Just days after the Stanley Cup appeared in Alpharetta, Forsyth County officials say they’re “in a holding pattern” waiting for word on whether The Gathering at South Forsyth will land Georgia’s next NHL franchise.

With offseason fully upon us and most of the big free-agent signings in the books, The Athletic asked its NHL staff for their 2025-26 picks.

After the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup last month, a team executive with ties to Atlanta brought the trophy to town to celebrate.

A highly anticipated Stanley Cup Final rematch is on the calendar as the Florida Panthers prepare to face the Edmonton Oilers once again. With Connor McDavid possibly entering his final season in Edmonton,

The Golden Knights won free agency by acquiring the only 100-plus point-scorer on the market and one of the best wingers in the league for the better half of the decade in Marner. They resolved a hole in the lineup on the wing, and it's no surprise to see them back in the Cup conversation.

The NHL's 2025-26 season promises high drama with key events like the Panthers raising their Stanley Cup banner against Bedard's Blackhawks. Mitch Mar

Following several failed attempts at hoisting the Stanley Cup, former New York Rangers and Florida Panthers head coach is reportedly rolling the dice in a new destination outside of the NHL.

The 6'3”, 231-pound Lee is a big net-front presence. In his 13-season NHL career, he's reached or exceeded 20 goals nine times, including a 29-goal performance in 2024-25 on an offensively anaemic Islanders team. He could become a player of interest for the Leafs as they attempt to end their long Stanley Cup drought.