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🏒 Stanley Cup contender tiers: Who are the top challengers?
We slotted all 32 NHL teams into one of six groups heading into the 2026-27 season.[read more]
Canes get Stanley Cup rings with hidden 'Storm Surge'
The Hurricanes received their Stanley Cup rings at a team function on Sunday and found several easter eggs referencing their championship season within them.[read more]
Sharks make Celebrini, 20, youngest-ever team captain
Macklin Celebrini, 20, has been selected as the Sharks captain, making him the youngest in team history to fill that role.[read more]
Canes still hoping for deal with holdout Nikishin
The Hurricanes are still hoping to reach a deal with holdout defenseman Alexander Nikishin.[read more]
Hurricanes, Panthers, Avs favored to win 2027 Stanley Cup
Although sportsbooks are not in consensus over which NHL team should be the stand-alone Stanley Cup favorite in the new season, three stand above the rest -- Carolina, Florida and Colorado.[read more]
Penguins GM wants more certainty from Malkin on his future
Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas said he's "not doing this day-to-day, year-to-year thing with Geno," after Evgeni Malkin waited until May to sign a contract extension that brings the franchise legend back for a 21st year.[read more]
Source: Leafs get Jackets top scorer Marchenko on eve of season
The Maple Leafs have acquired Kirill Marchenko in a trade with the Blue Jackets and agreed to a six-year extension with the 26-year-old forward, a source told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski.[read more]
Behind the helmet: The NHL's play to capitalize on hockey's cultural moment
Inspired by the success of "Heated Rivalry" and "Off Campus," the NHL is leaning into off-ice personalities, fashion, and even BookTok to build lasting fandom.[read more]
NHL season preview: Rankings from 1-32 and what to know about every team
Will Carolina win the Cup yet again? Who are the top challengers? Get key intel on every club here.[read more]
Cheat sheet: The names you need to know
A printable guide to take to your fantasy hockey draft, with the best of ESPN Fantasy all in one place.[read more]