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NHL Player Injuries Impact Teams
Brad Marchand of the Carolina Panthers is expected to miss six weeks due to a leg injury, coinciding with Aleksander Barkov's absence. ESPN's NHL Power Rankings and breakout stars predictions highlight player movements and potential up-and-comers.
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ESPN
The Panthers are expecting forward Brad Marchand to miss about six weeks with his left leg injury, a timeline that coincides with Aleksander Barkov being out six to eight weeks.
2026-10-09 18:06 UTC
ESPN
It's the first regular-season update of our 1-32 poll. Plus, how many players did each team land among the Top 100?
2026-10-09 18:13 UTC
ESPN
From players with new linemates to young stars set to hit superstardom to enticing rookies, watch out for this group.
2026-10-09 18:13 UTC