Mark Stone and Cale Makar Out for Western Conference Final Game 2

Mark Stone and Cale Makar will both be out for Game 2 of the Western Conference Final tonight in Denver, leaving the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche without their…

Staff Writer

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, Buffalo Sabres, and the Top NHL Trade Candidates

A Trevor Zegras extension is not imminent with the Philadelphia Flyers. Keys to the Buffalo Sabres offseason. The top NHL trade candidates.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Nobody in this game is untouchable, according to Wild GM Bill Guerin. Friedman on the eventual meeting between John Chayka and Auston Matthews.

Mark Easson

Do the Vancouver Canucks Have Pieces Teams Want?

The Vancouver Canucks have decisions to make on their roster, but the issue for them might be they don't pieces teams want.

Jim Biringer

What if the Edmonton Oilers Offer Sheeted Pavel Dorofeyev?

So the Vegas Golden Knights have withheld permission for the Edmonton Oilers to talk to Bruce Cassidy. Jeff Marek wonders about adding chaos with the Oilers trying to offer sheet Pavel Dorofeyev.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Detroit Red Wings

Alex Tuch needs to decide if he wants to stay. Ilya Mikheyev can talk to teams, but could re-sign. Bobby McMann would fit in Detroit.

Mark Easson

NHL News: Cale Makar, Troy Terry, Ray Bennett, and Ivan Fedotov

Status for Cale Makar for Game 2 tonight still not known. Troy Terry requires hip surgery and it's not known how long he'll be out.

Mark Easson

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Conference Final Schedule and Results

Stanley Cup playoffs schedule: The Conference Finals are about to get underway. Results and remaining schedule can be found here.

Mark Easson

Avalanche, Hurricanes Stunned As Underdogs Strike First

The conference finals opened with a jolt. The Colorado Avalanche, one of the Stanley Cup favorites, fell at home to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. A day later, Montreal walked into Raleigh and…

Staff Writer

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Their Coaching Search

It doesn't sound like the Toronto Maple Leafs are anywhere close to naming their next head coach. They are casting a wide net.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Will There Be Many Trades This Offseason

As the playoffs head into the final four, the NHL rumors are picking up, and many are wondering if there could be a busy offseason ahead.

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)