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Wysh List: Abolish the NHL's hard salary cap!
We examine the pros and cons of the league's current system, and offer a better solution.
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Looking ahead to 2020
20 for 2020: Way-too-early NHL draft rankings
The 2020 NHL draft is still a year away, but we have an early look at the top 20 prospects in the class, including Alexis Lafreniere.
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Ranking the NHL's top 50-plus free agents into tiers
Who's available this summer? We break them down into five tiers and include insights on where they might land.
Free Agency Begins July 1
Guide to NHL free agency: Metro Division
The Rangers and Devils look ready to spend, while the Blue Jackets are at a crossroads. Here's what all eight teams should to this summer.
Guide to NHL free agency: Atlantic Division
What do the Leafs do about Mitch Marner? How do the Lightning and Bruins get even stronger? Here are game plans for all eight teams.
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Way-too-early picks for the 2020 Hockey Hall of Fame class
Who should be enshrined next year? We take a look at the top 10 candidates, along with other intriguing first-year-eligible players.
NHL Draft
Teams that drafted a new No. 1 prospect: Why Dach leads the pack in Chicago
The Blackhawks drafted a potential long-term heir at center to Jonathan Toews in Kirby Dach. Six teams have a new top prospect.
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State of the Devils: After adding Subban and Hughes, can NJ win now?
The Stanley Cup contention timeline has accelerated. Here's what the Devils look like after a big draft weekend, and what they plan to do next.
NHL Draft
2019 NHL draft grades: Best picks, value steals and more for all 31 teams
The Hurricanes, one of four teams to earn the coveted A grade, found value everywhere. Chris Peters evaluates all 31 NHL draft classes.
2019 NHL draft
What we learned at the 2019 NHL draft
From a blockbuster trade to the best names in the draft -- Hunter Skinner! -- and everything in between, here are the highlights from Vancouver.
Picks and analysis for every team
Every single pick of the NHL draft, including prospect breakdowns and how each first-rounder fits with his new team.
First-round winners and losers
Here's the best -- hey Flyers! -- and worst of the first round.
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Replay every Stanley Cup Playoff game on ESPN+
Looking ahead
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Offseason draft, free-agency game plans for eliminated NHL teams
As each team is ousted from playoff contention, we identify three keys to the offseason, impact prospects and realistic expectations for 2019-20.
Draft Central
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2019 NHL Draft Central: Analysis, rankings, mock drafts, more
Everything you need to know for the 2019 NHL draft.
