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Way-too-early top-10 rankings for the 2019 draft
Jack Hughes sure seems like the top pick, but who else makes the early top 10 for next year's draft?
Why Jack Hughes is the top-ranked 2019 draft prospect
Meet Jack Hughes, the record-breaking center who is expected to go No. 1 in next June's NHL draft.
NHL Draft
Draft grades: Blackhawks re-loading
Chris Peters grades and analyzes the draft picks for all 31 NHL teams.
Winners and losers of the 2018 NHL draft weekend
While 217 prospects found new homes, the weekend also had trades, free-agent decisions and lots of chatter. Here's who came out ahead -- and behind.
2018 NHL draft: Every pick for all 31 teams
Find details on every pick of the 2018 NHL draft here.
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Golden Knights
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Golden Knights owner says Stanley Cup timeline is moved up
Bill Foley chats us up on the team's new expectations, the chances of an All-Star Game in Vegas, plans for free agency this year and more.
Capitals
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John Carlson re-signs with the Caps: What's next?
With the defenseman headed back to D.C., we examine the Capitals' next moves, the free agent market, the Erik Karlsson Sweepstakes and more.
Kings
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Ilya Kovalchuk picks the Kings: Now what?
The 35-year-old free agent is headed to Los Angeles. What does that mean for other free agents, trade targets and the Kovy runners-up?
Trade Reactions
Trade Grades: Canes come out ahead in Hanifin-Hamilton swap
A five-player deal electrified the proceedings on Day 2 of the 2018 draft. Who came out ahead?
Trade Grades: Avs earn high mark for landing Grubauer
The Avalanche picked up one of the biggest prizes on the 2018 trade market. Who won the deal?
ESPYS
ESPYS Voting: Best NHL Player
Let your voice be heard and then tune in to the 2018 ESPY Awards on July 18 on ABC!
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Kings
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Kovalchuk to make NHL return with Kings
Ilya Kovalchuk, who retired from the NHL in 2013 to play with St. Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League, has agreed to a three-year deal with the L.A. Kings.
NHL
Avs set up platoon in net, Caps may reunite with Orpik
Emily Kaplan and Greg Wyshynski break down the trade between the Avalanche and Capitals that sent Philipp Grubauer and Brooks Orpik to Colorado.
NHL
Emily Kaplan and Greg Wyshynski talk about day one of the NHL Draft, including the Brooks Orpik trade and a look ahead to day two.
Capitals
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This is Elliott. He's a Capitals fan at the #NHLDraft. And he's waited a long time to drink from this mug.
Top Headlines
- Avs buyout Orpik three days after acquiring him
- Coyotes acquire D Russo from Red Wings for pick
- Carlson re-ups with Caps, inks 8-year, $64M deal
- Reports: Grubauer's deal with Avs worth $10M
- Islanders OK with Tavares fielding options
- Liam Kirk 1st born-and-trained Brit drafted
- Canes get Hamilton in 5-player deal with Flames
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2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs Central
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2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Schedule, scores, highlights
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Check out the full picture and coverage on each team.
Top NHL prospects
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Top 50 prospects eligible for 2018 NHL draft
Chris Peters ranks and evaluates the top 50 prospects eligible for June's 2018 NHL draft, a group loaded with talented wingers and dominant blueliners.
Future legends
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We put 43 current NHL stars to the Hall of Fame test; here's who passed -- and who fell short
Sidney Crosby, the greatest player of his generation, is a lock for the Hall of Fame. So's Jaromir Jagr. What about Alex Ovechkin -- or rising star Connor McDavid? We put 43 active players to the test to find out who truly has the stuff of legends.
