After an early exit from the playoffs last season, Ryan Getzlaf and company are looking to make a deeper postseason run this time around.
After returning to the postseason a year ago, the Isles will be headed to Brooklyn sooner, rather than later. Can John Tavares and company get off the island on a high note?
Evander Kane and the Winnipeg Jets move to the Western Conference and the brand new Central Division for this season. Check out the Jets' top three lines and those of his division mates in this feature.
Shea Weber and a deep corps of blueliners are once again the strength in Nashville, but can the Preds return to the playoffs with a cast of largely unproven scorers?
Can Eric Staal and the Carolina offense score enough to offset the Hurricanes' suspect blue line this season?
Led by Evander Kane and an improving offensive attack, can the Jets make a push for a playoff berth with the move to the Western Conference?
Dan Waldner and Mike Wilson evaluate this year's rookie class to see who is most likely to walk away with the Calder Trophy. Jonathan Drouin of the Lightning top their list.
The Oilers' offense should continue to produce with Nail Yakupov entering his second NHL season, but will the blue-line corps and goaltending be strong enough to push Edmonton back into the playoffs?
Erik Karlsson and the Sens are entering a new era with the departure of Daniel Alfredsson in free agency this summer, but are they primed for a deep playoff run?
Entering his second season in Minnesota, Zach Parise and the Wild offense could be primed for a big leap forward.
Jack Choros identifies some of his favorite draft strategies for head-to-head leagues. In the middle rounds, he likes to identify multi-category stuffers like the Bruins' Milan Lucic.
Jan Levine shares 15 sleepers for the upcoming 2013-14 NHL season. Scott Hartnell makes the list as a good bounce back candidate.
Paul Bruno explains the complications regarding Nazem Kadri's contract situation, and shares a few of his booms, busts and sleepers.
Pavel Datsyuk and the Red Wings move from the Western Conference to the Eastern Conference. How do their top three lines shape up? Peter Maingot breaks down all the Atlantic Division teams.
Who is going to be John Tavares' new wingman? Peter Maingot breaks down the Isles' top-three lines, along with those of the other teams in the Metropolitan Division.
Zach Bogosian and the Winnipeg Jets moving to the Western Conference where they belong is the biggest change in the conference. Paul Bruno breaks it all down.
Cory Schneider became the answer to the Devils' goalie succession plan in a draft day trade. Paul Bruno traces the other big changes in the Eastern Conference.
Jon Litterine breaks down the top three prospects of every NHL organization, including this year's top draft pick, Nathan MacKinnon.