As the calendar turns to October and teams across the NHL get ready for the puck to drop on their seasons, the Metropolitan Division is undoubtedly full of drama as the players’ talent and general parity of the division teams should make for a compelling season. Related: 3 Questions the Devils Must Answer as They
2024-25 NHL Season Preview
It’s been a somewhat disappointing preseason for the Chicago Blackhawks. Hopes were high and the intensity was there at the beginning of training camp, but the effort didn’t translate over to the exhibition games. The Blackhawks went 1-4-1 in the preseason, with their one lone win coming from a lineup of mostly the kids. Is
It’s safe to say most San Jose Sharks fans will likely be interested in following the team’s young players this season. Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith and others will team up to form one of the most intriguing groups of up-and-comers in the entire NHL. They will have one of the most prominent roles of any
The Buffalo Sabres took steps to improve their roster this offseason, but it’s clear management thinks most of their talent is strong enough to get them to where they want to be. There are several factors that the Sabres need to consider if they want to make the playoffs, and the effectiveness of defenseman Henri
From possessing a dominant forward unit to a shutdown defense, every team aspires to have a great position group if not multiple great ones. They can lead a team to the playoffs and possibly the Stanley Cup but few units in the league are good enough to do that. Related: Ranking NHL Teams By Forwards
It’s unlikely that the New York Islanders will win the Stanley Cup this season. They are a middling team, and their odds reflect that – at +4000 or +5000, according to most oddsmakers, they are in the same group as the Detroit Red Wings, Ottawa Senators, and Pittsburgh Penguins. However, if a few things go
Following one of the worst seasons in franchise history, the San Jose Sharks will enter 2024-25 with some optimism. They have a handful of exciting young players and also signed or traded for several veterans to upgrade the roster. However, despite the changes, the team has a lot of work to do. Related: Sharks’ Trade
The Toronto Maple Leafs are working their way through the preseason as they try to finalize their opening-night roster for the 2024-25 season, and fans continue to watch the potential future of their team with prospects showcasing themselves in a big way. While the preseason is often a chance to see how some youngsters fare
The Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup in 2023 after missing the playoffs in the 2021-22 season. Otherwise, it’s a rarity for a team to miss the playoffs one season and hoist Lord Stanley’s Mug the next. The only other time in the past decade a team won it all after missing the playoffs
The Colorado Avalanche face an uphill battle even before opening night of the 2024-25 season. When you’re missing half of your top six, that’s the kind of atmosphere that surrounds a franchise. Such is life for the Avalanche these days. There is no timeline for the return of captain Gabriel Landeskog. Winger Valeri Nichushkin is
It’s almost impossible for a team to go from worst to first in the NHL. A lot must go right for a rebuilding team to take a significant leap in the standings and go from last place in the division one season to first place the next. The New Jersey Devils, in the 2022-23 season,
As the final horn blew, ending the New Jersey Devils’ brutal 2023-24 campaign, general manager Tom Fitzgerald knew he had to make changes. The team needed more than just a fresh coat of paint. Atop Fitzgerald’s “punch list” had to be a bonafide starting goaltender, more depth and physicality throughout the lineup, a new coach
The preseason is in full swing for the Chicago Blackhawks. Veteran and new players alike are trying to find their way and etch out their roles with this new-look team. We know that Nick Foligno is the Blackhawks’ 35th captain in franchise history, and Connor Bedard is primed to begin his second season in the
The New York Islanders head into the 2024-25 season with an intriguing mix of certainties and uncertainties. The roster remains largely unchanged from last year, suggesting that significant improvements on the ice might not be anticipated. However, management believes this team has the potential to compete for the Stanley Cup. As a result, several storylines
It’s no secret that last season’s disaster for the New Jersey Devils was largely in part to a myriad of injuries. Well, camp has only been underway for a handful of days, and it appears that the injury gods are still furious with Jersey’s team. Especially on the back end, they’re already hurting significantly. Luke
The Carolina Hurricanes open training camp this week, and all eyes will be on a roster that’s undergone a serious change since last season. Gone are long-tenured fan favorites like Brett Pesce, Teuvo Terävainen, Brady Skjei, and several others, while new faces include Sean Walker, Jack Roslovic, Will Carrier, and a returning Shayne Gostisbehere. With
The offseason is finally over for the Chicago Blackhawks! Training camp officially begins, with player physicals this Wednesday, Sept. 18 and the first practice on Thursday, Sept. 19. The first exhibition game will be the following Wednesday, Sept. 25, when the Blackhawks host the Detroit Red Wings. A lot has transpired during the summer, leading
Multiple players are going to have to step up in order for the Buffalo Sabres to have a chance at improvement this season. All eyes will be on Tage Thompson as he sets out to rediscover himself as a lethal scoring threat after injuries hampered him all of last season, but the list is longer
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