2020-21 Season Preview

The Maple Leafs once again fell short with a first-round playoff exit at the hands of their hated rivals from Montreal. Can Toronto finally break the curse and go farther this time?

NHL agent Pat Brisson chats about dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, his NHL prospect son and the hope of being able to get fans back in the stands in the future.

The Washington Capitals haven't won a playoff round since taking the Stanley Cup in 2018. They hope that's about to change in 2021.

The Bruins don't want to hold on to the past – they want another shot at glory.

Every NHL team has a shot at winning the Stanley Cup – it's just that some teams have a better shot than others.

The Philadelphia Flyers were dominant in the latter stages of the 2019-20 regular season. The shutdown hurt, but the team is hoping to see similar runs in 2021.

It's a matter up for debate: just how far open is the championship window for Pittsburgh and their core stars?

The New York Rangers have one of the most exciting young groups in the NHL, especially after adding Alexis Lafreniere. But will it translate into success this year?

Among other additions, the Buffalo Sabres added Taylor Hall this off-season to try and make a big splash. Will it pay off for the Sabres, or will it be another year of struggles?

Don't expect any success this season, but the Devils are getting closer to becoming a force.

The New York Islanders weren't far off of a Stanley Cup appearance last season. This time, they want to take it a step further.

With four new divisions and a shortened 56-game schedule, here's how the oddsmakers are betting the NHL's 31 teams will fare this season.

Since inception, the Vegas Golden Knights have been one of the strongest teams in the NHL. That won't change this year.

The St. Louis Blues had an early exit from the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs a year after winning it all. This season, it's about proving that the Blues are still a top contender.

The Minnesota Wild had a major overhaul up front and a new presence in net this off-season. Was it enough to push the Wild farther in 2021?

Can they build on the success of making the playoffs last year and go up from here?

Sharks GM Doug Wilson has expressed faith that the team's core will rebound this year, but do they have enough?

The kids are going to be alright.

It's time to let the kids take charge in California.

Can this core go all the way this time?

No Nikita Kucherov? For the Lightning, hopefully that means no problem for one of the deepest lineups in the league.

The Canes have a relatively unchanged roster that made some waves last season. How far will it take them this time around?

The Columbus Blue Jackets have pulled off some big wins in the post-season the past two years. Can that happen again – and perhaps, can the Blue Jackets go even farther?

Nashville's window to win the Stanley Cup with the current group has been closing for a few years, but that doesn't mean the Predators don't have a bit more in the tank after addressing depth issues during the off-season.