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NHL season preview: Power Rankings, X factors, predictions

More Teams. More Games. With NHL opening night on the horizon, take a look back at some of the best moments from last season. (0:58) After a wild offseason that included multiple superstars joining or leaving the Calgary Flames, opening night of the 2022-23 NHL season is fast approaching. ESPN will be your home for […]

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Passport issue keeps Giants punter Jamie Gillan in London

The Giants defeated the Green Bay Packers 27-22 on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. They were aware of the issue prior to the trip, and expect him back this week before playing the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. New York did not work out any punters on Tuesday as a contingency. Gillan, nicknamed the “Scottish Hammer,” […]

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Fantasy hockey dynasty ranks: What will the NHL look like in 2027

Well, we know their age. We also know what kind of production they have put up in the past. But beyond those two criteria, we don’t really know a whole lot. We can certainly guess a lot. In January 2018, ESPN asked me to do the first one of these dynasty rankings. While I didn’t […]

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The nine critical decisions that made the Colorado Avalanche a juggernaut

He was Colorado’s captain when the franchise last won a Stanley Cup, in 2001. Now, 21 years later, Sakic is the architect behind the Avalanche’s return to a Final, this one opening Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning (8 ET, ABC and ESPN+). Sakic took the reins as Colorado’s executive vice president of hockey operations […]

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Under-the-radar stars of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, including Artturi Lehkonen, Frank Vatrano

However, it’s time we raise awareness about the players who came into the postseason with much less acclaim. Unheralded performers have punctuated every series from the first round to the conference finals. They’ve picked up the slack, managed big workloads, pulled off gutsy moves and provided game-changing contributions you won’t find on the scoresheet. In […]

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Must-watch fantasy hockey prospects, including those playing in the 2022 Frozen Four

I’m intentionally focussing on prospects signed (or about to sign) with current non-playoff contenders, in view that they’re likely to be offered greater opportunities straight out of the gates. Also included are four must-watch individuals – future NHL stars – engaged in this year’s NCAA Men’s Frozen Four. Bobby Brink, F, Philadelphia Flyers: No question, […]

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NHL trade deadline tracker: Latest updates on deals, rumors and grades for 2022

The NHL’s 2022 trade deadline has passed, with a flurry of moves to review. On Nov. 4, the Buffalo Sabres traded franchise center Jack Eichel to the Vegas Golden Knights for Peyton Krebs, Alex Tuch and a pair of draft picks. Then, on Feb. 14, the Calgary Flames landed scoring winger Tyler Toffoli from the […]

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