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For the first time, the top four picks of a single draft will all play in the championship series.
Daniel Nugent-Bowman38
Some of the NHL's most stylish players are featured in this week's rankings — but who was considered the best dressed?
Scott Powers and Julian McKenzie86
Ekblad and Montour will miss the start of the season, potentially putting a damper on how successful the Panthers' 2023-24 campaign can be.
Dom Luszczyszyn6
There have been big names atop the draft board, so let's contextualize where Connor Bedard slots into the NHL’s recent history of top picks.
Scott Wheeler168
We asked five NHL scouts and executives to rank the last nine No. 1 picks in the NHL Draft and Connor Bedard.
Corey Pronman200
We’ve got one for each of the 16 participants, though plenty of teams have more than one — looking at you, Toronto.
Corey Masisak59
Some players on our list have seen big drop-offs from the previous season.
Harman Dayal180
The 32 participants for the 2023 NHL All-Star Game were revealed on Thursday night.
Shayna Goldman and The Athletic Staff138
Florida Panthers' defenseman Aaron Ekblad is dealing with a Grade 2 groin strain, per reports.
Shayna Goldman and The Athletic Staff28
Ekblad hasn't played since March 18 because of a lower-body injury suffered against the Anaheim Ducks.
The Athletic Staff
In 67 games this season, Ekblad scored 15 goals and 57 points for the Panthers. Hagg has one goal and eight points in 48 games this season, all with the Sabres.
Here is how the awards race currently shakes out with the league's best according to a number of advanced statistics.
Dom Luszczyszyn130
While Bryan McCabe, Keith Yandle and Brian Campbell were acquired by trade or free agency, Florida has developed most of its top D-men.
George Richards4
Trocheck wasn't the only one who teared up as players bid farewell to their teammate. “It was sad, man. Very sad,” Aaron Ekblad said.
George Richards39
There will be thunderous ovation in Chicago when 'Coach Q' appears on the Jumbotron, and he'll l share that moment with his old friend.
George Richards6
Team's goalie of the future has struggled this season, but he may be on an upswing as he is recalled to spell injured Bobrovsky.
Florida improved to 17-0-1 when leading after two periods and savaged its road trip by staying aggressive and playing a complete game.
George Richards7
The past 10 years were shaped by the moves GM Dale Tallon has made and the roster he has built, broken apart, and built back again.
Kicking off six consecutive games against divisional foes, Tampa Bay played with urgency from the start, while Florida came out flat.
George Richards10
Unlike in recent years, the team is off to a good start and goes into the holiday second in the Atlantic Division.
George Richards8
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