As the Florida Panthers attempt a rare three-peat, here are the rankings of the 25 teams that won Stanley Cups titles in the 21st century.

From MVP and Norris predictions to Stanley Cup picks, The Sporting News projects the biggest storylines for the NHL season.

The rings, designed by Jostens, are 14-karat white and yellow gold, with more than 450 diamonds and rubies. The prominent feature is two Stanley Cups, made of diamonds and surrounded by rubies, with “Panthers” in yellow gold set in garnet, meant to evoke the tabs on the sleeves of the players’ jerseys.

A play on the speeches that Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett gave at the Stanley Cup parade, where they both gleefully pointed out that they apologize to no one for the Panthers being the Panthers.

Former St. Lawrence University head athletic trainer and Stanley Cup champion Ronald "Ron" Waske has passed away at the age of 77.  Waske, who served as St. Lawrence University's

After 17 seasons and 1,023 career NHL games, Erik Johnson is hanging up his skates. The 37-year-old Johnson on Wednesday announced his retirement. He spent more than 13 of his 17 seasons wearing a Colorado Avalanche sweater.

The Edmonton Oilers, led by Connor McDavid, are linked to a 3-time Stanley Cup champion as questions around Stuart Skinner’s consistency put goaltending in the spotlight.

That step—the opening of the NHL's 2025-26 regular-season schedule—comes Tuesday night for six teams in three cities who'll kick off the league's 109th season. The two-time defending champion Florida Panthers are aiming for a first three-peat since the New York Islanders won No.