The NHL’s 2025-26 regular season is underway, so it’s a perfect time to make a stand and put out this writer’s pre-season prediction of who will make the Stanley Cup final – and who will win.
Read more: Predicting The NHL's 2025-26 Stanley Cup Champion
Ex-Devils First-Rounder Signs New Deal With Vegas
The Vegas Golden Knights have announced that they have re-signed former New Jersey Devils forward Alexander Holtz to a two-year contract that comes with an average annual value (AAV) of $837,500.
Read more: Ex-Devils First-Rounder Signs New Deal With Vegas
Panthers raise 2025 Stanley Cup Champions banner on Opening Night
Three Bold Takes and One Realistic One for the Kings' 2025–26 Season
EL SEGUNDO, CA — The Los Angeles Kings enter the 2025–26 season at a crossroads. With franchise icon Anze Kopitar set to retire at the end of the year, the team's identity sits squarely between eras. The roster has the depth and experience to surely be a playoff contender, but the question remains: can they take the next step, or will they once again become a stepping stone for a more star-laden opponent come playoff time?
Read more: Three Bold Takes and One Realistic One for the Kings' 2025–26 Season
Jets Add Youth As Chibrikov, Ford Earn Main Roster Spots
Jets prospects Nikita Chibrikov and Parker Ford are getting a major opportunity to prove themselves at the NHL level, as injuries have opened the door for them to showcase their talents heading into the new season.
Read more: Jets Add Youth As Chibrikov, Ford Earn Main Roster Spots
The Wraparound: Bounce-Back Candidates, Cup Picks And More NHL Predictions
The Alexandar Georgiev era has ended in Buffalo before it even started. After claiming goalie Colten Ellis from the St. Louis Blues on Monday, the Sabres have placed the 29-year-old Georgiev on waivers. The former Rangers, Avs, and Sharks goalie started strong allowing no goals in two periods against Columbus last month, but allowed 11 goals in three games against Detroit and Pittsburgh, including three goals late in the third period and overtime against the Penguins last Friday.
Read more: Sabres Place Alexandar Georgiev on Waivers
