3 questions facing Columbus Blue Jackets Laine's trade request, Merzlikins' playing time among unknowns © Ben Jackson/Getty Images NHL.com is providing in-depth roster, prospect and fantasy analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, three important questions facing the Columbus Blue Jackets. 1. Where will Patrik Laine play? The 26-year-old forward…

NHL EDGE stats for Philadelphia Flyers Highlights include Tippett’s skating speed, Konecny’s midrange success, and Foerster’s performance. © Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images As part of NHL.com’s 32 in 32 series, we will identify key EDGE stats for each team to preview the 2024-25 season. Today, we look at the impact of three advanced metrics…

Lawless: Catching up with the Captain The Captain of VGK discusses the expectations for the 2024-25 season. Mark Stone left an unforgettable mark on the NHL and the Stanley Cup in the late spring of 2023, when he led his team to victory. He remains the franchise’s most significant figure both then and now. General…

Blue Jackets round out coaching staff Mike Haviland and Scott Ford join Steve McCarthy, Jared Boll and Niklas Backstrom on Dean Evason's staff The Columbus Blue Jackets have finalized their coaching staff for the 2024-25 National Hockey League season, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today. The club has hired…

Inside look at San Jose Sharks No. 1 pick Celebrini, 1st-year coach Warsofsky aim for turnaround © Kavin Mistry/NHLI via Getty Images NHL.com is providing in-depth roster, prospect and fantasy analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the San Jose Sharks. The San Jose Sharks are ready for a new…

Get to Know: Louhivaara | FEATURE The Devils chose Finnish goaltender Veeti Louhivaara at the 2024 NHL Draft with the 146th-overall selection in the fifth round. Louhivaara, 6-foot-4, 207 pounds, played 21 games for JYP (Under-20) in the Finnish SM-sarja. He went 13-6-0 with a 2.87 goals-against average. He played one game with JYP in…