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NHL Opening Night

Anything Is Possible

By winning the Stanley Cup, the Penguins gave hope to a legion of young, talented teams that believe their time is now. Scott Burnside » Ovie's task Video Experts' picks » Couch Sessions Video

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  • NHL Opening Night

    Anything Is PossibleCup journey begins

  • NHL 2009 Predictions

    Our PredictionsBucci! Mullet! Picks!

  • Sidney Crosby

    NHL DishCouch Sessions

  • Don Cherry

    Page 2 PreviewThe season is here!

MUST SEE

  • 2009-10 STORYLINES
    Here's what's on the radar for Melrose and Barnaby. East | West
  • CENTRAL DIVISION
    Erik Johnson is back. Is another trip to playoffs in the cards for St. Louis? Burnside's preview
  • SOUTHEAST DIVISION
    Will anyone in the Southeast be able to catch Ovie and the Caps? Burnside
  • ATLANTIC DIVISION
    A fight between the Flyers and Pens? Scott Burnside breaks it down. Previews
  • BEST OF CHICAGO
    Will the Hawks dethrone the Wings in the Central? The latest is here. ESPN Chicago
  • BEST OF BOSTON
    Who takes Phil Kessel's spot at right wing for the B's? It's in da blog. ESPN Boston

MUST SEE: THE COUCH SESSIONS

Chris Pronger

The NHL's biggest stars stopped by and talked to ESPN.com about the new season. Listen to what they had to say during "The Couch Sessions."

  • Chris Pronger: How he became a Flyer Video
  • Rick Nash: New deal, new attitude? Video
  • Patrick Kane: Lessons from shaky summer Video
  • Sidney Crosby: Still living with Mario?! Video
  • Watch the complete Couch series Video

FANTASY

The difference between winning and losing your fantasy pool? Using our tools for success. Draft Kit

  • Player Projections: The Top 200

TEAM PREVIEWS BY BURNSIDE & LEBRUN

EASTERN CONFERENCE

WESTERN CONFERENCE

NHL BLOGS

  • Pierre LeBrun
    Pierre LeBrun
    Expect more NHL games in Europe (11/21/09)
  • E.J. Hradek
    E.J. Hradek
    Five for Friday: Fan-demonium in Anaheim Insider (11/20/09)
  • ESPN.com NHL
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    Bruins stand tall in shootout win (11/19/09)

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Insider

  • Rumors: Leafs plotting multiple changes
  • Hradek's Blog: Anaheim's time to shine
  • Puck Prospectus: East report | West report

SPORTSNATION

    SportsNation

All 30 NHL teams have a fresh start, but only one will lift Lord Stanley in June. Who will it be?
Vote and be heard!

  • NHL awards race: Your 2009-10 winners?
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