Jets lean on Connor Hellebuyck as they chase a playoff breakthrough
Winnipeg remains a regular-season powerhouse anchored by an elite goaltender, still searching for postseason success to match.
Winnipeg remains a regular-season powerhouse anchored by an elite goaltender, still searching for postseason success to match.
A down year turned into a golden ticket — Toronto drafted a generational talent and overhauled its supporting cast, including a bold bet in net.
Boston squeaked into the playoffs last spring; now an aging roster looks to its superstar winger to keep the window open.
Aggressive every offseason since relocating, Utah reinforced a rising young core that finished just short of the playoffs.
Carolina broke through for its first Stanley Cup since 2006, and a deep, well-built roster is primed to defend it.
Pittsburgh made the playoffs again, but an aging core and a quiet offseason raise questions about how much time is left.
Vegas came within two wins of a second title; a deep, veteran roster returns largely intact and hungry for another run.
Seattle made modest moves and missed on a big swing, leaving the franchise looking for the piece that ties it all together.
Montreal's rebuild is paying off faster than expected after a 2025-26 playoff run, and the Habs are building for the long haul.
Dallas remains one of the West's best, but a looming decision on its goal-scoring ace is the defining offseason storyline.
Anaheim ended a long playoff drought and upset the Oilers; now a rising young core led by Leo Carlsson aims for more.
A changing of the guard on Long Island: a new coach, a departed captain, and a young blue line led by Matthew Schaefer.
Los Angeles spent aggressively on experienced players, but the strategy raises questions about breaking a postseason ceiling.
Vancouver traded its captain and faces more questions, with Elias Pettersson's future the next big storyline.
Minnesota added one of the game's best blueliners to a playoff roster, dramatically raising its ceiling in the Central.
A playoff-less 2025-26 prompted an aggressive New York offseason, reshaping the roster around Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox.
Detroit's playoff drought continues, and an offseason trade request from its captain hangs over the franchise's direction.
Calgary is leaning into youth, with a standout young goaltender and fresh additions on a promising blue line.
After a rare down year, the back-to-back champions added Brady Tkachuk and reshaped the net, aiming to storm right back.
Colorado won the Central but was swept in the West Final; an aging roster got a makeover with a Cale Makar extension looming.