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Hurricanes are defending champs, Panthers look loaded up for a run as the biggest NHL season begins

Hurricanes are defending champs, Panthers look loaded up for a run as the biggest NHL season begins

The Carolina Hurricanes head into the NHL season as the defending Stanley Cup champion

Adam Fantilli agrees to 6-year, $82.5 million deal with Blue Jackets

Adam Fantilli agrees to 6-year, $82.5 million deal with Blue Jackets

After holding out the first week of training camp, Adam Fantilli, the Blue Jackets top young center, got a big raise and new contract with Columbus.

Challenge in NHL's Central Division is cracking top 3 of Colorado, Dallas, and Minnesota

Challenge in NHL's Central Division is cracking top 3 of Colorado, Dallas, and Minnesota

The Central Division in the NHL is dominated by Colorado, Dallas, and Minnesota

Golden Knights face high expectations under new coach Ryan Craig after Stanley Cup Final loss

Golden Knights face high expectations under new coach Ryan Craig after Stanley Cup Final loss

The Vegas Golden Knights are gearing up for their 10th season with new coach Ryan Craig

Dahlin-led Buffalo Sabres hungry for more a season after ending NHL-record 14-year playoff drought

Dahlin-led Buffalo Sabres hungry for more a season after ending NHL-record 14-year playoff drought

The Sabres first taste of the postseason since 2011 — and first playoff-round win since 2007 — leaves them hungry for more

Anaheim Ducks hope to maintain momentum after skid-snapping playoff berth, summer roster upheaval

Anaheim Ducks hope to maintain momentum after skid-snapping playoff berth, summer roster upheaval

The Anaheim Ducks had a rough summer after they ended their seven-year playoff drought last spring and steamed into the second round with a talented young core and a veteran supporting cast playing exciting hockey for coach Joel Quenneville

After lost season because of injuries, Florida hoping for another deep playoff run

After lost season because of injuries, Florida hoping for another deep playoff run

The Florida Panthers are gearing up for the new season with some significant changes

The Carolina Hurricanes now face a new challenge: playing as reigning Stanley Cup champion

The Carolina Hurricanes now face a new challenge: playing as reigning Stanley Cup champion

The Carolina Hurricanes enter the 2026-27 season as the reigning Stanley Cup champion

NHL rookie of year favorites as talented group competes for Calder Trophy

NHL rookie of year favorites as talented group competes for Calder Trophy

This year's top NHL rookies including the No. 1 and 2 draft picks and players who got experience late last season.

The Wild are aiming higher after clearing a big hurdle last spring with a playoff series win

The Wild are aiming higher after clearing a big hurdle last spring with a playoff series win

The Minnesota Wild are coming off their first playoff series win in 11 years and seeking an even deeper run next spring

Bruins will have new captain in Year 2 under Marco Sturm as they try to keep pace in loaded division

Bruins will have new captain in Year 2 under Marco Sturm as they try to keep pace in loaded division

The Boston Bruins are gearing up for another season under coach Marco Sturm

Ovechkin is back, and the Capitals added significant talent in the offseason after missing playoffs

Ovechkin is back, and the Capitals added significant talent in the offseason after missing playoffs

After fans and even some opponents started saying their goodbyes to Alex Ovechkin late last season, the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader decided to return for a 22nd NHL season