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NHL News: Mattias Ekholm, Matthew Tkachuk, Jalen Chatfield, and the 2025 NHL Draft

Mattias Ekholm takes his first full skate with the Oilers. Matthew Tkachuk is ailing. The Panthers will send the Bruins their 2027 first-round pick.

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs: Mitch Marner, John Tavares, and More Questions

Another disappointing exit for the Toronto Maple Leafs raises questions about the future of Mitch Marner, John Tavares, Morgan Rielly and others.

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and the Chicago Blackhawks

The Philadelphia Flyers will be active next offseason, but likely not this offseason. The Chicago Blackhawks should be aggressive with their $31 million in projected cap space.

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2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round Schedule and Results

The second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs is underway. Results and remaining schedule can be found here.

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NHL Rumors: The Vegas Golden Knights Will Look for a Winger, and to Extend Jack Eichel

The Vegas Golden Knights have about $10.5 million in cap space. They could go after a winger. A Jack Eichel extension will be a priority.

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, and the Los Angeles Kings

The San Jose Sharks could target pending UFA Brock Boeser. The Los Angeles Kings will look to spend to the cap ceiling for next season.

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NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, and the Ottawa Senators

The Calgary Flames could use some more center depth, and the Ottawa Senators and Claude Giroux to discuss an extension.

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NHL Rumors: If Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs Don’t Advance …

Maybe the Toronto Maple Leafs shouldn't have let it get to this point, but Mitch Marner's future could be tied to getting out of Round two.

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, NHL Expansion and Atlanta

A few questions answered from a Montreal Canadiens mailbag. Gary Bettman comments on NHL expansion and the city of Atlanta.

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NHL News: Mattias Ekholm, Calvin Pickard, Matthew Knies, and Jamie Benn Fined

Mattias Ekholm and Calvin Pickard will miss the start of the next round. Matthew Knies status for Game 7 up in the air. Jamie Benn fined $5,000.

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NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, and the Ottawa Senators

The Calgary Flames could be thinking bridge for Connor Zary. Adding scoring help is on the Ottawa Senators' radar, what will happen with their forfeited 2026 first-round pick, and Claude Giroux.

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, Lou Lamoriello, and the New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils want to improve their bottom-six and their intangibles. The Boston Bruins may not be looking to spend big on a coach.

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