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 culture around fandom, reflecting on how engagement with fans has shifted in recent years. The survey highlights tensions between tradition and modernization as the league navigates growing expectations from both athletes and supporters. Insights from the stars offer a rare behind-the-scenes look at what matters most to the game’s elite.

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