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Better luck next year: A healthy Minnesota Wild team is pretty good
And now they might actually be able to build an actual team that is not severely limited by buyouts. And they have one of the NHL's best prospect pools…
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Better luck next year: What's holding the New Jersey Devils back?
The team on paper is still very good when it is healthy. It has not been consistently healthy the past two seasons.
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Better luck next year: The Washington Capitals need another big move
They were aggressive last summer. They should be again this offseason. They might need to be.
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The NHL spending hasn't been that wild this offseason
At least not at the top. Also checking in on the best and worst offseason performances so far.
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Better luck next year: The Vegas Golden Knights did it again
They found a way to get their man and acquire a big star. Will Mitch Marner and the Golden Knights give each other what they need?
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June 2025

Everybody in the NHL wants to get tougher to play against, but will anybody do it correctly?
Plus some more pre-free agency thoughts on the players whose contracts might not pan out as expected or hoped.
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Deep thoughts as the NHL offseason really gets underway
Touching on all of the big recent moves ahead of the NHL draft including JJ Peterka, Noah Dobson, Trevor Zegras, John Tavares and the Vancouver Canucks.
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Better luck next year: Can Ken Holland get the Los Angeles Kings where they need to go?
After four consecutive first-round playoff exits the Los Angeles Kings are bringing in a new voice.
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The Panthers got almost every major move right
The secret to their success isn't complicated -- they have the best front office in hockey right now.
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Better luck next year: The Carolina Hurricanes are still in a really good position
They still have one big need. They also still have the assets to acquire it.
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Nobody is going to be sensible about Sam Bennett in free agency; Chris Kreider trade grades
Some thoughts on the most polarizing free agent in this year's class, and also the big NHL trade on Thursday between the New York Rangers and Anaheim…
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Better luck next year: Dallas Stars keep getting close, but can not break through
This is going to be a fascinating offseason for one of the NHL's best teams that just keeps coming up short.
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