The 2024-25 NHL season was a smashing success.

There was Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record. There were the Florida Panthers shattering the hearts of Edmonton Oilers fans for a second straight Final series to win another Stanley Cup . There were the Tkachuk brothers (Matthew and Brady) trying to smash every Canadian player in sight during the 4 Nations Face-Off .

What's in store for 2025-26? Plenty where that came from, including the NHL's much-anticipated return to the Winter Olympics.

If you haven't kept up with the NHL in the past few months, don't fret, we've got you covered. Here's a chance to catch up on everything that has happened -- the hirings, firings, signings, trades and significant rules changes thanks to a new collective bargaining ag

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