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Biggest NHL draft questions: Top prospects, trade targets, bold predictions
Who will go No. 1 to the Sabres? How many goalies will be taken in Round 1? Which veterans could be on the move?
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Michigan Wolverines hockey on the verge of making NHL draft history
With three players all projected to be top-10 picks, Michigan could be the first NCAA team to have three current players taken in first round of the NHL draft.
Why Owen Power has become the clear No. 1 prospect in the 2021 NHL draft
The Canadian-born, 6-foot-6 Michigan Wolverine could be the league's next great young defenseman.
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Wyshynski's NHL mock draft: First-round pick predictions and perfect outcomes
Cornerstone defensemen? Multiple goalies in Round 1? Greg Wyshynski projects all 32 picks of the 2021 NHL draft's first round -- and then makes his own 32 personal picks.
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SCHEDULE RELEASE
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NHL schedule release: Most intriguing games, Seattle Kraken revenge tour, key dates, more
With the NHL schedule for next season finalized, here are the dates we have circled on our calendars.
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COMING SOON: THE KRAKEN!
Kraken released: Top takeaways from the expansion draft, and what's next
Where were the trades? Plus, why Seattle drafted Chris Driedger instead of Carey Price, and a look ahead to more potential moves on the way.
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Been there, done that: Vegas Golden Knights have advice for Seattle Kraken
Players from the Knights, who made the Stanley Cup Final in their first year of existence, share sage advice for members of the NHL's newest franchise.
Meet the Kraken: Full results of the NHL expansion draft
Check out all 30 players who were selected in the 2021 NHL expansion draft.
Replay: 2021 NHL Expansion Draft Presented by Upper Deck
LUKE PROKOP
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Hockey world shows support after Luke Prokop announces he's gay
The NHL community took to social media to support Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop after his announcement that he is gay.
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Kraken GM shares the ideal player for their No. 2 pick
Kraken general manager Ron Francis breaks down Seattle's draft strategy and how the organization plans to get free agents to sign.
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- Lightning to host Penguins in NHL '21-22 opener
- Sharks re-sign forwards Balcers, Blichfeld
- Oft-injured Avs forward Calvert retires at age 31
- Blackhawks GM to cooperate with investigation
- Rangers give Cup winner Goodrow 6-year deal
- Kraken make first trade, send Pitlick to Flames
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Free agency preview (ESPN+)
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NHL free-agency tiers: Ranking the top 90 (plus) players
Who are the top players hitting the market? We sort them out into six tiers to set up this summer's frenzy.
Execs rank NHL's top 10 centers
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Ranking the NHL's top centers for 2021: Execs, coaches, players debate the top 10
A trio of young perennial MVP candidates tops our list. Where does 33-year-old Sidney Crosby finish?
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