2024-25

• As stated previously, a new uniform supplier takes hold as Fanatics officially takes over for Adidas as the NHL's official uniform supplier. Aside from the shoulder losing the dimples, the jersey construction is nearly identical.

• Just before the start of training camp, tragedy struck the NHL family as Blue Jackets All-Star Johnny Gaudreau was killed along with his brother while cycling in New Jersey. A drunk driver hit them from behind as he was trying to pass a vehicle that had slowed and moved to the left to pass them. The Gaudreau brothers were killed one day before their sister was scheduled to get married. The outpouring of support was tremendous, especially in Columbus and Calgary, where Gaudreau spent the first eight seasons of his career.

• A new franchise enters the league as the temporarily-named Utah Hockey Club makes its debut. While the team is stocked from players from the former Arizona Coyotes, the new Utah franchise will not share any of the former franchise's history.

• The All-Star Tournament is being replaced this season with the 4 Nations Face-Off, featuring teams comprised of NHL players from the United States, Canada, Sweden and Finland.