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The Dallas Stars are entering a disappointing offseason after losing in the Western Conference Final for the third consecutive year. Pete DeBoer is out as the head coach, and there could be a couple of free agents following him out the door this summer. But two of their most important ones — that being longtime […]

The Buffalo Sabres currently hold the longest NHL playoff drought, spanning 14 seasons. They last made the playoffs in 2011 and have not been back since. Further, they have regressed over the last two seasons, winning fewer games and having fewer points in each of the last two years than the prior year. Still, the […]

The Carolina Hurricanes lost in the Eastern Conference Final for the third time in seven years. After that loss to the Florida Panthers, they need to add scoring to their roster to compete. With NHL free agency approaching, the Hurricanes have interest in ex-Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner. But The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun says that […]

Vladislav Gavrikov has emerged into one of the more reliable defensive defensemen in the National Hockey League over the last few seasons — and there will be no shortage of suitors if the 29-year-old makes it to free agency on July 1. Although there is mutual interest between the Russian and the Los Angeles Kings […]

A historic era of New York Rangers hockey is officially over. Chris Kreider has approved a trade to the Anaheim Ducks, according to New York Post reporter Larry Brooks. Anaheim was on Kreider’s no-trade list, so this was a necessary step to certify the deal. “Kreider has signed off on the trade to Anaheim, Post […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins may be one of the few teams really willing to make moves this offseason. The organization is reportedly open to trade talks involving almost every player on the roster, except for their long-time franchise veterans. This level of flexibility makes Pittsburgh a rare seller in a market where most NHL teams are […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a dismal 2024-25 season. It ended Mike Sullivan’s run as the head coach, nearly a decade after his two consecutive Stanley Cups as the coach. Dan Muse is the bench boss now, taking his first job as a developmental-first coach and signaling a rebuild in the Steel City. That means the […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets failed to make the playoffs for a fifth straight year. Still, they made improvements this year, winning 40 times and having 89 points. That was the most wins and points since the 2018-19 season. They would also finish fourth in the Metropolitan Division, their highest standing since the 2017-18 season. Momentum […]

The Florida Panthers are two wins away from their second consecutive Stanley Cup. One of the biggest differences from last year to this year has been Brad Marchand, who came over at the trade deadline. The former Bruins captain is going to hit NHL free agency on July 1 and should have plenty of suitors. […]

Minnesota Wild forward Marco Rossi has emerged into one of the top trade chips in the National Hockey League ahead of free agency next month — and there are no shortage of suitors for the Austrian’s services. As The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reported on Wednesday, there are two Canadian teams currently targeting the 23-year-old. “The […]

The New York Islanders struggled to find consistency in their first full season under head coach Patrick Roy, who managed to lead them to a playoff spot in 2024 but wasn’t able to do so this season. While the Islanders have already made a notable change by not renewing the contract of former general manager […]

The New York Islanders won the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, and with it, the first overall pick. This is the fifth time in franchise history that the Islanders are picking first. Their last pick certainly worked out, as it was star forward John Tavares. Though he left for the Toronto Maple Leafs back in 2018, […]

The Vancouver Canucks had a rough season in 2024-25, both on and off the ice. Vancouver struggled to match their 2023-24 form when they won the Pacific Division. Off the ice, the future of winger Brock Boeser, his potential departure in NHL Free Agency, and drama around J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson drew a ton […]

The New Jersey Devils got back in the playoffs this season, but they weren’t able to have a long stay in the postseason. The Devils bowed out in the first round of the Eastern Conference bracket in five games against the Carolina Hurricanes, but things are looking up in New Jersey. Of course, the Devils […]

It was one of the more difficult seasons for the Vancouver Canucks in recent memory, as they not only failed to defend their Pacific Division crown from 2023-24 but missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs altogether. Even more so was the difficulty going on behind the scenes, as reports of internal conflict and tension between two […]

The Utah Mammoth, formerly the Utah Hockey Club, had a feisty squad in their inaugural season in 2024-25, but it wasn’t enough to truly contend and make a run at the playoffs. While the talent is lacking in some areas, the Mammoth have an incredible fanbase and in-arena atmosphere already, and now it’s time to […]

The 2025 Stanley Cup Final is in full swing with the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers competing for hockey’s ultimate prize. The NHL offseason is also getting started as fans wait for the potential Chris Kreider trade to unfold. However, there is another story taking shape that could see the return of an Atlanta NHL […]

The Edmonton Oilers left Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final searching for answers after a brutal 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers. Now trailing two games to one in the series, the Oilers are well aware of where things went wrong. Edmonton’s defenseman and alternate captain Darnell Nurse put it simply—They need to be […]

The Florida Panthers are just two wins away from winning the Stanley Cup, and they have Brad Marchand to thank for a large part of their run this postseason. After acquiring the former Boston Bruins captain at the trade deadline, the Panthers have benefitted greatly from Marchand’s excellence on both ends of the ice during […]

Hockey news have waited for the first domino to fall in the 2025 NHL offseason. On Tuesday night, it appeared as if that domino was about to fall. The Anaheim Ducks were nearing a trade for New York Rangers winger Chris Kreider. However, the deal was not done at that time. This has apparently changed. […]

The Boston Bruins traded team captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers at the trade deadline in March, a move that most Bruins fans never would have believed would be possible when he was named the successor to previous team captain Patrice Bergeron upon his retirement in 2023. Marchand has been a stellar addition for […]

While the season for the Colorado Avalanche ended in extremely disappointing fashion with their opening-round loss to the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Quarterfinal, the play of defenseman Cale Makar during the regular season campaign was once again top notch. It was to nobody’s surprise that he took home the Norris Trophy for the […]

The Florida Panthers put the finishing touches on a dominating 6-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final on Monday evening and are now just two wins away from repeating as Stanley Cup champions. The third period of the contest was filled with tension, as the tempers of […]

The Edmonton Oilers are in the midst of a battle in the Stanley Cup against the Florida Panthers. While they are attempting to win the Stanley Cup, it’s never too early to look at the summer. The Oilers’ nightmare scenario in NHL free agency could see them struggle to retain Connor McDavid while losing much […]

Pittsburgh Penguins legend Mario Lemieux is reportedly interested in purchasing the franchise back from its current owner. Lemieux, who played his entire NHL career for the Penguins, bought the team in 1999 and kept the franchise in Pittsburgh before selling to Fenway Sports Group in 2021. However, Lemieux might be returning as part of the […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins endured another bad season, finishing 34-36-12 while missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third straight season. Now, they look to break that slump and make it back. Pittsburgh hopes for better results and looks to have a productive offseason. The Penguins’ nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL free agency could see them […]

The Calgary Flames missed the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs by a whisker, losing the final wildcard spot to the St. Louis Blues on a tiebreaker. Now, they look to make the postseason in 2026. There is a Flames’ dream scenario that involves them adding the best free agents on the market. The Flames’ nightmare scenario […]

Since joining the NHL in the 2017-18 season, the Vegas Golden Knights have been a perennial contender. They have missed the playoffs just once while advancing to the Stanley Cup Final twice and winning the Cup once. This year, the Golden Knights were eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the playoffs. […]

The Nashville Predators were the most disappointing team in the NHL in 2025. After being the free-agent darling in 2024, the Predators stumbled and missed the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. There is a dream scenario for the Predators that could set the team on the right path. Nashville’s nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL free agency […]

It was a return to the playoffs for the St. Louis Blues after missing the playoffs two straight years. The Blues fell to the Winnipeg Jets in the first round in seven games. Still, there is hope in St. Louis. They have just three pending free agents this offseason and will look to improve on […]

The Vancouver Canucks missed the playoffs for the fourth time in the last five years, finishing in fifth place in the Pacific Division, and finishing six points out of the playoffs. It was a tulmutious season for the Canucks, as they traded JT Miller and then moved on from Rick Tocchet. Still, the team has […]

The Edmonton Oilers trail the Florida Panthers 2-1 in the Stanley Cup Final and have lost the last two games. Head coach Kris Knoblauch seems to be ready to make some adjustments, and he teased a few of them a day before Game 4, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. “Kris Knoblauch this morning: One […]

For a fifth straight season, the Philadelphia Flyers failed to make the playoffs. They have already made moves to remedy their playoff drought, as the Flyers have hired Rick Tocchet as their new head coach. Further, the Flyers have plenty of cap space, plus a surplus of draft capital. This is the dream scenario for […]

Lane Hutson’s family pulled off a surprise he won’t soon forget at a crowded pub in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Surrounded by more than 50 friends and relatives, the Montreal Canadiens defenseman believed he was attending a casual get-together to celebrate being named a Calder Trophy winner. What he never expected was the fantastic surprise his […]

The New York Rangers are headed into a massive offseason. They already made a coaching change, firing Peter Laviolette in favor of Mike Sullivan. But changes to the roster are undoubtedly coming after a disastrous season. On Tuesday, Daily FaceOff insider Frank Seravalli reported that the Rangers are closing in on a trade that would […]

The Utah Mammoth are fresh off a surprisingly successful inaugural season in Salt Lake City. They were in Wild Card contention late in the season and got a solid crowd for most of their games. Now, with their new name in tow, the Mammoth are heading into NHL free agency. The Athletic’s James Mirtle was […]

The Ottawa Senators finally made the playoffs, paying off their lengthy rebuild. Mostly homegrown players led them to their first berth since 2017, like captain Brady Tkachuk and defenseman Jake Sanderson. But a few key veteran additions helped them along as well. One of the biggest for the Senators was Claude Giroux, whose contract is […]

While the Calgary Flames ultimately missed out on securing a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a third consecutive season, one positive they can look toward is the strong play of young players on their roster that helped to keep them in postseason contention until the very end of the campaign. One player who […]

The Florida Panthers blasted the Edmonton Oilers on Monday evening, winning Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final in convincing fashion by a 6-1 final score. Six different Panthers players found the back of the net, including Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett, Carter Verhaeghe, Sam Reinhart, Aaron Ekblad, and Evan Rodrigues. The Panthers now have the […]