NHL Power Rankings Ahead of the Milan Olympics
ESPN's NHL power rankings entering the Olympic break, featuring top non-Olympians amid snubs and team momentum shifts.
2026-2027 Season
ESPN's NHL power rankings entering the Olympic break, featuring top non-Olympians amid snubs and team momentum shifts.
New Jersey Devils acquire 33-year-old center Nick Bjugstad from St. Louis Blues in exchange for Thomas Bordeleau and a conditional fourth-round pick, bolstering depth before Olympic freeze.
Prime fantasy hockey pickups like Justin Sourdif and Sam Rinzel seeing power play minutes amid quirky pre-Olympic scheduling.
The Avalanche's record pace, depth from savvy moves, budget goaltending, and veteran leadership fuel their path to a historic season and Stanley Cup contention.
ESPN's NHL power rankings: Avalanche hold No. 1, risers like Buffalo surge, crucial February games loom before Olympics.
Barry Trotz is retiring as Nashville Predators GM after under three years, remaining until a successor is found amid a tough season.