Way-too-early NHL predictions for the 2025-26 season

Is it too early to pick next season’s Stanley Cup winner? The surprise playoff team? The Calder winner? Maybe, but that’s exactly what The Athletic Hockey staff did and today, Sean, Scott, and Jesse break it all down. Plus, the guys discuss Scott’s just-released top 100 drafted NHL prospects ranking, sneak peak his top 20 goalie prospects, and wonder: did Gavin McKenna really get $700,000 to play at Penn State?

Host: Sean Gentille

With: Jesse Granger and Scott Wheeler

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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