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State of the Devils: After adding Subban and Hughes, can NJ win now?
The Stanley Cup contention timeline has accelerated. Here's what the Devils look like after a big draft weekend, and what they plan to do next.
NHL Draft
Teams that drafted a new No. 1 prospect: Why Dach leads the pack in Chicago
The Blackhawks drafted a potential long-term heir at center to Jonathan Toews in Kirby Dach. Six teams have a new top prospect.
Top Headlines
NHL Draft
2019 NHL draft grades: Best picks, value steals and more for all 31 teams
The Hurricanes, one of four teams to earn the coveted A grade, found value everywhere. Chris Peters evaluates all 31 NHL draft classes.
Hall of Fame
Who makes the 2019 Hockey Hall of Fame class?
There's one mortal lock, and then a wide-open field after Wickenheiser. We break down the chances of enshrinement for all the top candidates.
2019 NHL draft
What we learned at the 2019 NHL draft
From a blockbuster trade to the best names in the draft -- Hunter Skinner! -- and everything in between, here are the highlights from Vancouver.
Picks and analysis for every team
Every single pick of the NHL draft, including prospect breakdowns and how each first-rounder fits with his new team.
First-round winners and losers
Here's the best -- hey Flyers! -- and worst of the first round.
NHL
Trade Grades: Devils add more star power with deal for P.K. Subban
The Devils land the electrifying blueliner from the Predators, sending a package of players and picks to Nashville.
NHL
Jack Hughes, Kaapo Kakko help renew Devils-Rangers rivalry
The top two picks in the draft will invigorate the Hudson River Rivalry, which has been alternately one-sided for seven years.
How 1999 top pick Patrik Stefan moved past a career of letdown
Chris Peters
NHL
The Alternative NHL awards: Best game, team, goal, fan, meme and feud
From the serious to the silly, we identify the best and worst of what the NHL had to offer during the 2018-19 season.
Top Headlines
- Veteran Caps D Orpik retires after 15 seasons
- Blackhawks acquire de Haan in trade with Canes
- Stars get Hartman from Flyers in trade for Pitlick
- Flyers re-sign D-man Sanheim for two years
- Rebooting World Cup to be part of NHL labor talks
- Karlsson re-signs with Vegas, gets $47.2M deal
- NHL salary cap lower than projected at $81.5M
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Stanley Cup Playoffs on ESPN+
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Playoff replays on ESPN+
Replay every Stanley Cup Playoff game on ESPN+
Looking ahead
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Offseason draft, free-agency game plans for eliminated NHL teams
As each team is ousted from playoff contention, we identify three keys to the offseason, impact prospects and realistic expectations for 2019-20.
Draft Central
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2019 NHL Draft Central: Analysis, rankings, mock drafts, more
Everything you need to know for the 2019 NHL draft.
