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2025-26 NHL Season Preview

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

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

Justin Giampietro | July 25, 2025

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

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Season Previews, Washington Capitals

NHL’s Top 5 Schedule Release Videos for 2025-26

Sylvie McCarthy | July 23, 2025

The 2025-26 NHL season now feels a bit closer since the schedule was announced on July 16. Teams across the league took to social media, posting promotional videos of their…

Categories Boston Bruins, Columbus Blue Jackets, Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins, Season Previews

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

Justin Giampietro | July 23, 2025

This is the second edition of my top breakout candidates for each team in 2025–26. Next up is the Central Division—let’s dive in. Chicago Blackhawks: Connor Bedard After registering 61…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, Season Previews, St Louis Blues, Utah Mammoth, Winnipeg Jets

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

Justin Giampietro | July 20, 2025

Over the next few days, I’ll be ranking every team’s top breakout candidate for the 2025–26 season. Up first is the Atlantic Division. Boston Bruins: Mason Lohrei While the Boston…

Categories Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Season Previews, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs

Blackhawks 2025-26 Season Schedule: 10 Games to Circle

Gail Kauchak | July 18, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks released their 2025-26 season schedule earlier this week (Jul. 16). This will be Connor Bedard’s third season in the NHL, with many other youngsters joining him. The…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks
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Flames’ Zayne Parekh’s Rookie Season Has Been a Colossal Failure

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Danford, Nylander & Being Called Cowards

NHL Rumors: McTavish Uncertainty, Maple Leafs Rumblings, Oilers Make Move

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Flames’ Zayne Parekh’s Rookie Season Has Been a Colossal Failure

Jason Dickinson Is Having an Early Impact on the Oilers

Ducks News & Rumors: Gudas Suspended, Steve Carroll Retirement, and Injury Updates

Kraken News & Rumors: Murray, Nyman, McMann, and More

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