Daily Faceoff’s 2025-26 NHL team preview hub
The 2025-26 NHL season is weeks away now, and so many exciting storylines will soon play out. How will Mitch Marner fare with the Vegas Golden Knights after leaving the Toronto Maple Leafs? Can the revamped Carolina Hurricanes finally topple the powerhouse Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference? Will Connor McDavid’s contract negotiation with the Edmonton Oilers drag into the season? Is this the year the Montreal Canadiens break through and become a high-end contender? Will Canada remain the best-on-best kings when the 2026 Olympics arrive in February?
While you await the start of the season Oct. 7, Daily Faceoff is here to get you ready. Our 32 comprehensive NHL team previews outline all the key narratives to know for each franchise. What are their key additions and departures? What does their projected lineup look like? Which rookies will push for jobs? Which burning questions must they answer in 2025-26?
Below, you’ll find links to every preview, with a new one dropping every weekday. Let’s go.
2025-26 NHL TEAM PREVIEWS
Aug. 21: Anaheim Ducks, by Matt Larkin
Aug. 22: Boston Bruins, by Anthony Trudeau
Aug. 25: Buffalo Sabres, by Scott Maxwell
Aug. 26: Calgary Flames, by Mike Gould
Aug. 27: Carolina Hurricanes, by Matt Larkin
Aug. 28: Chicago Blackhawks, by Steven Ellis
Aug. 29: Colorado Avalanche, by Anthony Trudeau
Sept. 1: Columbus Blue Jackets, By Scott Maxwell
Sept. 2: Dallas Stars, by Mike Gould
Sept 3: Detroit Red Wings, by Anthony Trudeau
Sept. 4: Edmonton Oilers, by Scott Maxwell
Sept. 5: Florida Panthers, by Matt Larkin
Sept. 8: Los Angeles Kings, by Mike Gould
Sept. 9: Minnesota Wild, by Anthony Trudeau
Sept. 10: Montreal Canadiens, by Steven Ellis
Sept. 11: Nashville Predators, by Scott Maxwell
Sept. 12: New Jersey Devils, by Anthony Trudeau
Sept. 15: New York Islanders, by Scott Maxwell
Sept. 16: New York Rangers, by Matt Larkin
Sept. 17: Ottawa Senators, by Mike Gould
Sept. 18: Philadelphia Flyers, by Anthony Trudeau
Sept. 19: Pittsburgh Penguins, by Matt Larkin
Sept. 22: San Jose Sharks, by Steven Ellis
Sept. 23: Seattle Kraken, by Mike Gould
Sept. 24: St. Louis Blues, by Anthony Trudeau
Sept. 25: Tampa Bay Lightning, by Scott Maxwell
Sept. 26: Toronto Maple Leafs, by Matt Larkin
Sept. 29: Utah Mammoth, by Mike Gould
Sept. 30: Vancouver Canucks, by Anthony Trudeau
Oct. 1: Vegas Golden Knights
Oct. 2: Washington Capitals
Oct. 3: Winnipeg Jets
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