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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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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.
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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.
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.
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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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Ex-Stars D Suter joining Blues on one-year deal
Ryan Suter, who had the final season of his contract bought out by Dallas in late June, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Blues.
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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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Offseason keys for NHL teams, including draft, free agency
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook.
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Ranking every NHL team's prospects: Why the Sabres are No. 1
Clubs will add to their pools of young talent in the draft, but who has the best system right now? We count them down from 32 to 1.
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Inside the Quebec factory where NHL jerseys are created
The NHL is confident that players and fans will be pleased with the changeover in designers since the manufacturer will remain the same.
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Panthers' celebration takes Stanley Cup into Atlantic Ocean
After winning the Stanley Cup Monday night, the Panthers took to the streets of Fort Lauderdale Tuesday morning to celebrate.
