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NHL Season Preview: Rankings 1-32 and What to Know About Every Team
ESPN previews the 2026-27 NHL season with rankings for all 32 teams, weighing whether Carolina can win the Stanley Cup again.
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Grading the Marchenko-Knies Trade for the Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets
Toronto and Columbus swapped high-powered wings on the eve of opening night, prompting an early look at how each side fared in the deal.
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NHL 2026-27 Season Preview: Top Teams, Players and Storylines to Watch
With training camps underway, here's a catch-up guide to the teams, players and questions shaping the new NHL season.
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Flyers' Trevor Zegras Penalized for Tucking In Jersey
Zegras received a minor penalty for improperly wearing his equipment after being warned earlier in the preseason game.
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Penguins' Kuzmenko Takes Leave of Absence After Father's Death
Pittsburgh forward Andrei Kuzmenko is stepping away from the team following the death of his father, who was killed by a bear while fishing in Russia.
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Blue Jackets Sign Adam Fantilli to Six-Year, $82.5 Million Extension
The contract makes the young center the highest-paid player on Columbus' roster heading into the new NHL season.
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NHL Leap-Forward and Regression Candidates to Watch This Season
A look at players, including Matvei Michkov, Michael Misa and Anthony Mantha, projected for a notable rise or decline in production.
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ESPN publishes bold predictions for all 32 NHL teams ahead of new season
The outlet's preview looks at potential surprise award contenders and other unexpected storylines across the league.
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ESPN sorts all 32 NHL teams into tiers of Stanley Cup contenders
The outlet's preseason ranking groups every franchise into one of six tiers ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
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Update: 16 ex-Michigan hockey players sue over alleged sexual hazing
A report from ESPN sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.
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Penguins' Andrei Kuzmenko Returns to Russia After Father Killed by Bear
The Pittsburgh forward is heading back to Russia ahead of the NHL season following his father's death in a bear attack.
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Pakistan beat China 3-0 in Pool B hockey match at Asian Games
The Pakistan hockey team secured a commanding win over China in their Pool B fixture at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
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Mark Messier Says He Is 'Horrified' by Oilers' Hiring of Mike Babcock
The Hall of Fame Oilers great voiced strong criticism after Edmonton brought in Mike Babcock as head coach following past misconduct accusations.
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Mark Messier says he is ‘horrified’ by Oilers’ decision to hire Mike Babcock
The Hall of Famer criticized his former team’s coaching hire, citing Babcock’s controversial history.
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Fantasy Hockey Bounceback Candidates Look to Regain Past Form
A rundown of fantasy hockey players expected to return to previous levels of success, along with others analysts say deserve caution.
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NHL Players Weigh In on Texas Expansion, Rule Changes and Fan Culture in ESPN Poll
A panel of NHL stars shared their views on offseason highlights, a potential Texas franchise and other league topics during the NHL/NHLPA player media tour, according to ESPN.
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Blackhawks Name Connor Bedard Team Captain at 21
Chicago's young forward becomes the second-youngest captain in franchise history, behind only Jonathan Toews.
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Pakistan Crush Thailand 9-0 in Asian Games Hockey Opener
The men's hockey team dominated their Pool B match at the 20th Asian Games in Japan, with Moeen Shakeel opening the scoring.
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NHL Reportedly Considering Expansion Team in Texas
According to ESPN, the National Hockey League could add a 33rd franchise in the coming seasons, with Austin or Houston mentioned as potential home markets.
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Devils Hire Jessica Campbell, First Woman to Coach Full Time in NHL, in Front-Office Role
Sources tell ESPN the New Jersey Devils are bringing in former Seattle Kraken assistant coach Jessica Campbell and longtime Florida Panthers executive Bryan McCabe in development roles.
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