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Semyon Varlamov four year deal is one of the bigger gambles that teams took in free agency this year.

NHL Early Look: Can Islanders Live Up to High Expectations?

The New York Islanders surprised everyone by going from worst to first defensively then sweeping Pittsburgh out of the playoffs. Can they do it again?
Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning

NHL Early Look: Canucks Sit On Precipice of Playoff Spot

The Vancouver Canucks are a bubble team that may need some help to make the playoffs but they are improved from last year at least. They do have some interesting pieces that could grow into a nice unit.
The New York Rangers accelerated their rebuild this offseason. They traded for Jacob Trouba and signed free agent Artemi Panarin.

A Deeper Look at Jacob Trouba’s new seven year deal with New York Rangers

Jacob Trouba was acquired by the New York Rangers essentially for Winnipeg’s…
Carey Price and the Montreal Canadiens closed within points of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

NHL Early Look: Montreal Canadiens Should Battle for Wild Card Spot

The Montreal Canadiens never did make that splash in free agency despite an offer sheet try on Sebastian Aho. They expect to be a bubble team.
The Montreal Canadiens offer sheet Carolina Hurricanes Sebastian Aho

NHL Early Look: Oft-Overlooked Hurricanes On the Rise

The Carolina Hurricanes rose up the standings last season in the second half then made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Final.
The New York Rangers accelerated their rebuild this offseason. They traded for Jacob Trouba and signed free agent Artemi Panarin.

NHL Early Look: A New York Rangers Revival

The New York Rangers accelerated their rebuild this offseason. They traded for Jacob Trouba and signed free agent Artemi Panarin.
The Florida Panthers were top 10 in goals last season but 28th in goals against, so in comes Sergei Bobrovsky to hopefully change things.

NHL Early Look: Can the Florida Panthers Keep the Puck Out of Their Net?

The Florida Panthers were top 10 in goals last season but 28th in goals against, so in comes Sergei Bobrovsky to hopefully change things.
NHL Early Look: The Vegas Golden Knights offseason incomplete, but they remain Stanley Cup contenders

NHL Early Look: The Vegas Golden Knights’ Offseason Incomplete, But They Remain Stanley Cup Contenders

The Vegas Golden Knights are entering their third NHL season and have already found themselves dealing with salary cap issues.
NHL Early Look: The Washington Capitals Remain The Class Of The Metropolitan Despite Roster Overhaul

NHL Early Look: The Washington Capitals Remain The Class Of The Metropolitan Despite Roster Overhaul

The Washington Capitals lost in the first round and are looking for a bounce back. They’ve had to move some salary out this offseason, and still have to take care of a couple of RFAs.
NHL Early Look: Detroit Red Wings Caught in Winds of Change

NHL Early Look: The Detroit Red Wings Caught in Winds of Change

Steve Yzerman took over as GM this offseason. The rebuilding Detroit Red Wings moved some players at the deadline and it could take some time for Yzerman to clear out a few others.
One of the keys to the St. Louis Blues offseason is signing RFA Jordan Binnington.

A Deeper Look At Jordan Binnington’s Two-Year Pact With The St. Louis Blues

Jordan Binnington starts the next chapter of his career after re-signing for two more years with the St. Louis Blues. What happens next?
The Nashville Predators have made some noise this offseason by shipping P.K. Subban to the New Jersey Devils and signing top UFA center Matt Duchene.

NHL Early Look: Center Still Getting The Attention Of The Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators have made some noise this offseason by shipping P.K. Subban to the New Jersey Devils and signing top UFA center Matt Duchene.