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Living out a childhood dream: Keanu Reeves inks one-day deal with the OHL's 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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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.
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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.
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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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LOOKING AHEAD TO 2025
TOP PROSPECTS IN THE CLASS
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.
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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.
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WHO MADE THE BIGGEST GAINS?
LOOKING AHEAD TO OCTOBER
From adding talent to losing captains: NHL teams that changed the most this offseason
From the Chicago Blackhawks to the Vegas Golden Knights, check out 13 teams most affected by offseason moves both good -- and well, not so good.
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TOP 25 SINCE 2000
Ranking the top 25 NHL players of the 21st century
From Crosby to Thornton, Ovechkin to Chara, here are hockey's best from the past 25 years.
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OFFSEASON GRADES
Who aced the offseason? Report cards for all 32 NHL teams
How well has each GM done so far this summer? The grades are in, including three A's.
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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.
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NHL FREE AGENCY
NHL free agency tracker: Details on all the new deals this summer
Our updated list features details on every player signed, analysis of those moves and buzz on what could happen next.
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NHL free agency 2024: Grades for Tarasenko, Lindholm, Stephenson, more
We weigh in on the team fits and contract terms for the top deals of the summer.
SPORTS BETTING
UPDATED CUP, DIVISION ODDS
2024 NHL betting: Odds to win Stanley Cup, conference
Betting odds and futures for every NHL team to win the 2025 Stanley Cup, their conference and their division.
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NHL trade grades: 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.
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Living out a childhood dream: Keanu Reeves inks one-day deal with the OHL's 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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2024 NHL offseason trade tracker: Latest deals, grades, buzz
Stay up to date on all the moves this summer as all 32 teams re-shape their rosters for the 2024-25 NHL season.
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NHL trade grades: 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 teams' GMs here.
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Hughes brothers' goals from the 2023-24 season
Check out the best goals from Devils teammates Jack and Luke Hughes and Canucks captain Quinn Hughes, as the three brothers are set to be on the cover of the NHL video game series.
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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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Matty Beniers' top plays from last season
Check out some of the best plays from last season that helped Matty Beniers get a seven-year extension with the Kraken.
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Flyers waive Johansen, claim breach of contract
The Flyers placed forward Ryan Johansen on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract due to a "material breach."
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- Diamond to broadcast NBA, NHL games in '24-25
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- Penguins, Jets complete trade of top prospects
- Hughes trio first brothers on NHL game cover
- Blue Jackets sign Sillinger to 2-year, $4.5M deal
- Beniers secures seven-year extension from Kraken
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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.
