Michigan State hockey has had an eventful offseason, from landing some elite talent and NHL draft picks, to losing out on the No. 1 player in the nation, Gavin McKenna, to Penn State.
The Spartans have missed out on some key talent while also losing Isaac Howard to the Edmonton Oilers after he won the Hobey Baker Award in 2025. The team does bring back a ton of talent, including Trey Augustine in net, and the incoming class of prospects should help replace Howard and get the Spartans back to the top of the Big Ten.
But losing McKenna to Penn State still hurts.