Opening night of the 2022-23 NHL season is on Oct. 11, with a doubleheader slated to be broadcast by ESPN: Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers at 7:30 ET, followed by Vegas Golden Knights at Los Angeles Kings at 10 ET.
Although we've learned a lot about all 32 teams throughout the preseason, some lingering questions remain. We've gathered a panel of our reporters and analysts to tackle five of the biggest:
What player will take a leap to stardom?
Which rookie are you most excited to watch?