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Living out a childhood dream: Keanu Reeves inks one-day deal with the OHL's Windsor Spitfires
Keanu Reeves' autographed jersey from his ceremonial one-day stint with the team will be auctioned off for charity.
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GRADING THE TRADES
How the Yaroslav Askarov addition accelerates the Sharks' rebuild
No. 1 pick Macklin Celebrini will have the top goalie prospect in hockey behind him; has the timeline been moved up? Here are our grades for both GMs.
Why Rutger McGroarty-Brayden Yager swap is a win-win
The Michigan forward is an instant boost to the Penguins' pipeline, but the Jets don't come away empty-handed. We grade both GMs here.
Laine deal a low-risk, high-reward move for the Canadiens
The change of scenery for the Finnish forward could result in a major upgrade to Montreal's offense. We grade both GMs on the swap.
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LOOKING AHEAD TO 2025
TOP PROSPECTS IN THE CLASS
2025 NHL draft prospect watch list: The players who will dominate the discourse this season
With the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup in the rearview mirror, draft season has begun across the globe. Here are the most intriguing skaters right now.
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CALDER TROPHY WATCH
A LOOK AT 12 TOP CANDIDATES
Way-too-early Calder Trophy watch for 2024-25: Is it Macklin Celebrini's race to lose?
Here are the top candidates to win the NHL's rookie of the year award next season, and the first overall pick will have some tough competition.
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WHO MADE THE BIGGEST GAINS?
LOOKING AHEAD TO OCTOBER
From adding talent to losing captains: NHL teams that changed the most this offseason
From the Chicago Blackhawks to the Vegas Golden Knights, check out 13 teams most affected by offseason moves both good -- and well, not so good.
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TOP 25 SINCE 2000
Ranking the top 25 NHL players of the 21st century
From Crosby to Thornton, Ovechkin to Chara, here are hockey's best from the past 25 years.
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OFFSEASON GRADES
Who aced the offseason? Report cards for all 32 NHL teams
How well has each GM done so far this summer? The grades are in, including three A's.
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POWER RANKINGS
NHL Power Rankings: Way-too-early edition for the 2024-25 season
With the draft, free agency and the first wave of summer blockbusters in the rearview mirror, here's how each team stands looking ahead to the fall.
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NHL FREE AGENCY
NHL free agency tracker: Details on all the new deals this summer
Our updated list features details on every player signed, analysis of those moves and buzz on what could happen next.
NHL free agency 2024: Grades for Tarasenko, Lindholm, Stephenson, more
We weigh in on the team fits and contract terms for the top deals of the summer.
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- Penguins, Jets complete trade of top prospects
- Hughes trio first brothers on NHL game cover
- Blue Jackets sign Sillinger to 2-year, $4.5M deal
- Beniers secures seven-year extension from Kraken
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Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire Offseason keys for NHL teams, including draft, free agency
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Windsor Spitfires/X Keanu Reeves signs one-day contract with Windsor Spitfires
Keanu Reeves' autographed jersey from his ceremonial one-day stint with the team will be auctioned off for charity.
Courtesy of Fanatics Inside the Quebec factory where NHL jerseys are created
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NHL/X Panthers' celebration takes Stanley Cup into Atlantic Ocean
After winning the Stanley Cup Monday night, the Panthers took to the streets of Fort Lauderdale Tuesday morning to celebrate.