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NHL predictions 2.0: A new Cup favorite, surprise Hart Trophy front-runner and more

A month into the season, our staff's revised picks for Cup winner, dark horse, biggest disappointment, awards, full playoff fields and more.

The Athletic NHL Staff297

Will the Leafs trade for a 3C? Kaprizov contract over/under? Will Daly succeed Bettman? Ask CJ

Chris Johnston164

NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1 plus one reason to be optimistic about each team

Sean Gentille and Dom Luszczyszyn224

The HHOF case against stars like Pekka Rinne, P.K. Subban and even Alexander Mogilny

Sean McIndoe285

After 46 years as a sportswriter, Eric Duhatschek is signing off

Eric Duhatschek406

Headlines

Jets achieve best start in NHL history at 14-1-0

Penguins recall Tristan Jarry from AHL after 2-week stint

Canucks trade Daniel Sprong to Kraken for future considerations

Kings' Tanner Jeannot suspended for 3 games following illegal check

Maple Leafs place Auston Matthews on IR: Why it's no cause for panic

PWHL unveils new jerseys ahead of 2024-25 season

Teen hockey phenom Chloe Primerano makes Team Canada debut in Rivalry Series

'Road To The NHL Winter Classic' TV series to return ahead of Blackhawks vs. Blues at Wrigley Field

Around The League

After historic start, how will the Jets tackle the most difficult stretch of their season?

Winnipeg's 14-1-0 stretch set an NHL record for best 15-game start, but coach Scott Arniel knows the difficulty is about to skyrocket.

Murat Ates15

Canadiens are not good enough, and the worst part is they don’t know it

Arpon Basu144

No easy answers for Red Wings after dropping below .500

Max Bultman192

Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark: 2 average goalies on 2 average teams

Fluto Shinzawa87

The two Bricks: Joseph Woll and Matthew Knies' new friendship has helped them understand life as Maple Leafs

Joshua Kloke37

Are payment deferrals the new big thing in NHL contracts? Why execs and agents are skeptical

Chris Johnston70

4 Nations Lead-Up

Johnston: 4 Nations Face-Off roster projections 4 weeks before deadline day

With 4 weeks until roster deadline day and 100 days until play opens, here's who we see suiting up for Canada, Finland, Sweden and the U.S.

Chris Johnston171

LeBrun: How is Sweden shaping up for 4 Nations? Catching up with coach Sam Hallam

Pierre LeBrun16

Patrick Kane's case for the Team USA 4 Nations Face-Off roster

Max Bultman81

LeBrun: How is Finland shaping up for 4 Nations? Catching up with GM Jere Lehtinen

Pierre LeBrun28

LeBrun: How Jon Cooper is keeping 'one eye' on Team Canada while coaching the Lightning this season

Pierre LeBrun11

Who has edge for Canada's 4 Nations net? Don Sweeney: 'We’re going to evaluate each and every game'

Pierre LeBrun76

NHL 2024-25 Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings

Welcome to our 2024-25 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.

Dom Luszczyszyn125

Winnipeg Jets achieve best start in NHL history at 14-1-0 after beating Stars

The Jets are off to the best 15-game start in NHL history, winning 14 of their first 15 games to build a record of 14-1-0.

Murat Ates159

NHL Collectibles

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National Hockey League NHL 75th Anniversary Jersey Sleeve Logo Patch 1992 Season

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LOT OF (1) NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE BADGE (NHL) EMBROIDERED PATCH ITEM # 82

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Will Leafs trade for 3C? Kaprizov contract over/under? Does Daly succeed Bettman? Ask CJ

Also: Will the Jets go all in to try to solve their attendance issues? Will Crosby hit 1,700 points before Ovechkin hits 895 goals?

Chris Johnston164

NHL predictions 2.0: New Stanley Cup favorite, surprise Hart Trophy front-runner and more

A month into the season, our staff's revised picks for Cup winner, dark horse, biggest disappointment, awards, full playoff fields and more.

The Athletic NHL Staff297

Canucks trade Daniel Sprong to Kraken for future considerations: Why Vancouver made the move

The 27-year-old forward's Canucks tenure ended after just nine appearances.

Thomas Drance85

Kings' Tanner Jeannot suspended for 3 games following illegal check

Jeannot was assessed a match penalty and ejected from Thursday's game against the Canucks for an illegal check to Brock Boeser.

Eric Stephens58

Maple Leafs place Auston Matthews on IR with undisclosed injury: Why it's no cause for panic

Overall, in 57 missed career games, the Maple Leafs boast a surprising 36-19-2 record without Matthews.

Jonas Siegel33

Fantasy trends and hidden gems: Eyeing the Penguins' and Capitals' top lines

Pittsburgh is loading all its big guns onto the top line, while Alex Ovechkin's linemates are still widely available.

Shayna Goldman26

NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1 plus one reason to be optimistic about each team

Whether it’s a lethal power play, a breakout season or strong goaltending, there’s reason for positivity across the board.

Sean Gentille and Dom Luszczyszyn224

The Hockey Hall of Fame case against Pekka Rinne, P.K. Subban and even Alexander Mogilny

Making the case against the Hockey Hall of Fame candidacies of 10 NHL stars — just for argument’s sake.

Sean McIndoe285

After 46 years as a sportswriter, Eric Duhatschek is signing off

In his final Friday NHL notebook, Eric Duhatschek recounts his long and storied sportswriting career.

Eric Duhatschek406

Shea Weber, David Poile enter Hall of Fame together on good terms after lengthy rift over trade, offer sheet

Weber and Poile are among the class of 2024 — the faces of Predators franchise history fittingly being enshrined together after years apart.

Pierre LeBrun43

Everything to know about the NCAA's decision to make CHL players eligible

Answering your questions about an NCAA decision that could upend hockey’s development landscape.

Scott Wheeler127

NCAA votes to open up college eligibility to Canadian Hockey League players

The move marks the start of a potentially seismic shift in hockey's development landscape.

Scott Wheeler and Corey Pronman85

PWHL unveils new jerseys for all 6 teams ahead of 2024-25 season

The Professional Women’s Hockey League has unveiled new-look uniforms for its six franchises ahead of the 2024-25 season.

Hailey Salvian107

Sweat equity: Why the sauna is a hot recovery tactic for NHL players

Already popular with Finnish players, the sauna is becoming a fixture with many more across the league.

Matthew Fairburn39

Goalie Tracking: The top storylines in net from the first month of the NHL season

Here's why Igor Shesterkin is in complete control of the crease for the New York Rangers.

Jesse Granger87

Building Canada's 4 Nations roster while managing Bruins drama: Don Sweeney's GM juggling act

Sweeney gave The Athletic a look inside Canada's roster-building process — and also addressed some of the pressing issues in his day job.

Pierre LeBrun16

16 stats: Sabres' second-line issues, Timothy Liljegren trade, Quinn Hughes' Norris case

Why the Leafs' decision to trade Liljegren to the Sharks was probably a bad call, plus Alex Ovechkin's shockingly impressive start and more.

Dom Luszczyszyn194

Teen hockey phenom Chloe Primerano makes Team Canada debut in Rivalry Series

It’s yet another benchmark for the 17-year-old University of Minnesota defender who is charting a unique path in women’s hockey.

Hailey Salvian13

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NHL predictions 2.0: A new Cup favorite, surprise Hart Trophy front-runner and more

Headlines

Around The League

After historic start, how will the Jets tackle the most difficult stretch of their season?

4 Nations Lead-Up

Johnston: 4 Nations Face-Off roster projections 4 weeks before deadline day

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NHL 2024-25 Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings

Winnipeg Jets achieve best start in NHL history at 14-1-0 after beating Stars

NHL Collectibles

Will Leafs trade for 3C? Kaprizov contract over/under? Does Daly succeed Bettman? Ask CJ

NHL predictions 2.0: New Stanley Cup favorite, surprise Hart Trophy front-runner and more

Canucks trade Daniel Sprong to Kraken for future considerations: Why Vancouver made the move

Kings' Tanner Jeannot suspended for 3 games following illegal check

Maple Leafs place Auston Matthews on IR with undisclosed injury: Why it's no cause for panic

Fantasy trends and hidden gems: Eyeing the Penguins' and Capitals' top lines

NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1 plus one reason to be optimistic about each team

The Hockey Hall of Fame case against Pekka Rinne, P.K. Subban and even Alexander Mogilny

After 46 years as a sportswriter, Eric Duhatschek is signing off

Shea Weber, David Poile enter Hall of Fame together on good terms after lengthy rift over trade, offer sheet

Everything to know about the NCAA's decision to make CHL players eligible

NCAA votes to open up college eligibility to Canadian Hockey League players

PWHL unveils new jerseys for all 6 teams ahead of 2024-25 season

Sweat equity: Why the sauna is a hot recovery tactic for NHL players

Goalie Tracking: The top storylines in net from the first month of the NHL season

Building Canada's 4 Nations roster while managing Bruins drama: Don Sweeney's GM juggling act

16 stats: Sabres' second-line issues, Timothy Liljegren trade, Quinn Hughes' Norris case

Teen hockey phenom Chloe Primerano makes Team Canada debut in Rivalry Series

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