Washington Capitals

From teams that missed out on a good opportunity to teams that now face an even tougher division, how does the deal impact each club?

"Vancouver did very well, considering the circumstances," one West team executive said. "Bold move by the Wild. Pressure is on to win now."

There are no surprises at the top of the list but a few interesting ones toward the bottom, perhaps revealing some personal animosities.

NHL players on the perils of social media: "They're mean behind the keyboard" and "I would be a pretzel if I (paid attention to it)."

Commissioner Gary Bettman has called it "a ridiculous issue," but players overwhelmingly say it is a factor in where they sign. Here's why.

We polled 120 NHL players, and their answers ranged from career goals (again) to D points to ironman streak to the career points (!).

We polled 120 NHL players asking them about two of the biggest names in the sport: Where will McDavid and Crosby play next?

Which teams will emerge from the East’s mushy middle? Who will make a case for the Selke Trophy, which looks the most open it has in years?

It’s time to take a look around the league to see which players are taking "the leap."

From setting mascots on fire to cannons to ugly uniforms and much more, here's one negative for every hockey team.

With scoring up this season, which goalies have helped their teams the most?

From F to A+ to everything in between, The Athletic's NHL staff hands out grades to every team based on its season so far.

From trades to traditions and more, here's one sincere, and possibly slightly bizarre, reason to say a quick thanks to every team.

With the upcoming trade deadline, it's never too early to start thinking about deals. We look back with you — the fans — as the focus.

There are (generally) real reasons for optimism for every team and, of course, real reasons for pessimism. Let's break them down.