NHL Offseason Heats Up as Teams Prepare for 2025–26 Season

As the dust settles on the 2024–25 NHL season, the league enters a critical offseason period marked by major trades, contract extensions, and draft buzz. The Florida Panthers, who clinched their first Stanley Cup in franchise history after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in a dramatic six-game final, now face the challenge of defending their title in a league growing more competitive by the year.