NHL Tonight First Shift: First Word

Brad Marchand's return to Boston discussion

Mitch Marner faces Maple Leafs twice in January

Breaking down each team's home opener and opening games

What the NHL schedule release means to players

Rob Thorsen and Heidi Browning talk about the Shoulder Check Showcase

Which team will win the Metropolitan Division next season?

Breaking down the pros and cons of a "bridge contract"

Can the Rangers return to contention next season?

NHL Tonight talks about Joe Pavelski winning the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship

Can the Capitals repeat as Metropolitan Division champs?

Discussing notable contracts among defensemen in the 2025 offseason

Breaking down the outlook for the Buffalo Sabres' upcoming season

NHL Tonight on some potential landing spots for remaining free agents

Bowen Byram signs a two-year contract with the Sabres

Expectations for the Sharks after busy free agency

Expectations for the Jets next season

Ken Holland on the Kings busy free agency

Dan Muse on what he's learned from Peter Laviolette

Oilers shake up coaching staff with three new hires

NHL releases matchups for opening night tripleheader

Jack McBain joins NHL Tonight to talk about his contract signing with the Mammoth

NHL Tonight on some offseason transactions for a few teams

Tyler Johnson joins the NHL Tonight crew to talk about his retirement and more

NHL Tonight on the contract extension for Josh Manson with the Avalanche

NHL Tonight on Dan Vladar signing with the Philadelphia Flyers

NHL Tonight on Ryan Reaves being traded to the San Jose Sharks

NHL Tonight talks about the signing of Jeff Skinner by the San Jose Sharks

Chris Kreider on his trade to the Ducks