Two Potential Oilers Trade Targets, and the Sharks No. 2 Pick

The Edmonton Oilers could look to re-acquire a defenseman and target a missed draft pick, and what will the San Jose Sharks decide with their No. 2 pick.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Auston Matthews

The Toronto Maple Leafs have work to do with the new administration coming in, led by General Manager John Chayka and Senior Executive Advisor of Hockey Operations Mats Sundin. First off, the Maple Leafs need to decide whether this is…

Jim Biringer

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Oilers, Golden Knights, Leafs, Lightning, and Stars

Charlie Coyle closing in on an extension. The Golden Knights deny Oilers request to talk with Bruce Cassidy. The Lightning will look for a center.

Mark Easson

Vancouver Canucks: Evan Gold, Ryan Johnson, and the Sedin’s

The Vancouver Canucks are still down to two candidates and yesterday's talk was premature of Evan Gold being the GM. Henrik and Daniel Sedin will have a role with the Canucks.

Mark Easson

Los Angeles Kings Needs, and the New York Islanders Will Have Some Blue Line Options

A big hole down the middle, and Los Angeles Kings need puck-moving defensemen. The New York Islanders will have some blue line options.

Mark Easson

Will the Philadelphia Flyers Prioritize Defense This Offseason?

The Philadelphia Flyers have been eliminated from the playoffs and have answers to fill but is defense a priority.

Jim Biringer

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

Carolina Hurricanes’ 8-0 Playoff Start Sets Tone For Cup Push

The Carolina Hurricanes have turned a strong roster on paper into a dominant force on the ice in 2025-26. They rolled through the regular season, then opened the playoffs with eight straight wins to reach another Eastern Conference Final. Carolina…

Staff Writer

Stanley Cup Futures Tighten As Field Narrows

Carolina already knows it will play for the Eastern Conference crown. Colorado has one foot in the Western Conference Final. The rest of the bracket still feels wide open, and the 2026 Stanley Cup betting markets reflect that tension across…

Staff Writer

A Trade That Would Help the Oilers, and the Avs Will Have Cap Issues

Does a Darnell Nurse - Morgan Rielly trade makes sense? The Colorado Avalanche won't have much salary cap space to work with next year.

Mark Easson

Interest in the Florida Panthers Front Office, and the Top 20 NHL Free Agents

The Maple Leafs and Devils eyeing some Panthers front office. A look at the top 20 NHL unrestricted free agents.

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)