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Diamonds in the rough: Late-round gems of the 2025 NHL draft

These seven players are unlikely to be first-rounders, but all have a path to NHL success down the road.

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Free agency and draft plans for Oilers, Panthers, every other eliminated team

We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.

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