Last but not least in our offseason division roundup is the Pacific. The race in the top four was one of the most competitive in 2023-24, but some of the league’s worst teams were also in the Pacific. While many teams improved, it might not necessarily lead to change in what looks like a top-heavy
2024-25 NHL Season Preview
As we eagerly await the beginning of the 2024-25 NHL season, let’s take a look at the top players in the league at each age along with some honorable mentions. For simplicity, I’ll use how old each player is when the season starts on Oct. 8 to determine their age. What does that list look
Atlantic Division roundup? Check. Metropolitan Division roundup? Check. Now, let’s move on to the Western Conference, starting with the Central Division, which looks more balanced than it did a season ago. Which teams improved the most this offseason? And which ones may have gotten a little worse? Let’s take a look. Dallas Stars 2023-24 season:
The Colorado Avalanche were busy during the 2024 NHL offseason. Though the organization shied away from significant trades or signings, general manager Chris MacFarland and the rest of the executive group bolstered the team’s depth up front and on the blue line despite being handcuffed by the looming uncertainty of the Gabriel Landeskog and Valeri
The Chicago Blackhawks had one of their busiest offseasons in recent history, signing several veteran NHL players and indicating to its fans and those who cover the team that they weren’t going to settle for another season near the bottom of the standings in 2024-25. Related: Meet the New Blackhawks: Tyler Bertuzzi One of those
Every season, we expect certain teams to perform to certain standards based on their roster. However, a few teams always decide to turn the tables on our predictions. Last season, the Vancouver Canucks, who, after missing the playoffs by 12 points in 2022-23, took the league by storm, winning the Pacific Division and making it
With preseason less than a month away, the Pittsburgh Penguins are busy putting the finishing touches on their offseason. On Aug. 22, the Penguins made a trade with the Winnipeg Jets involving some top prospects. Pittsburgh sent forward Brayden Yager to Winnipeg in exchange for Rutger McGroarty. McGroarty was drafted 14th overall by the Jets
At this time last offseason, the New York Rangers were coming off of a very disappointing first-round loss to the New Jersey Devils. They had made big moves at the trade deadline bringing in superstars like Vladimir Tarasenko and Patrick Kane. They even went up 2-0 in that series, but everything fell apart and changes
The Los Angeles Kings have made a series of roster moves during this offseason break. The most significant so far was getting rid of Pierre-Luc Dubois in a trade for Darcy Kuemper from the Washington Capitals. A growing concern from fans was goaltending depth and reliability for this season. While Cam Talbot offered experience and
As the offseason comes to a close, New Jersey Devils rookies are expected to report to training camp on Sept. 11. Veterans will hit the ice exactly one week later, and preseason will kick off against the New York Islanders on the 22nd. Fans are anxiously awaiting the 2024-25 season, and it’s clear the Devils
The Edmonton Oilers have had a hectic 2024 offseason, filled with offer sheets, trades, free agent signings, and more. Following a Stanley Cup Final loss, change was expected, but for the most part, the roster has remained intact. The forward core has improved, even with the departures of Warren Foegele, Ryan McLeod, and Dylan Holloway,
In our first division roundup of the month, we looked at the Atlantic and how it may not change all that much this coming season. Today, we’ll finish the Eastern Conference by looking at the Metropolitan Division, which doesn’t look like the powerhouse division it used to be. New York Rangers 2023-24 season: 55-23-4, 114
There’s no question that the Ottawa Senators have one of the most exciting young cores in the NHL. Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stutzle give the team a dangerous one-two punch up front, while blue liner Jake Sanderson is on track to becoming one of the NHL’s best two-way defensemen. Along with Shane Pinto, Ridly Greig,
The Buffalo Sabres have been stockpiling draft picks and high-end prospects for the better part of 15 years as they have been through multiple rebuilds and a 13-year playoff drought. In doing so, they have amassed one of the best prospect pools in the NHL and can boast some stellar depth in every position from
The Chicago Blackhawks are entering the third season of their rebuild. The first two seasons were all about tearing down and starting over. This 2024-25 season is the beginning of building back up again. The organization was busy this offseason, acquiring players to provide more support to their young core (especially Connor Bedard). But rebuilds
The 2023-24 season was supposed to be the year some new blood broke through in the Atlantic Division. Perhaps one of the Ottawa Senators or Buffalo Sabres could finally make the postseason after years of the usual faces controlling playoff positions, but that never materialized. The Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers and Tampa
Last season, the Detroit Red Wings led their fans on a wild ride. They came one game away from making the playoffs while adding a few players who helped elevate the team’s play. But, after another busy offseason by general manager Steve Yzerman, the organization could finally be poised to break their playoff drought this
If there is one thing to be said about the Boston Bruins, depth on the back end has been a focal point for their roster construction. Dating back to the 2011 Stanley Cup Championship team, the constructed blueline was one of the deepest in the league. Head coach Claude Julien could roll out any pair