NHL 2025 Offseason Report Card: Winners, Losers, and Surprise Moves
October 2, 2025
Today, we see a comprehensive report card grading all 32 NHL teams' offseason moves for 2025, highlighting the varying levels of success in roster adjustments and strategic planning.
The Utah Mammoth stands out with a solid B, thanks to strategic acquisitions like JJ Peterka and Brandon Tanev, aiming for a playoff push.
Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks received a C, mainly due to limited activity and some risks in re-signing key players, leaving their future dependent on Elias Pettersson's performance.
The New Jersey Devils earned a B for solid depth signings and securing Luke Hughes on a long-term deal, supporting their upward trajectory.
The Tampa Bay Lightning's quiet offseason, with limited impactful moves and a need for better backup goaltending, earned them a C.
The St. Louis Blues maintained a competitive edge with a B- by retaining key players like Jordan Kyrou and adding solid defensive depth.
The Carolina Hurricanes achieved an impressive A- grade, thanks to notable additions like Nikolam Ehlers and K'Andre Miller, while maintaining cap flexibility.
The Florida Panthers secured an A for successfully retaining major free agents on team-friendly contracts, despite injury concerns.
The San Jose Sharks moved closer to contention with a B, focusing on veteran additions and developing young talent.
The Ottawa Senators had a solid offseason with a B- grade, including a useful trade for Jordan Spence.
The Montreal Canadiens earned an A, thanks to significant roster upgrades like acquiring Noah Dobson, signaling a playoff-ready team.
On the other end, the Vegas Golden Knights earned an A for capitalizing on market opportunities, notably adding Mitch Marner to strengthen their roster.
In stark contrast, the Los Angeles Kings received an F, with no significant upgrades and a weakened defense, making their offseason confusing and disappointing.
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Bleacher Report • Oct 2, 2025
Final Grades for Every NHL Team's 2025 Offseason