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NHL Power Rankings: Way-too-early edition for the 2024-25 season
With the draft, free agency and the first wave of summer blockbusters in the rearview mirror, here's how each team stands looking ahead to the fall.
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FAMILY MATTERS
Macklin Celebrini's family-centered journey to the top of the 2024 NHL draft class
From five-hour car rides, to countless other sacrifices, family is a big reason for the success of top NHL draft prospect Macklin Celebrini and his siblings.
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TIJ IGINLA TO UTAH
NO. 6 OVERALL PICK
How Tij Iginla's NHL draft journey could see him possibly make history
Iginla has a chance to go higher in the draft than his Hall of Fame father, Jarome, and get some family 'bragging rights.'
Family matters: Which 2024 draft prospects have relatives with NHL ties?
From Macklin Celebrini to Tij Iginla to Miroslav Satan Jr., this year's group features several names that might sound familiar.
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NHL FREE AGENCY
NHL free agency tracker: Details on all the new deals this summer
Our updated list features details on every player signed, analysis of those moves and buzz on what could happen next.
NHL free agency 2024: Grades for Tarasenko, Lindholm, Stephenson, more
We weigh in on the team fits and contract terms for the top deals of the summer.
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2024 NHL DRAFT REACTION
NHL draft grades: Why the Sharks, Utah Hockey Club each get an A+
With all 225 picks off the board -- in addition to several intriguing player trades -- it's time for all 32 GMs to be graded.
Winners, losers and surprises of the 2024 NHL draft
Now that all 225 selections have been made, what stands out the most? Here are the picks, trades and moments we'll remember -- for better or worse.
SPORTS BETTING
UPDATED CUP, DIVISION ODDS
2024 NHL betting: Odds to win Stanley Cup, conference
Betting odds and futures for every NHL team to win the 2025 Stanley Cup, their conference and their division.
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SCHEDULE RELEASE DAY!
LOOKING AHEAD TO OCTOBER
Lightning, Bruins, Devils among most creative NHL schedule release videos
The 2024-25 NHL regular season was released on Tuesday, resulting in teams revealing their season schedules in unique ways on social media.
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GRADING THE TRADES
Why the Reilly Smith swap is a win-win for Rangers, Penguins
An intra-divisional trade sees the former Golden Knights forward head to Broadway. We grade both GMs on their work.
Did Capitals make the right move in dealing for Chychrun?
The former first-round pick is headed from Canada's capital to America's. How does he fit, and did the Caps send too much to the Sens?
Utah Hockey Club swings big to land Sergachev
The NHL's newest franchise made waves on Saturday, but did they send too much back to Tampa Bay? We grade both GMs on the swap.
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- Panthers, D-man Boqvist agree to 1-year contract
- Stars leave DSG/Bally Sports, turn to streaming
- Utah re-signs F Hayton with two-year, $5.3M deal
- Caps promote Patrick to GM, MacLellan stays prez
- Flyers bring back D Zamula with 2-year contract
- Celebrini to leave BU, inks 1st deal with Sharks
- Kraken reach 2-year, $6.95M deal with Tolvanen
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