Game 1 Days Announced and Draft Lottery Odds – April 16th

The NHL announced the starting dates for Game 1 of round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The NHL Draft Lottery odds heading into the final night of the regular…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Berube, Flyers, Bobrovsky, and the Canucks

Craig Berube hopes to return next year. Could the Flyers move a winger for a center? A gap between the Panthers and Sergei Bobrovsky.

Mark Easson

Auston Matthews On His Future with the Toronto Maple Leafs

After a disappointing season for Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs, he was asked about his future with the organization.

Mark Easson

Connor Bedard Will Need a Big, New Contract This Offseason

Connor Bedard's entry-level contract is up and he'll be needing a big, new deal. Contract talks with the Chicago Blackhawks will start "sometime in May."

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Stars, Oilers, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Penguins, Lightning, and Leafs

The Stars had hoped Roope Hintz would be ready by now. Zach Hyman will return tonight. Brandon Hagel was on their ice for their optional skate.

Mark Easson

Maple Leafs Enter Final Day With Fifth-Best Odds In 2026 NHL Draft Lottery

The Toronto Maple Leafs head into the final day of the regular season with their 2026 NHL Draft lottery fate largely set. A late-season slide has nudged them into the upper tier of non-playoff teams, though they’ve avoided falling to…

Staff Writer

2026 Stanley Cup Odds: Avalanche Lead Market, Stars, Wild, Sabres And Hurricanes Close Behind

Stanley Cup futures markets have taken shape heading into the final day of the regular season, and the picture at the top is clear. Colorado sits as the betting favorite, with Carolina, Tampa Bay, Dallas, Minnesota, and Buffalo in the…

Staff Writer

The Vancouver Canucks and Elias Pettersson Need to Have a Real Conversation

There's got to be a real conversation between the Vancouver Canucks and Elias Pettersson about where this is going and what the options are.

Mark Easson

NHL Draft Lottery Odds and First Round Matchups – April 15th

A look at the odds of winning the NHL draft lottery heading into tonight's games, and the potential first round playoff matchups as of Tuesday, April 15th.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ovechkin, Pronger, Jenner, Tavares and Barkov

Alex Ovechkin: “I hope it’s not my last game." Aleksander Barkov could go play at the World's. No teams have contacted Chris Pronger.

Mark Easson

The Boston Bruins Will Be a Tough Out for the Buffalo Sabres

The Boston Bruins are back in the playoffs. They will play the Buffalo Sabres, and will be a tough out given the way they are playing.

Jim Biringer

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)