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NHL Season Previews: Insights for All 32 Teams

9/23/2025

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The Athletic launches its 2025-26 NHL season previews, Sean Gentille, Shayna Goldman, and Dom Luszczyszyn.
Previews run September 22 to October 3, 2025, covering all 32 NHL teams.
Teams are ranked using Dom Luszczyszyn's model, with projected points, playoff finishes, and a wildcard player.
Each preview adds a roster breakdown, a key question, best/worst scenarios, and notes on projection methods.

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Story summary

The Athletic launches its 2025-26 NHL season previews, Sean Gentille, Shayna Goldman, and Dom Luszczyszyn.
Previews run September 22 to October 3, 2025, covering all 32 NHL teams.
Teams are ranked using Dom Luszczyszyn's model, with projected points, playoff finishes, and a wildcard player.
Each preview adds a roster breakdown, a key question, best/worst scenarios, and notes on projection methods.