Daily Faceoff’s 2025-26 NHL team preview hub

Sep 6, 2025, 08:00 EDTUpdated: Sep 6, 2025, 09:28 EDT

Credit: Jun 17, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) controls the puck defended by Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) during the first period in game six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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
Sept. 9: Minnesota Wild
Sept. 10: Montreal Canadiens
Sept. 11: Nashville Predators
Sept. 12: New Jersey Devils
Sept. 15: New York Islanders
Sept. 16: New York Rangers
Sept. 17: Ottawa Senators
Sept. 18: Philadelphia Flyers
Sept. 19: Pittsburgh Penguins
Sept. 22: San Jose Sharks
Sept. 23: Seattle Kraken
Sept. 24: St. Louis blues
Sept. 25: Tampa Bay Lightning
Sept. 26: Toronto Maple Leafs
Sept. 29: Utah Mammoth
Sept. 30: Vancouver Canucks
Oct. 1: Vegas Golden Knights
Oct. 2: Washington Capitals
Oct. 3: Winnipeg Jets

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