NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Utah Mammoth, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

The LA Kings will do a coaching search. Keys to the Utah Mammoth's offseason. Evgeni Malkin would play elsewhere next season if the Penguins don't want him back.

Mark Easson

What to make of Leon Draisaitl’s and Connor McDavid Comments?

Leon Draisaitl said that the Edmonton Oilers have taken a step back and are trending in the wrong direction. Connor McDavid doesn't disagree.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, and the Edmonton Oilers

Both the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers have money tied up and lack prospects and draft picks. Do they look to move out some bodies?

Mark Easson

Quinn Hughes Continues to Reward Bill Guerin and the Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild are off to the second round of the playoffs as Quinn Hughes continues to deliver for GM Bill Guerin.

Jim Biringer

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Schedule and Results

The first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs is underway. Results and remaining schedule can be found here.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the Los Angeles Kings

Keys to the offseason for the Edmonton Oilers. What direction will the Los Angeles Kings go in as they may be working with a lower internal cap number?

Mark Easson

If the Toronto Maple Leafs Want to Make a Big Change, Should they Consider Auston Matthews or William Nylander?

You don't have to trade them, but if the Toronto Maple Leafs wanted to make a real change, trading Auston Matthews or William Nylander would do it.

Mark Easson

Can Management Improve the Edmonton Oilers Around Connor McDavid

The Edmonton Oilers have been eliminated from the playoffs, and now attention turns to how they keep Connor McDavid happy.

Jim Biringer

Will Evgeni Malkin be Back, or Will the Pittsburgh Penguins go Another Direction?

The Pittsburgh Penguins surprised many and made the playoffs this season. They've got some decisions to make, and one involves whether to bring Evgeni Malkin back next season.

Mark Easson

The Ottawa Senators Don’t Need to Make Any Drastic Moves, but Will Search for a Reliable Backup

The Ottawa Senators may not need to make any drastic moves after their first-round exit Julian MacKenzie of The Athletic: Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios may not feel that he needs to do anything drastic to improve the team, except…

Mark Easson

Inside the NHL’s Surge in Sportsbook Advertising

The NHL’s relationship with sports betting has shifted from experiment to everyday reality. Over the last few seasons, gambling content has moved from the edges of the screen to the center of the broadcast experience. Viewers now see odds segments,…

Staff Writer

2025-26 Critical Dates

Apr. 16: Regular Season Ends
Apr. 18: Stanley Cup Playoffs begin
May 5th?: 2026 NHL Draft Lottery
June 21: Last possible day for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
June 26-27: 2026 NHL Draft
July 1: Free agency begins (12 p.m. ET)