Stars preview: Rankings, predictions, playoff chances, more
September 28, 2018 (10:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
New head coach Jim Montgomery takes over a team that features one of the most dangerous top lines in the league. More...

Avalanche preview: Rankings, predictions, playoff chances, more
September 28, 2018 (10:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Avalanche went from worst in the NHL to the playoffs in one year. What should we expect in 2018-19? More...

Blackhawks preview: Rankings, predictions, playoff chances, more
September 28, 2018 (10:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The stars remain, but can the Blackhawks rekindle the fire that drove them to dynasty status earlier this decade? More...

Uni Watch NHL season preview
September 28, 2018 (10:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
A new NHL season is here, and we have every color change, patch and stripe -- and the welcome return of the third jersey. More...

Jets preview: Rankings, predictions, playoff chances, more
September 28, 2018 (09:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After a trip to the Western Conference finals last season, the Winnipeg Jets enter 2018-19 as one of the top favorites for the Stanley Cup. More...

His heart still in Ottawa, Karlsson focused on the Cup in San Jose
September 28, 2018 (07:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Erik Karlsson won't hide his affection for Ottawa. It's where he met his wife and just bought a new home. But he wants a Cup with the Sharks. More...

Capitals preview: Rankings, predictions, playoff chances, more
September 27, 2018 (21:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After a long-awaited Stanley Cup victory, what will the Capitals do for an encore? More...

NHL bans Blues' Bortuzzo for rest of preseason
September 27, 2018 (17:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Robert Bortuzzo, who elbowed Washington's Michal Kempny in the head on Tuesday, was suspended after a hearing by the NHL Player Safety board. More...

Canes to wear Whalers uniforms for 2 games
September 27, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Carolina Hurricanes will look like the old Hartford Whalers for a pair of games against an old New England rival. More...

Hurricanes to sport Whalers throwbacks
September 27, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Hurricanes will pay tribute to their past when they don the iconic Hartford Whalers jerseys this season. More...

2018-19 NHL season preview: Predictions, rankings and more
September 27, 2018 (11:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Get ready for the upcoming hockey season with team-by-team previews, bold predictions, position rankings, prospect reports and fantasy nuggets. More...

Maple Leafs preview: Rankings, predictions, playoff chances, more
September 27, 2018 (11:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Toronto made waves with the John Tavares signing this summer. Will that lead to a Stanley Cup this season? More...

Lightning preview: Rankings, predictions, playoff chances, more
September 27, 2018 (11:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Lightning are a popular pick to represent the East in the Stanley Cup Final. Here's how they get there. More...

Injury concerns at the onset of 2018-19 season
September 27, 2018 (11:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The games haven't started quite yet, but the NHL's injury report is already starting to grow. Which players should be moved around your draft lists as a result? More...

Senators preview: Rankings, predictions, playoff chances, more
September 27, 2018 (11:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Senators appear poised for a long rebuild. What should be expected out of them in 2018-19? More...

Canadiens preview: Rankings, predictions, playoff chances, more
September 27, 2018 (11:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Canadiens are on the road back to contention following some big summer moves. How will they do this season? More...

Panthers preview: Rankings, predictions, playoff chances, more
September 27, 2018 (11:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Aleksander Barkov & Co. are a trendy pick to make a big leap this season. More...

Red Wings preview: Rankings, predictions, playoff chances, more
September 27, 2018 (11:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
As Detroit begins the process of turning over its roster, how seriously will it contend for a playoff spot? More...

NHL to investigate Lehtera after drug story
September 27, 2018 (07:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The NHL will be investigating after a Finnish report linked Flyers forward Jori Lehtera to a drug ring. More...

Inside Mark Scheifele's quest to be the Tom Brady of the NHL
September 27, 2018 (07:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The young Jets center wants to play at a high level until he's 40 -- and beyond. He takes us inside his plan on how he is preparing his body to do so. More...

Ducks RW Perry out 5 months after knee surgery
September 26, 2018 (15:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Anaheim Ducks announced Wednesday that right wing Corey Perry underwent surgery to repair meniscus and MCL injuries. The timetable for Perry's recovery is 20 weeks, or roughly five months into the NHL season. More...

Blue Jackets' Jones (knee sprain) out 4-6 weeks
September 26, 2018 (15:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
All-Star defenseman Seth Jones suffered a sprain of the medial collateral ligament during a preseason game and will miss 4-6 weeks for the Blue Jackets. More...

Teams left to police themselves in new gambling landscape
September 26, 2018 (13:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The major professional sports leagues and the NCAA have jumped into their first full seasons with expanded legal sports betting by taking a largely wait-and-see approach, leaving teams to figure out how best to navigate an evolving betting landscape. More...

Ranking all 31 NHL teams by their goalie tandems
September 26, 2018 (12:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Which team has the best netminders in the league? We rank them from 1 (Predators) to 31 (Hurricanes). More...

Fantasy roundtable: Draft strategy, must-have players, more
September 26, 2018 (11:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Our fantasy hockey experts weigh in on how to approach your draft with some last minute advice. More...

Post-regulation power index: NHL teams best set up to win in OT
September 26, 2018 (07:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
We rank all 31 teams on their ability to win the game after the end of the third period, with the Lightning coming in at No. 1. More...

NHL mascot rankings: Gritty's big debut
September 25, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Flyers' first mascot since the 1970s broke the internet on Monday. Find out where he lands among every team's plush personnel. More...

Power-play dependent players in danger of losing fantasy value
September 25, 2018 (11:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Be careful drafting these five late-rounders. Those power-play points upon which they are so dependent might not be so plentiful this season. More...

Blackhawks G Crawford doubtful for opener
September 25, 2018 (08:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said Monday that it "might be stretching it" for goaltender Corey Crawford to play in the Oct. 4 opener against the Senators. More...

Sharks top rankings of all 31 NHL teams' defense groups
September 25, 2018 (07:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Erik Karlsson trade caused a seismic shift in the defensive landscape in the NHL. Where do all 31 teams rank? More...

Impact prospects for the 2018-19 NHL season
September 25, 2018 (06:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Chris Peters looks at prospects who will make an NHL impact in 2018-19 as well as their fantasy value. More...

Flyers introduce mascot 'Gritty,' relish reaction
September 24, 2018 (23:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Philadelphia Flyers have introduced an odd-looking new team mascot -- a 7-foot fuzzy creature named Gritty, with a wild, orange beard. More...

Caps ink Alexeyev to 3-year deal worth $2.775M
September 24, 2018 (21:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
First-round draft pick Alexander Alexeyev has signed a $2.775 million, three-year entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals. More...

Seattle clears major hurdle to landing franchise
September 24, 2018 (18:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Seattle City Council's approval Monday of renovation plans for KeyArena was the last step needed to complete Seattle's expansion application in time to potentially field a team for the 2020-21 season. More...

Mock draft breakdown: How the ESPN NHL team drafted its league
September 24, 2018 (14:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
How did the picks pan out in ESPN's NHL team fantasy hockey draft? We look at the rosters and our experts give their two cents. More...

Gionta retires; will take role in Sabres front office
September 24, 2018 (12:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Forward Brian Gionta announced his retirement Monday after 16 NHL seasons and will join the Buffalo Sabres in a front office role. More...

Report: Gionta set to retire following 16 seasons
September 24, 2018 (10:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Forward Brian Gionta will retire after 16 NHL seasons, according to an AP report. Gionta, who finished last season with the Bruins, is holding a news conference Monday in Buffalo. More...

Ranking all 31 NHL teams by their forwards
September 24, 2018 (10:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Which teams have the best collection of talent up front? We rank them 1-31 here, led by the Lightning. More...

Hamilton coach 'in good spirits' after collapsing
September 23, 2018 (19:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Hamilton Bulldogs say head coach Dave Matsos is "resting comfortably" at a hospital a day after collapsing on the team bench during a game. More...

Tiger's back: The best comebacks across sports
September 23, 2018 (17:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Tiger Woods just won his first tournament in five years, which got us thinking ... what other sports comebacks can compare? More...

Canadiens sign Byron to 4-year extension
September 23, 2018 (12:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with forward Paul Byron, with an average annual value of $3.4 million. More...

The lowdown on every NHL team?s No. 1 line
September 23, 2018 (00:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
A team-by-team overview of the 31 No. 1 lines in the NHL entering the 2018-19 regular season. More...

Who is this season?s Dustin Brown? Five NHL forwards who could bounce back big in 2018-19
September 23, 2018 (00:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
In the span of several months, Dustin Brown went from potential buyout candidate to registered a career-high point total. So, who could follow suit this season and bounce back brilliantly from one or more down years? More...

Top 10 Vezina Trophy candidates for 2018-19
September 23, 2018 (00:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The Vezina rarely stays in won goalie's hands from one year to the next. Will an old favorite steal it back this year, or will a next-generation stopper get his first win? More...

Domi deserved a substantial suspension, not a pre-season slap on the wrist
September 23, 2018 (00:00) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
The NHL had the opportunity to send a message by handing Max Domi a substantial suspension. Instead, he was given a vacation from the pre-season and the green light to suit up come opening night. More...

Hamilton coach taken to hospital after collapsing
September 22, 2018 (22:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Hamilton Bulldogs coach Dave Matsos was taken to the hospital after collapsing on the team's bench Saturday night in an Ontario Hockey League game. More...

Karlsson unveils new Sharks jersey in surprise
September 22, 2018 (22:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Eirk Karlsson skated out in the Sharks' new third jersey, the "stealth" black-on-black sweater, during the first intermission of their preseason game. More...

Devils sign Wood to 4-year, $11 million deal
September 22, 2018 (19:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The New Jersey Devils have signed forward Miles Wood to a four-year, $11 million contract, general manager Ray Shero announced Saturday. More...

WHL Preview: The story of the Hurricanes
September 22, 2018 (02:45) [ Indexed from The Hockey News ]
Look for Lethbridge to rack up the wins thanks to talent at all positions this season. In our third CHL preview, we head out West to rank every team in the 'Dub' More...

Red Wings to keep Green out for start of season
September 21, 2018 (23:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Red Wings general manager Ken Holland told the Detroit Free Press that Mike Green "hasn't had a lot of energy," which led to him getting blood work done and then a follow-up appointment with a doctor. More...