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Ahead of the 2025 NHL draft, here's a look at how other No. 1 picks performed in their rookie seasons.

Fantasy hockey impact of players on the move, and the prime roles that open up, as NHL free agency gets moving.

The back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Panthers acquired goaltender Daniil Tarasov from the Blue Jackets on Thursday in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick.

The Kraken acquired forward Frederick Gaudreau from the Wild on Thursday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in this weekend's draft.

The Sharks have placed longtime defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic on unconditional waivers for the purpose of buying out the final year of his contract. The move ends Vlasic's tenure in San Jose that lasted for the better part of two decades.

The NHL and NHLPA are in the final stages of agreeing to a four-year extension of the CBA through September 2030, sources confirmed to ESPN.

While the top two picks appear to be locked in, what happens after that? Here's the final projection before Friday's first round.

Captain Jamie Benn re-signed with the Dallas Stars on a one-year, incentive-laden contract on Thursday. The deal includes $1 million in base salary with the chance to earn another $3 million in performance bonuses.

The NHL and NHLPA have launched their host city selection process for World Cup of Hockey 2028, officially marking the return of the international best-on-best tournament.

The promising young forward gets a new start. Did the Sabres get enough in return?