Tag: 2022-23 NHL season

NHL March power rankings: The East is so loaded as the trade deadline approaches

The arms race in the Eastern Conference has shifted our March power rankings.

Wow, the NHL’s Eastern Conference is actually stacked.

The calendar has officially flipped to March, which means the Stanley Cup Playoffs are only a handful of weeks away. And of course, the 2023 NHL trade deadline is right around the corner, with the 3 p.m. cutoff set for Friday, March 3.

So far, the deadline has been quite busy, with lots of top-end players changing hands as teams look to get ready for long playoff runs. The Eastern Conference, in particular, has loaded up pretty significantly these last few weeks. Players who once dominated the West like Timo Meier, Patrick Kane, Ryan O’Reilly, and Vladimir Tarasenko have all moved East as the arms race between the top NHL teams gets bigger by the day.

What all 32 NHL teams should do at the 2023 trade deadline

Given how close the day is, it’s only fitting that this edition of our monthly power rankings is all about the upcoming trade deadline madness! Here are our NHL power rankings as March begins.

NHL ratings are down in the U.S. and hockey fans viciously explained why

NHL fans aren’t happy with how the league has marketed itself this season.

We are one season removed from ESPN and TNT taking over as the NHL’s primary national television providers and unfortunately, things aren’t all flowers and roses.

The 2022-23 NHL season is more than halfway over now. On Tuesday, it was revealed that national hockey ratings are down in the United States by 22 percent. According to Mark J. Burns of Morning Consult, the NHL’s average viewership has dropped from 478,000 to 373,000 this season, surely not something Gary Bettman wants to see on his 30th anniversary as league commissioner.

Though the move back to ESPN after 17 years should have rejuvenated interested in hockey, it seems as if fans’ interest is waning this season.

There is some good news for the NHL, as Disney has reportedly sold out ad time for the upcoming All-Star Weekend in Florida on February 3 and 4. Still, it’s clear things aren’t going according to plan for the NHL in terms of raw ratings.

NHL fans, on the other hand, were extremely vocal in their displeasure with how the league has marketed itself this season. From frustrating local blackouts to head-scratching scheduling decisions and more, NHL fans didn’t hold back in their criticism.

What all 32 NHL teams should wish for this holiday season, from better forwards (Predators) to a new coach (Canucks)

Which NHL teams have been naughty or nice this year?

The end of 2022 is upon us and so is the holiday season. No matter what holiday you celebrate, gift-giving is top-of-mind for many as the year winds down.

Though we’re not quite at the half point of the 2022-23 NHL season just yet, the end of the year is a great time for reflection and introspection across the board. It’s been a pretty awesome year overall for hockey, from the fun Stanley Cup Final to the surprise teams — the New Jersey Devils? — that have shot their way to the top.

With the NHL nearly at its annual holiday break, now is the perfect time to take a look at what each team could want for themselves entering 2023. Here is what all 32 NHL teams should wish for this holiday season.

2022-23 NHL season predictions: Standings, awards, bold predictions, and more

Will our NHL predictions for the upcoming season come true?

It’s finally here, hockey fans. The 2022-23 NHL season has officially begun!

After a long summer away, the NHL has finally returned. A lot has changed for many of the teams across the league, from big free agent signings to unexpected late-night trades that shook things up. If you’re looking for the best teams to watch or what burning question each team will need to answer, we’ve got you covered. Now, however, it’s time to predict how we at ForTheWin see how the upcoming hockey season plays out.

Which teams will finish at the top of their divisions? Who will win the Stanley Cup? How about the coveted NHL awards? To answer these questions — and more! — I’ve asked ForTheWin writers Blake Schuster and Charles Curtis to join me in making our annual NHL season predictions.

Let’s dive in, shall we?

Why does the 2022-23 NHL season begin in Europe?

The 2022-23 NHL season will start a bit differently this year.

The start of the 2022-23 NHL season will look a bit different than it has in previous years.

Regular season NHL games are set to begin on Friday, October 7, but only for two teams, the San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators, who are set to play in Europe. A curious decision by the NHL indeed to begin the regular season on a Friday and at 2 p.m. ET no less.

So, what gives here? Well, the reason the season is beginning in Europe is due to the 2022 NHL Global Series. The Predators and Sharks will play in two regulation international games in the Czech Republic on October 7 and 8 to kick off the start of the 2022-23 NHL season.

Previously, the NHL has had early season games in Europe as part of the Global Series. Most recently, the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers played in the Czech Republic in 2019. However, this is the first time the NHL Global Series has begun a season for the NHL.

The rest of the season will begin on Tuesday, October 11. You can watch the 2022-23 NHL season streaming on ESPN+.

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When does the 2022-23 NHL season begin?

Welcome back, NHL!

It’s been a long summer, hockey fans, but the wait is officially over!

There will be 104 days between the awarding of the Stanley Cup to the Colorado Avalanche and the beginning of the 2022-23 NHL season. A lot has happened since then! The NHL draft came and went. Free agency had some surprising moments. Even the trade market had some interesting movement as the summer went along.

But now, it’s time to turn our attention to the 2022-23 NHL season! Every team will begin at a clean 0-0-0 slate, with hope once again filling the hearts of all 32 NHL fanbases. Well, most of them anyway.

The 2022-23 NHL season will begin on Friday, October 7 when the San Jose Sharks take on the Nashville Predators at 2 p.m. ET in the 2022 NHL Global Series. The rest of the NHL will begin their seasons on Tuesday, October 11, with the Tampa Bay Lightning visiting the New York Rangers at 7:30 p.m. ET.

You can watch the 2022-23 NHL season streaming on ESPN+.

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One question for all 32 NHL teams heading into the 2022-23 season

Let’s answer your burning questions ahead of the 2022-23 NHL season!

Hockey season is finally upon us, my friends!

After a long summer, the 2022-23 NHL season is set to begin on October 7 with a European double header before the rest of the calendar begins in North America on October 11, which you can watch on ESPN+. It’s time to stretch those legs, hockey fans, because the upcoming NHL season is surely going to be a doozy.

As of now, every NHL team’s record has been set back to 0-0-0. The Colorado Avalanche are your Stanley Cup champions after an incredible final last summer, but all bets are off for the 2022-23 season. To get ready for the upcoming hockey season, let’s take a look at one big question facing all 32 NHL teams as a new year begins.