It’s almost time for the puck to drop on the 2026-27 NHL season, and the best way to prepare is to snag a copy of Athlon Sports’ NHL Preview magazine.
In addition to the requisite rosters, schedules and comprehensive team previews, our annual NHL mag offers 162 pages of insight and analysis from top writers such as Scott Burnside and E.J. Hradek. Burnside takes a sharp look at the sport’s rising young stars, and Hradek discusses how offseason changes will affect the 2026-27 campaign. Managing editor Beth Adelman breaks down the upcoming Professional Women’s Hockey League season, and Zachary Vanderberg dissects the top of the 2026 NHL Draft.
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, all of 20 years old, won Athlon’s fan vote to select the centerpiece of our magazine cover. Also appearing on the front are New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes, Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid and Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal.
Athlon Sports’ 2026-27 NHL Preview magazine is the perfect reference manual and coffee-table companion for the upcoming season. Order your print copy today for $19.99 or a digital copy for $9.99. Bundle the pair and save at $24.99.
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