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Early 2021 NHL draft rankings: Top 32 prospects, including a trio of Michigan stars
The dust is still settling from the 2020 NHL draft, but we're already looking ahead to next year. Who are the top prospects to watch for 2021?
GOODBYE TO DOC
BROADCASTER'S INFLUENCE ON NHL WORLD
Doc Emrick's influence on the NHL's next generation of voices
The iconic broadcaster retired this week, but his influence lives on in a generation of young hockey commentators.
#ThankYouDoc: Social media congratulates Doc Emrick
Retiring after 47 years as the voice of hockey, Emrick got well wishes on social media from all over the sports world.
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OFFSEASON GRADES
HOW DID EACH GM DO?
Offseason grades for all 31 NHL teams: Best signings, cap space, remaining roster holes
Which GMs aced the free-agency frenzy? We identify the best (and most questionable) move for each club, pinpoint key remaining needs and dole out overall grades.
KRAKEN LAND ROBERTS
Seattle Kraken hire former NHL player Gary Roberts, six others
The team announced that former NHLer Gary Roberts, who trains a slew of elite current players, will be the club's sports science and performance consultant.
NHL '94 IS BACK!
Inside the decision to revive NHL '94
NHL '94 is back! Here are insights into why EA Sports produced a new version of the game and what went into remastering it for PS4 and Xbox One.
NHL FREE AGENCY
TRACKER, ANALYSIS, GRADES
Grades for every big NHL free-agent signing: What Dadonov can do for the Sens
We offer our takes on players' fits with their new teams, the terms of each deal and overall grades for each new contract.
Live NHL free-agency tracker: Latest signings, analysis and buzz
The free-agency frenzy is taking place in October this year. Find out where the top players are headed, and what our experts think of all the big deals.
NHL PIPELINE SHUFFLING
WHO HAS A NEW NO. 1 PROSPECT?
Teams that drafted a new top prospect: Rangers' Lafreniere, Blackhawks' Reichel bring hope
Which NHL teams have a new No. 1 prospect? Who were the best value picks by round, and which players fit best with their new teams?
2020 NHL DRAFT
GRADES, TAKEAWAYS, PICK TRACKER
2020 NHL draft grades: Best picks, value steals, more for all 31 teams
The Kings and Rangers aced the draft, and the Bruins earned a D on their report card. Chris Peters evaluates all 31 NHL draft classes.
Winners and losers of the 2020 NHL draft
The Rangers, Quinton Byfield and players named Luke come out ahead, while U.S.-born prospects and viewers stuck watching for eight hours lost.
2020 NHL draft: Pick tracker and analysis for every team
Every single pick of the 2020 draft, from Round 1 to Round 7. Plus, learn more about each first-rounder with prospect breakdowns and team fits.
THE NHL ON ESPN+
GAME REPLAYS, ANALYSIS AND ARCHIVES
Stream full game replays from the Stanley Cup Playoffs and qualifiers
Top Headlines
- Sabres sign FA Reinhart to 1-year, $5.2M deal
- Ruff hires two coaches to fill out Devils staff
- Devils sign veteran Kulikov for 1 year, $1.15M
- NHL postpones Winter Classic, All-Star Game
- AHL planning on alternatives to Dec. 4 start date
- Deodorant corp. gives women's hockey $1M
- Senators sign forward Brown to 3-year contract
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Predicting 2022 Olympic rosters
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Predicting the 2022 Olympic hockey rosters
NHL players will be back for the next Olympic tournament! Here's our early look at who makes the cut for Beijing 2022.
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