A new NHL season starts tonight - here's a catch-up on some Canadian teams | CBC Sports

This excerpt from CBC Sports' The Buzzer newsletter provides a comprehensive preview of four top Canadian NHL teams as the 2025-26 season begins.

The article examines the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets, and Ottawa Senators, analyzing their previous season performances and current prospects. Each team faces unique challenges and opportunities heading into the new campaign, from roster changes to injury concerns.

• Edmonton signed Connor McDavid to a surprising two-year extension but still needs to address goaltending weaknesses and roster depth
• Toronto lost star player Mitch Marner to Vegas after another playoff disappointment, though they retained key players like Auston Matthews and John Tavares
• Winnipeg won the Presidents' Trophy but suffered another playoff collapse, with questions surrounding Connor Hellebuyck's postseason performance
• Ottawa made their first playoff appearance since 2017 and could benefit from injuries to Atlantic Division rivals Florida and Toronto's roster changes