Is the Window Closing to Keep Connor McDavid in Edmonton?

The Edmonton Oilers know they have a window to win with Connor McDavid signed for two years, as the narrative ramps up about him leaving.

Jim Biringer

Maple Leafs Cleared of Tampering, and Keys to the Offseason for the Bruins and Lightning

The NHL investigated and cleared the Toronto Maple Leafs of tampering. Keys to the offseason for the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning.

Mark Easson

Have the Edmonton Oilers Gone in the Wrong Direction?

The Edmonton Oilers are trending in the wrong direction and the top players know in order to fix it they need to be better.

Jim Biringer

The Toronto Maple Leafs Hire Mats Sundin and John Chayka

The Toronto Maple Leafs will introduce Sundin as senior executive advisor of hockey operations and John Chayka as GM later today.

Mark Easson

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Second Round Schedule and Results

Stanley Cup playoffs Schedule: The second round of the playoffs is about to get underway. Results and remaining schedule can be found here.

Mark Easson

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Schedule and Results

The first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs is now over. Results for each first round game can be found here.

Mark Easson

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

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

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)