After some uncertainty after the end of the 21/22 season, the Pittsburgh Penguins are running it back for another season led by Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang. Can they lead the Penguins on one more Stanley Cup run?
Team Synopsis: Vegas Golden Knights – August 23, 2022
The Vegas Golden Knights missed the playoffs for the first time in their history last season. Was it a case of one bad season or a worrying sign of a downward trend?
Team Synopsis: Toronto Maple Leafs – August 22, 2022
The Toronto Maple Leafs last won a playoff series in 2004. With several strong regular seasons in recent seasons, they haven’t been able to break through in the postseason. Will that change in the 22/23 season?
Team Synopsis: Minnesota Wild – August 21, 2022
Led by Kirill Kaprisov, the Wild’s offense has surged to life over the past two seasons but two consecutive first round exits have left lingering questions. Can they continue to build on the current foundation in the 22/23 season?
Team Synopsis: Philadelphia Flyers – August 18, 2022
The Philadelphia Flyers started the 21/22 season off strong, but it fell off the rails in the second quarter of the season. After jettisoning their long-time captain at the trade deadline, are the Flyers headed for another rebuild?
Team Synopsis: Seattle Kraken – August 17, 2022
The Seattle Kraken’s inaugural season went down as one to forget. With plenty of promise for a respectable season going into the campaign, the Kraken quickly sunk to the bottom of the Pacific. Will the Kraken’s second season be better than the first?
Team Synopsis: Montreal Canadiens – August 16, 2022
The Montreal Canadiens fall from grace was swift and dramatic. After a Stanley Cup Final appearance in 2021, the Habs finished the 21/22 season in last place in the NHL. With a management change mid-season, the Canadiens appear to be headed down the re-build path. What’s in store for the first full season under the new regime?
Team Synopsis: Arizona Coyotes – August 15, 2022
The Arizona Coyotes took up residence in the NHL basement and made collecting draft picks a full time hobby and missing last place in the NHL by just 2 points. With a large number of expiring contracts on the books this summer, the Coyotes roster will certainly look different in the 22-23 season. Will different mean better or are the Coyotes set to occupy the NHL basement once again?
Team Synopsis: New York Rangers – August 10, 2022
The New York Rangers went on a run to the Eastern Conference Final last season, a year after a controversial GM change altered the trajectory of the club. Was their 21/22 success a flash in the pan or should we expect the Rangers among the Eastern Conference’s top teams again in 22/23?
Team Synopsis: Edmonton Oilers – August 8, 2022
Have the Oilers finally found a supporting cast that can help Connor McDavid find consistent playoff success? Let’s take a look at a the Oilers’ 21/22 season, along with projections for the 22/23 season to see how they stack up.