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'What would Johnny want us to do?' How the Blue Jackets are approaching this season
As NHL training camps opened this week, emotions were still raw after the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, especially in Columbus. The Blue Jackets say they will learn and lean on each other as they navigate the season.
ON THE MOVE THIS SEASON?
Summer signings, trade additions who will rule the 2025 deadline, including Kakko, Mantha, Martinez
Some offseason additions are made for the long term. Others are made with a future trade in mind. Here are 10 players who fall into the second category.
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4 NATIONS FACEOFF ROSTERS
COMING TO ESPN FEB. 12-20
Way-too-early projections for the NHL's 4 Nations Faceoff rosters
The United States, Canada, Sweden and Finland will square off Feb. 12-20 in a tournament featuring hockey's biggest stars. Here's who should make the cut.
BURNING QUESTIONS
Who starts in goal for the Penguins? Who fills the Stamkos-sized hole for Tampa Bay? Big questions for every NHL team
Every club made a flurry of moves this summer to take the next step, but some boxes remain unchecked. With camps opening soon, here's what's next.
FANTASY HOCKEY PREVIEW
HOW TO WIN YOUR LEAGUE
From prep to draft to trades: How to win your league
The 2024-25 NHL season is nearly here, so play ESPN Fantasy Hockey with the same tips and tricks that the pros use.
Sleepers, busts and draft strategy
Which players are sleepers to target in drafts and which are likely to fail to reach expectations.
Bounce-back picks: Which forwards can repeat past scoring success?
Sean Allen dives into the numbers to find which forwards can see a return to past scoring success.
NHL SUPERSTARS POLL
NHL superstar roundtable: Go-to cheat meals, Olympic thoughts, top road cities
We asked star players for their opinions on all the important topics ahead of the 2024-25 season, and their answers did not disappoint.
Fantasy Hockey
Draft guide to NHL goalie tandems: Which ones should you draft?
With NHL teams splitting their starts among multiple goalies, Sean crunches the numbers to find which goalies you should draft, wait on, or pass.
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- Columbus franchise great Nash to run hockey ops
- Reports: Devils, Mercer agree to 3-year deal
- Sharks' Celebrini showcases skills in first practice
- Blackhawks' Hall '100% healthy' as camp begins
- Red Wings sign Seider to 7-year, $60 million deal
- Gudas named Ducks' first captain since Getzlaf
- Trouba fine with Rangers despite trade rumors
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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.
