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2025-26 NHL Season Preview

3 Fringe Maple Leafs Forwards Who Could Break Out in 2025-26

The Old Prof | August 9, 2025

As the Toronto Maple Leafs get ready for training camp, a bunch of players are quietly jockeying for spots and bigger roles. These aren’t the headline stars everyone talks about—they’re…

Categories Editor's Choice, Season Previews, Toronto Maple Leafs

3 Teams in & 3 Teams Out of the NHL Playoffs in 2026

Alex Chauvancy | August 8, 2025

There are always a couple of new teams that find their way into the NHL playoffs each season. Last season was no different, as the New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators…

Categories Editor Picks, Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, Season Previews, St Louis Blues, Utah Mammoth, Vancouver Canucks

Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Alexandre Carrier 

Blain Potvin | August 6, 2025

The offseason leading into the 2025-26 season continues, and with the major events such as the NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Season Previews

NHL’s Top 5 Forward Lines for 2025-26

Devora Slonim | August 6, 2025

While individual talent typically headlines the league, it’s the synergy between linemates that defines a team’s success. Whether it’s long-established trios with years of familiarity or newly formed lines already…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Season Previews, Tampa Bay Lightning

5 NHL Teams That Could Regress in 2025-26

Alex Chauvancy | August 5, 2025

The 2024-25 NHL season was one filled with surprises. We saw more than a few in the standings, especially among some teams that qualified for the playoffs. But not all…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Editor Picks, Montreal Canadiens, Season Previews, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets

Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Noah Dobson

Blain Potvin | August 5, 2025

The offseason leading into the 2025-26 season continues, and with the major events such as the NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Season Previews

Predicting the Rangers’ Place in the Metro Division in 2025-26

Nicholas Seitz | August 4, 2025

Heading into last season, the Rangers were expected to finish top three in the Metropolitan Division. But a bevy of problems ultimately led to them becoming one of the most…

Categories New York Rangers, Previews and Predictions

3 Questions Facing the Winnipeg Jets in 2025-26

Marc Sautter | August 4, 2025

For the last two years, the Winnipeg Jets have faced many questions heading into the regular season, only to dominate from pillar to post and prove everyone wrong. This offseason…

Categories Editor's Choice, Winnipeg Jets

Are the Blue Jackets Ready to Leapfrog the Rangers Again in 2025-26?

Mark Scheig | August 4, 2025

The Columbus Blue Jackets finished the 2024-25 season four points ahead of the New York Rangers in the Metropolitan Division. Hardly anyone saw this possibility coming before the season. But…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Rangers, Season Previews

Blackhawks Balancing Act: Reflecting on the Roles of the Veterans & the Kids

Gail Kauchak | July 31, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks have made it clear they’re committing to their youth this upcoming season. But in response to my recent 2025-26 player projections, I received numerous comments that despite…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Season Previews

NHL’s Top 10 Defensive Pairings for 2025-26

Justin Giampietro | July 29, 2025

Though spreading the wealth may sometimes be a good idea, Stanley Cup contenders often have an elite top pairing, able to control the pace of play at both ends of…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, New York Rangers, Season Previews, St Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets

Every Team’s Top Breakout Candidate for 2025-26: Pacific Division

Justin Giampietro | July 27, 2025

This is the final edition of my top breakout candidates for each team in 2025–26, with the Atlantic Division covered here, the Central Division covered here, and the Metropolitan Division…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, Season Previews, Seattle Kraken, Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights
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