The Edmonton Oilers extended center Jason Dickinson to a five-year contract on Sunday. But while Dickinson will help Edmonton's bottom-six forward group, it still feels like the Oilers are going to make bigger moves this off-season. Who will Edmonton GM Stan Bowman acquire next?
The Toronto Marlies displayed all sorts of aspects that any successful and championship-winning team needs. Maybe the Toronto Maple Leafs can take a page out of their AHL affiliate's 2026 Calder Cup run.
With Mackie Samoskevich being shipped to the Seattle Kraken from the Florida Panthers, the Panthers suddenly have some serious draft capital with a pair of first-rounders for the upcoming 2026 NHL draft. Could they be making way for a big off-season move?
The Vegas Golden Knights came within two wins of winning their second Stanley Cup in franchise history. However, the Golden Knights have painted themselves into a corner this summer, and making improvements won't be easy. Will Vegas be taking a step backward next season?
The Hockey Hall of Fame is going to announce its Class of 2026 on Monday. Some worthy candidates are first-year-eligible for the Hall of Fame. But there are also veterans deserving of Hall of Fame induction. Who should go into the HHOF this year?
The St. Louis Blues didn't enter a full rebuild at last season's NHL trade deadline and instead got hot at the end of the year. Going into next season, could the Blues be contending, rather than rebuilding?
The Edmonton Oilers have turned on their head coaches pretty frequently in their history. Do those short-lived decisions hinder the Oilers' chances at the Stanley Cup?
The Minnesota Wild took an important step this season, winning one playoff round before being eliminated by the Colorado Avalanche. But Wild GM Bill Guerin has positioned his team to do big things next season. Will this be Minnesota's best season in franchise history?
Aside from the consensus ranking of prospects for the upcoming 2026 NHL draft, expert Tony Ferrari has his "My Guys." Here is a list of prospects that Ferrari has enjoyed analyzing throughout the season, from players projected to be selected early in the draft or could go undrafted.
This year's pool of NHL free agents is rather shallow. While it may make teams feel good momentarily to acquire free agents, in the long run, those pricy deals could come back to haunt teams.
Who are the top four centers who could be traded this summer during the 2026 NHL off-season?
Imagine a summer when superstars such as Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers and Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs are available in the trade market. That could happen next year.
The Toronto Maple Leafs' prospect cupboard isn't as bare as everyone thought. Easton Cowan, Ben Danford and playoff MVP Artur Akhtyamov contributed to the Toronto Marlies' Calder Cup championship.
The Buffalo Sabres had one of the deepest defense corps this season. Now, D-man Bowen Byram has surfaced in trade rumors. Here's how Buffalo can benefit from trading him.
The wingers in the NHL draft class include the top two players overall. Prospect expert Tony Ferrari breaks down the top five, plus some very honorable mentions.
Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka gambled on a puck-moving D-man by landing ex-Tampa Bay Lightning D-man Darren Raddysh and giving the 30-year-old trade protection. He acknowledged the risks but defended the choice.
Jonathan Toews announced his retirement from the NHL on Friday, joining Anze Kopitar as potential Hockey Hall of Famers in 2029. Add in Jaromir Jagr and Alex Ovechkin if they retire, and we've got something special.
Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss the Leafs and Lightning's trade, draft rankings, Mike Babcock being cleared to coach and more.
Bowen Byram's need for a larger role could force the Buffalo Sabres to trade him, an update on Toronto Maple Leafs winger Matthew Knies, and a look at four potential trade candidates for the Vancouver Canucks.
Editor in chief Ryan Kennedy shares the top 100 NHL draft prospects from The Hockey News' Draft Preview issue and a bonus 20. There's a different No. 1 than in his mid-season ranking.
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded a fifth-round pick to the Tampa Bay Lightning to acquire and sign pending UFA Darren Raddysh to an eight-year contract, by far the largest of his career.
The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly looking to hire veteran coach Mike Babcock. But while Babcock is a proven winner, his controversial actions make him difficult to justify hiring, writes Adam Proteau.
Philadelphia Flyers GM Daniel Briere shared when they made Joseph Woll a trade target from the Toronto Maple Leafs and how the team plans to use him and Dan Vladar.
Could we see centers getting selected earlier than expected at the NHL draft? In a weaker center group overall, these five and some honorable mentions stand out from the rest.
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jon Bailey discuss the Michael Kesselring trade, the Capitals' coach extension, the Golden Knights' new coach and much more.