The Florida Panthers hoisted the Stanley Cup for the second straight season back on June 17. The 2025 NHL draft was decentralized, but there was no shortage of memorable moments and celebrity cameos. Finally, free agency was not quite as frenetic as in years past, but hundreds of players signed new deals.

And then, the hockey world went into its hibernation period for the rest of July and August.

But as a chill enters the air, the leaves start to change color and many pumpkin-themed items appear on food and drink menus, it's time to get ready for another NHL season.

To help you get fully prepared for the coming weeks of the preseason -- as teams make final decisions on rosters, lineups and goaltending tandems -- let's take a look at the biggest lingering question for all 32 club

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