This year's ranking is led by the Sharks, Blue Jackets and Canadiens and includes 22 new players from the 2024 NHL Draft.
Scott Wheeler591
Way-too-early predictions for the NHL 2024-25 season: Stanley Cup winner, dark horse, playoff field, awards, more
The Athletic NHL Staff700
Which NHL teams have improved the most this offseason? Rating all 32 teams
Dom Luszczyszyn535
Senators opening-night roster projection: Where Perron, Jensen and Ullmark fit
Ian Mendes112
Senators prospect Stephen Halliday is ready to make the NHL jump: 'Ottawa believed in me'
Ian Mendes54
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After the first week of NHL free agency, where does your team stand? If there's still a gaping hole, there are only a few options left.
The Athletic NHL Staff184
Five days into NHL free agency, the list of impact players remaining on the market is … not lengthy. How's your favorite team doing so far?
The Athletic NHL Staff437
The contract negotiation likely went on a bit longer than each party desired, but Pinto insists there’s no bitterness.
Ian Mendes71
The Sens' 2024 first-round pick talks about his world juniors aspirations, and why he's excited about joining Sanderson in Ottawa.
Ian Mendes25
Some teams have dramatically improved their netminding since the end of the season, while some are still searching for answers.
Jesse Granger140
Pinto will receive $2.5 million this season and $5 million in 2025-26.
The Athletic Staff99
The Blues are acquiring forwards Radek Faksa (Dallas) and Mathieu Joseph (Ottawa) in trades, shoring up their bottom-six forwards.
Jeremy Rutherford109
During his post-free agency media session, the Ottawa GM spoke on a wide range of topics and issues surrounding the team.
Ian Mendes186
The Senators got an underwhelming return for Jakob Chychrun.
Sean Gentille and Eric Duhatschek124
July 1 has arrived, and the NHL's free-agent frenzy is on. Who's landing where? We'll update its Big Board as signings are confirmed.
Chris Johnston275
A lot can change in the next 12 months, but with the 2024 NHL Draft in the books, let's turn the page to the 2025 group.
Corey Pronman99
Carter Hart, Dillon Dubé, Michael McLeod and Cal Foote are all now unrestricted free agents.
Chris Johnston262
NHL free agency is less than 24 hours away, slated to open at noon ET on Monday. Who’ll be shopping for what when the bell rings?
The Athletic NHL Staff141
Green knows exactly the style and elements he wants to see deployed by the Senators in the 2024-25 season.
Ian Mendes22
Corey Pronman grades how every team performed at the 2024 NHL Draft.
Corey Pronman120
Scott Wheeler reviews how all 32 teams did at the 2024 NHL Draft, with thoughts on almost every pick.
Scott Wheeler189
Corey Pronman's favorite picks from the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft. Plus, some head-scratchers.
Corey Pronman106
A look at the top 20 skaters and top three goalies available on Day 2 of the NHL Draft.
Corey Pronman42
When the Senators had time to deliberate before making the No. 7 pick, there was absolutely no internal disagreement or debate.
Ian Mendes139
Here is the comprehensive pick-by-pick breakdown of the first-round selections, which each team in one of four tiers.
Scott Wheeler271
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