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NHL Awards Watch: The MVP race tightens up -- and adds more contenders
At the midway mark of the 2024-25 season, are some awards already sewn up? We checked in with a panel of PHWA voters to check the temperature.
NHL betting: Can the Maple Leafs win the Presidents' Trophy?
Why there's value to be found in a play on Toronto to have the NHL's best regular-season record.
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SAME OLD SABRES?
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Can the Sabres salvage their season? What must happen to get back in playoff mix
As the Bills prepare for another playoff run in the NFL, Buffalo's hockey team appears poised to extend their postseason drought.
FIXING THE RANGERS
NHL
Trade Zibanejad? Trade Miller? Trade everyone??? How NHL execs, a former player would fix the Rangers
After trips to the conference finals in two of the past three seasons, New York is near the basement in 2024-25. Can the season be salvaged?
POWER RANKINGS
NHL Power Rankings: Jets soar up to No. 1, plus New Year's resolutions for each team
A major shuffle in the voting gives us a brand-new order in the top five. Plus, here's what each team must focus on as the calendar has flipped.
4 NATIONS FACEOFF
COMING IN FEBRUARY
Grading the 4 Nations Face-Off rosters, plus snubs and surprises
The 23-player lists are out. Which teams look the best, based on available talent from which they chose? Who missed the mark?
NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Central: Schedule, rosters, news, how to watch
Best-on-best international hockey returns in February, 2025. Explore the full schedule, rosters, and coverage on each team.
Everything you need to know about the 4 Nations Face-Off: Format, schedule, players, what's next
A best-on-best international tournament is coming Feb. 12-20. Get all the details you need to know about it here.
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- Wild sign goalie Ferguson to two-way contract
- Jets' Miller has fractured larynx after hit by puck
- NHL mental health program expanding to minors
- Suspect in Gaudreaus' deaths pleads not guilty
- Cup-winning coach, ex-player MacNeil dies at 89
- Rangers claim Kaliyev off waivers from Kings
- Maple Leafs forward Domi fined $5K for elbowing
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NHL trade grades: Report cards for the Kaapo Kakko swap
The No. 2 pick of the 2019 draft is headed to Seattle. How did the GMs do on this one? Plus, grades on all the other big deals of the 2024-25 season.
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2024-25 NHL trade tiers Big Board: Who could be on the move?
While the trade deadline isn't until March 7, significant trades have already happened. Here are 68 players who could join a new team.
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NHL Future Power Rankings: Prospect, cap, roster predictions
Which NHL teams are set up for long-term success? We stacked all 32 franchises' expectations through 2026-27.
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Sights and sounds from the Blues-Blackhawks Winter Classic
The Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues are facing off in the 2025 Winter Classic at Wrigley Field.
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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.
