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Ranking the top 32 prospects for the 2025 NHL draft
James Hagens, Michael Misa and Matthew Schaefer are among the top prospects for the upcoming NHL draft. But who checks in at No. 1 in our first rankings?
4 NATIONS FACE-OFF
STARS ON FEB. 12
Ranking every player in the 4 Nations Face-Off: Where do Hellebuyck, Makar and Barkov land?
How many Canadian players cracked the top 10 for the 4 Nations? Who is the highest-ranked U.S. player? We rank all the players taking part in the 4 Nations Face-Off.
NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Central: Schedule, rosters, news, how to watch
Best-on-best international hockey returns in February, 2025. Explore the full schedule, rosters, and coverage on each team.
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NHL POWER RANKINGS
NHL Power Rankings: Jets move into No. 1 spot, plus what's super about each team
There's a new team on top this week as the Jets and Capitals keep swapping positions. Plus, what's super about each team.
4 NATIONS FACE-OFF
STARTS FEB. 12
We pick the best playmakers, fastest skaters and more on 4 Nations Face-Off rosters
Here's the quantifiable factors to name who among the 92 players has bragging rights to be called the fastest skater, best goalie and more.
Matthews, Tkachuk and Hughes? Pick the lineup for U.S. 4 Nations Face-off team
Who should be on the top line for the U.S.? Is Connor Hellebuyck the choice in net? Play coach and pick your best lineup for the upcoming tournament.
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NHL Awards Watch: Can Hellebuyck double up, new favorite for Norris?
There has been a shake-up at the top for some of the big NHL awards. Here's how our panel of PHWA voters is leaning on all the races.
TRADE GRADES
NHL trade grades: Report cards for J.T. Miller to Rangers, Granlund to Stars, more
J.T. Miller is headed from Vancouver back to the N.Y. Rangers. Mikael Granlund is on his way to Dallas. Grades on all of the big NHL trades.
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Lightning stretch winning streak to 4 games with a 5-3 victory over the slumping Canadiens
— Victor Hedman had a goal and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the slumping Montreal Canadiens 5-3 Sunday in the final NHL game before the 4 Nations Face-Off.
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Lightning hold off Canadiens for road win
Lightning hold off Canadiens for road win
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- Canucks confirm Hughes out of 4 Nations Face-Off
- Sources: Hurt Crosby hoping to play in 4 Nations
- Doughty replaces Pietrangelo on Canada blue line
- Tkachuk bros both score; Matthew's Panthers win
- No Caps in 4 Nations Face-Off so they get rest
- Pens' Crosby (upper body) misses win vs. Rangers
- Ovechkin nets No. 879, now 16 away from record
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Grades for all 32 NHL teams at midseason of 2024-25
From multiple A's to several D's and two F's, here's each team's class president, player in danger of failing, and an overall grade.
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NHL trade grades: Report cards for J.T. Miller back to Rangers
J.T. Miller is headed from Vancouver back to the N.Y. Rangers. Mikael Granlund is on his way to Dallas. Grades on all of the big NHL trades.
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2024-25 NHL trade tiers Big Board: Who could be on the move?
While the trade deadline isn't until March 7, significant trades have already happened. Here are 68 players who could join a new team.
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The story behind Blue Jackets', Red Wings' Stadium Series jerseys
The uniforms are full of Easter eggs as the two teams get set to square off at Ohio Stadium on March 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.
