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Philadelphia Flyers’ success isn’t a surprise to them

As he walked into Philadelphia Flyers training camp last September, he saw a locker room that had become even more tight-knit over the summer. He saw key players like center Sean Couturier, now their captain, and winger Cam Atkinson finally healthy again. He saw a coach in John Tortorella who demanded effort every game — […]

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The “set and forget” stars: Fantasy hockey lineup picks

More Teams. More Games. Marc-Andre Fleury moves past Patrick Roy on the all-time wins list as the Wild shut out the Islanders. (1:51) If you are feeling the January lull and just want to set and forget your fantasy NHL roster, this is the column for you. Not that such a process is encouraged in […]

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NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, points pace vs. expectation

But how do all 32 teams rate against their preseason expected points pace? That’s what’s on tap as part of this week’s rankings. How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors each send in a 1-32 poll based on the games through Wednesday, which generates our master list here. Note: […]

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Fantasy hockey stock watch: Waiver wire picks and starting goalies

More Teams. More Games. Montreal Canadiens vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Full Highlights (1:46) Only the Blackhawks and Penguins are idle these next three days, as four games pepper Wednesday’s lighter slate, a heaping 12 are scheduled for Thursday, before we’re treated to a sparse snack of only two on Friday. I’m all over Buffalo playing […]

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‘New Era of Orange:’ How the Flyers are selling a rebuild to fans

This is not candor you hear often from a team president, especially one that was just formally hired a few months before the 2023-24 season. Teams like to keep it hyper-positive and slightly delusional when they’re trying to sell season ticket packages and sponsorships. But that’s been the problem in Philadelphia, as Jones sees it. […]

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Trick or trend: Breaking down the defenseman rankings

More Teams. More Games. Auston Matthews tells Pat McAfee how scoring four goals in his first NHL game was his “welcome to the league” moment. (0:42) Values will ebb and flow throughout the season. We know that much. But when does the ebbing and flowing start to trail off? When can we start expecting what […]

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NHL reverses new ban on Pride tape in warmups

“After consultation with the NHL Players’ Association and the NHL Player Inclusion Coalition, players will now have the option to voluntarily represent social causes with their stick tape throughout the season,” the league said in a statement Tuesday. The NHL announced in June that teams were no longer allowed to wear “specialty” jerseys during warmups, […]

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Fantasy hockey 2023-24 NHL team previews

With so much that happened, and so many players to know heading into your drafts, click on any specific team below for all the essential data heading into your drafts. Jump ahead: Anaheim Ducks | Arizona Coyotes | Boston Bruins | Buffalo Sabres | Calgary Flames | Carolina Hurricanes | Chicago Blackhawks | Colorado Avalanche […]

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NHL season preview: Power Rankings, predictions, X factors

More Teams. More Games. Take a look back at some of the NHL’s greatest rookie debuts as we await Connor Bedard‘s first game with the Blackhawks. (1:33) Opening night of the 2023-24 NHL season is Tuesday, with a tripleheader of games on ESPN and ESPN+: Nashville Predators-Tampa Bay Lightning (5:30 p.m. ET), Chicago Blackhawks-Pittsburgh Penguins […]

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