Swiss club
- Johnny Gaudreau's widow: 'You were perfect'
- Hurricanes sign Jarvis to 8-year, $63.2M contract
- Blue Jackets' Gaudreau killed in car-bike crash
- Survey: Venues fall short on invisible disabilities
- Hurricanes' Fast likely out for season after surgery
- Brossoit has knee surgery, to miss start of camp
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Offseason keys for NHL teams, including draft, free agency
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook.
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Ranking every NHL team's prospects: Why the Sabres are No. 1
Clubs will add to their pools of young talent in the draft, but who has the best system right now? We count them down from 32 to 1.
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Keanu Reeves signs one-day contract with Windsor Spitfires
Keanu Reeves' autographed jersey from his ceremonial one-day stint with the team will be auctioned off for charity.
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Inside the Quebec factory where NHL jerseys are created
The NHL is confident that players and fans will be pleased with the changeover in designers since the manufacturer will remain the same.
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Panthers' celebration takes Stanley Cup into Atlantic Ocean
After winning the Stanley Cup Monday night, the Panthers took to the streets of Fort Lauderdale Tuesday morning to celebrate.
