Also: Will the Jets go all in to try to solve their attendance issues? Will Crosby hit 1,700 points before Ovechkin hits 895 goals?
Chris Johnston117
NHL predictions 2.0: New Stanley Cup favorite, surprise Hart Trophy front-runner and more
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NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1 plus one reason to be optimistic about each team
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Shea Weber, David Poile enter Hall of Fame together on good terms after lengthy rift over trade, offer sheet
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Canadiens will be judged by the standard they set for themselves, and they're not meeting it
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Also in this week's notebook: Two struggling forwards call themselves out, Caufield's selectiveness and the logjam on defence trending down.
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The usual idea of judging playoff possibilities on Nov. 1 is less likely this year for more than one reason. Who could still sneak in?
Sean McIndoe137
The draft class of 2025 is led by star Boston College freshman center James Hagens, followed by Brampton Steelheads winger Porter Martone.
Scott Wheeler76
The Canadiens did all the things they were focused on. They managed the puck. They saw it as a step. Except we've already seen this story.
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From goaltending and lack of offense to injuries and more, here’s what The Athletic's NHL staff said is each team's biggest concern.
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When mistakes repeat themselves and lead to constant goals against and losses, a coach is left with few other options than punishment.
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As the league closes the book on the first month of hockey, we’ve cooked up one spooky thought for each team.
Sean Gentille and Dom Luszczyszyn332
Coach Martin St. Louis said his team threw up all over itself, and he was not wrong. The problem is it is happening too often.
Arpon Basu137
The Toronto Maple Leafs lead the way in franchise valuation at an estimated $3.66 billion.
James Mirtle231
These are NHL rookies and sophomores off to hot starts this season who deserve more attention.
Harman Dayal141
The Canadiens are seeking a path to maturity, and they took another detour against the Kraken on home ice.
Arpon Basu117
Here’s how our MLS writers voted for MVP, defender of the year, coach of the year, Best XI and more
The Athletic Soccer staff50
Also in this week's notebook, a potential name for the Jake Evans line and Nick Suzuki's Blues connections looking back on his potential.
Arpon Basu77
Two new teams enter the top five and a new rivalry takes on blistering heat ... maybe.
Sean McIndoe225
Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis did something Saturday he loathed at the beginning of the season: He simplified.
Arpon Basu60
What has been each team's biggest surprise so far, good, bad or ugly? The Athletic posed that question this week to its NHL staff.
The Athletic NHL Staff114
Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis is facing scrutiny over his team's inability to play his defensive system, and a solution seems elusive.
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For our first installment of the 2024-25 season, we included one bit about each team that's piquing our interest.
Sean Gentille and Dom Luszczyszyn455
MLS has talked about making changes before. There isn’t a perfect solution, but the league has to find a way to grow
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Hall of Famer Duncan Keith and coach Gerard Gallant also say they have no issue with Trouba's hit on the Canadiens' Justin Barron this week.
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