Off-season Outlook

The Vancouver Canucks made a couple of moves so far this off-season, but will it be enough to either push up the standings or contend for a lottery pick? Adam Proteau doesn't think so.

The Winnipeg Jets have some huge decisions to make after losing some key players and risking losing Hellebuyck and Scheifele next season, writes Adam Proteau.

It's no secret the Washington Capitals had a disappointing season due to injuries and underachieving. Adam Proteau discusses if their retool will work out.

The Vegas Golden Knights can bask in Stanley Cup glory this summer, but they'll soon face high expectations to run it back next season. Adam Proteau examines their biggest positive and need for the rest of this summer.

The Toronto Maple Leafs tried something different this year by hiring a new GM and bringing in some fresh faces. Adam Proteau examines their biggest positive and greatest remaining need this off-season.

The clock is ticking for Tampa Bay's competitive window with aging veterans and a salary cap crunch, but they are still a playoff team, writes Adam Proteau.

These days are exciting for the Seattle Kraken, who took a huge jump last season and don't have many holes in their roster, writes Adam Proteau.

Have the St. Louis Blues done enough to make it back to the playoffs next season? Adam Proteau isn't so sure.

The San Jose Sharks had the NHL's fewest wins last season but still have some big contracts affecting their rebuild, writes Adam Proteau. What are their biggest needs?

The Pittsburgh Penguins want to go for a Stanley Cup as long as they have Crosby, Malkin and Letang in the lineup. Right now, they're all-in just to qualify for the playoffs, writes Adam Proteau.

The Philadelphia Flyers were headed down the wrong road by continuing to try to be a playoff team, writes Adam Proteau. They now appear to be on the right track.

The Ottawa Senators had their best season in years, but it wasn't good enough, writes Adam Proteau. Next year is playoffs or bust.

The New York Rangers had tight salary cap room to deal with heading into free agency. Adam Proteau thinks they managed it well with some savvy signings.

The New York Islanders re-signed most of their free agents, but they could need a big move on offense to boost their ranking in the Metro Division, writes Adam Proteau.

The New Jersey Devils' roster looks nearly set for the 2023-24 NHL season. Adam Proteau explains what went right for them already this summer.

The Nashville Predators looked to be starting a rebuild at the NHL trade deadline, but Adam Proteau writes they took the wrong direction in free agency.

The Montreal Canadiens' off-season outlook looks about the same as past seasons, which is continuing the rebuild. But the roster they're building looks pretty promising.

The Minnesota Wild are playoff-worthy despite two big buyouts weighing them down. But will they improve enough to win a playoff round?

The Los Angeles Kings didn't improve in the division standings or playoffs in 2022-23. By bringing in Pierre-Luc Dubois, the Kings are pushing hard.

The Florida Panthers did make the Stanley Cup final, but their regular season was an inconsistent rollercoaster ride. How might they improve this off-season?

The Edmonton Oilers learned again this post-season they can't outscore their problems. How easy would it be to patch those defensive holes this off-season?

The Detroit Red Wings took a step up from the 2021-22 NHL season, so the pressure ratchets up on them to beat the other Atlantic teams trying to jump into a playoff spot.

The Dallas Stars have a high-caliber player on offense, defense and in net, writes Adam Proteau. The big question is who they will sign to round out their offense.

No cannon will launch the Columbus Blue Jackets into the playoffs next season, but it will be interesting to see how the latest additions pay off.