A new poll of NHL superstars reveals their top priorities for the league’s future, with rule adjustments and the potential expansion team in Texas emerging as key talking points. Players also weigh in on the evolving role of fan culture, reflecting on how traditions and modern expectations are reshaping the sport. The survey highlights tensions between maintaining hockey’s core identity and adapting to changing trends. Insights from elite athletes offer a rare behind-the-scenes look at what matters most to those shaping the game.

NHL superstar poll: Rule changes, Texas expansion, fan culture  ESPN