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Stanley Cup finalists, first coach fired, Kane trade destination: Bold predictions for all 32 NHL teams
With opening night approaching on Oct. 11, we take big swings on what will transpire in the 2022-23 season.
Lingering questions for all 32 NHL teams heading into training camp
Who will take the No. 1 goalie jobs in Buffalo and Vegas? Who will step up for the Bruins as they weather early injuries? Have the Avs decided on a new No. 2 center?
NHL superstar roundtable: Must-see teams, rule changes, trade reactions
We canvassed stars from every team at the player media tour event, and their takes did not disappoint.
MACKINNON MEGADEAL
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After MacKinnon, who's next in line to sign the NHL's biggest megadeal?
The star center will be the league's highest-paid player when his extension kicks in in 2023-24. Here's what it means for the Avalanche and the rest of the league.
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FANTASY HOCKEY
Top 10 breakout candidates for fantasy
Ever wonder how to predict which forwards will have their breakout seasons? Sean Allen's crunched the numbers to bring you these ten to draft.
2022-23 Plant My Flag list: Greg Wyshynski's fantasy hockey cheat sheet
Greg Wyshynski is back with his Plant My Flag list, the fantasy hockey players he's picking in every draft.
Top fantasy picks: Rookies and sophomores
Whether in a redraft or dynasty league, it's important to look ahead at the young stars set to make an impact in the 2022-23 NHL season. Here are the ones to draft.
THE NHL ON ESPN
How to watch NHL games on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+ and Hulu
The 2022-23 season is fast approaching. Get the full listing of exclusive games on ESPN networks, and info on how to subscribe to ESPN+.
Fantasy Hockey
2022-23 ESPN Fantasy Hockey rankings
Draft day will be here before you know it, here are the 2022-23 ESPN Fantasy Hockey rankings ahead of the NHL season.
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- Golden Knights say center Patrick out for season
- Flyers assume defenseman Ellis to miss season
- Blackhawks' Kane: Trade rumors are just rumors
- Rinne rejoins Preds as special alumni adviser
- Czech govt. to NHL: Don't bring Russian players
- Sabres extend Adams as rebuild enters 3rd year
- Stars expect to open camp without Robertson
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Rivalry revisited
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Fight Night at the Joe: Remembering the legendary Colorado Avalanche-Detroit Red Wings brawl of 1997
The March 26, 1997, matchup -- with 18 fighting majors, 148 total penalty minutes and one epic goalie fight -- was unlike anything the NHL had ever seen. In conjunction with E60's "Unrivaled," here is the story of that night, from the people who lived it.
Playoff beards: Hockey's wackiest tradition
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Playoff beards: Hockey's wackiest tradition
A staple since the early 1980s, we look at the best beards in 2022, the next generation of bushy beauties and the greatest facial forests in postseason history
Keys to the offseason
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Keys to the offseason for NHL teams, including draft, free-agency game plans
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast their 2022-23 outlook.
