Welcome to the 2024-25 NHL season!
It was a long summer away, but hockey is officially back for another round. It wasn’t that long ago that we watched the Florida Panthers lift their first Stanley Cup in franchise history after a thrilling final series versus the Edmonton Oilers. The months since have seen the NHL Draft come and go and general managers utilize an active free agency period to retool their teams for the upcoming season of hockey.
And now, its return is just around the corner. While many of us are elated to start a new season, there are those who are overwhelmed with the prospect of a full 82-game slate spanning October to April. There will be a lot of hockey played over the next half year, and not all of it will be good! So, to get ready for the upcoming season, let’s take a look at which teams deserve your attention and which ones you can watch highlights of on social media.
Here are all 32 NHL teams ranked from least to most watchable for the 2024-25 season.
