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Shocking News on Connor McDavid Ahead of Oilers/Ducks Game 5
The Edmonton Oilers are down 3-1 in their first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks . Game 5 tonight is a win-or-go-home affair for the Oil. And now we've learned that there's a chance they may have to face it without the best player in the world. Head coach Kris Knoblauch told the media Tuesday after the game-day skate that Connor McDavid, as well as Jason Dickinson, are "game-time decisions". EDM coach Kris Knoblauch says Connor McDavid and Jason Dickinson are game-time decisi...
Was Flyers' Michkov Benching Justified? Insider Debates If He'll Be Re-Inserted for Game 6
The Philadelphia Flyers are still looking for that one elusive win to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They made a bold lineup move ahead of Game 5 to make Matvei Michkov a healthy scratch. Philly lost a 3-2 decision, and now their 3-0 series lead is down to that same set of numbers, 3-2. Does the young Russian need to re-enter the lineup for Game 6? Flyers insider Anthony Di Marco asked —and then answered—the question for Daily Faceoff. " Michkov’s struggle to ke...
'Bold Move' Proposed for LA Kings After Being Swept From Playoffs
Death. Taxes. And the Los Angeles Kings getting bounced in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. That's a remarkable seven straight seasons of one-and-done for the Kings, this time in a sweep at the hands of the heavily-favored Colorado Avalanche. So what now? Kings beat writer Eric Stephens writes in The Athletic that it's time for a 'bold move'. One bold move that some might suggest, he says, could take the form of trying to swing a blockbuster trade to bring in a big-name...
Report: Sharks Rejected Canucks Initial Trade Offer
The Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks were actively involved in trade talks throughout this past regular season, and it turns out the Canucks initially wanted a bigger return in conversations surrounding Kiefer Sherwood. Elliotte Friedman: I think Vancouver initially asked for [Sharks forward] Igor Chernyshov when they were talking about Kiefer Sherwood - 32 Thoughts (4/17) Sherwood, 31, appeared in 44 games for the Canucks this season, scoring 17 goals, and was eventually dealt to the Sha...
Celebrini & McKenna Joining Team Canada for World Championships
Team Canada is going to be absolutely loaded in Switzerland for the World Championships. After naming several NHL veterans to their roster over the last week or so, the management team has been able to convince San Jose Sharks superstar Macklin Celebrini to head overseas, as well as this year's likely first overall draft pick Gavin McKenna. Macklin Celebrini and Gavin McKenna are among the latest additions to Team Canada’s roster at the #IIHFWorlds 👀🇨🇦 (via @DarrenDreger ) pic.twitter.com/3PBL...
Maple Leafs Have Big Decision to Make With Matias Maccelli
Matias Maccelli's first season as a Toronto Maple Leaf did not go according to plan for anyone involved. The 25-year-old winger was acquired from the Utah Mammoth last summer for a conditional third-round pick that carried a chance to become a second-rounder if Maccelli reached 51 points and the Maple Leafs qualified for the playoffs. Neither condition was met. Maccelli finished with 14 goals and 25 assists in 70 games, and the Maple Leafs ended the season 32-35-14 with a second-last fin...
NHL Rumors: Which Rangers Could Be Traded This Summer?
The New York Rangers finished the 2025-26 season at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a 33-37-9 record, eliminated from playoff contention in late March for the second consecutive year, and GM Chris Drury spent the closing months of the season making trades that hinted at where things were headed. Artemi Panarin went to the Los Angeles Kings. Carson Soucy went to the New York Islanders. Brennan Othmann went to the Calgary Flames. Sam Carrick went to the Buffalo Sabres. The bigger moves...
NHL Rumors: 3 Trade Destinations for Blues' Jordan Kyrou
St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou is a prime trade candidate to watch during the offseason. The skilled forward has been in the rumor mill for a long time now, and it is clear that he could use a change of scenery. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could look to acquire Kyrou during the offseason now. Detroit Red Wings Adding another top-six winger this offseason should be one of the Red Wings' top priorities. Because of this, it would not be surprising in the slig...
NHL Rumors: 2 Calgary Flames Defensemen Who Could Be Traded
The Calgary Flames are entering the offseason as a team to keep an eye on. With the Flames being in a rebuild, it would not be surprising in the slightest if they continue to trade more of their veteran players during the summer. Due to this, let's look at two Flames defensemen who have the potential to be traded this offseason. Zach Whitecloud Since being acquired by the Flames in the deal that sent Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights, Whitecloud has been a very popular name in...
NHL Rumors: 3 San Jose Sharks Defenseman Targets
The San Jose Sharks need to look to improve their defense during the offseason. With the Sharks having multiple pending UFA defensemen and simply needing to upgrade their blueline, it would not be surprising if they add more than one solid defender during the summer. Due to this, let's look at three defensemen who the Sharks should strongly consider bringing in during the summer. Braden Schneider, New York Rangers Schneider was connected to the Sharks leading up to the 2026 NHL tra...
8 Candidates Listed for Canucks GM Opening; Finalists Coming Next
According to insider Elliotte Friedman, the Vancouver Canucks have "somewhere between 15 and 20 people" as candidates for their GM opening. "I think what we're about to find out here is who's serious and who isn't," Friedman said . "I'm curious to see what the number is that they cut it down to. I do believe there have been some people involved in the Canucks search that haven't been involved in other teams' searches." Canucks insiders Donnie & Dhali have their own list of 8 candidates ,...
4 Potential Landing Spots for Brady Tkachuk Offseason Trade
Where there's smoke, there's fire. Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk has been the biggest name to hit the trade rumor mill in quite sometime, as several insiders have mentioned they've heard he's checked out on Ottawa. Whether that's fact or fiction remains to be seen, however, there's no doubt opposing GM's are going to be calling the Sens this summer with a wide variety of trade offers. Tkachuk has two years remaining on his current contract and is eligible to sign a contract extension i...
Maple Leafs' New Hockey Boss Decision Depends on One Major Factor
The Toronto Maple Leafs' front office search continues. We've heard rumors that there are two frontrunners , and that a decision could be coming soon. But one thing has to happen first before a new head of hockey operations and/or general manager is named. Insider Elliotte Friedman explains , on the 32 Thoughts podcast on Monday: I think what we’re kind of awaiting to see how this is all going to work, is Mats Sundin’s decision... on how involved he's willing to be. I have wondered if he...
Senators GM Opens Up on Brady Tkachuk’s Future
With the Ottawa Senators ' quick elimination from the playoffs at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes, the expected wringing of hands has begun. The prime target of everyone's ire thus far has been captain Brady Tkachuk, who was held pointless in their four-game sweep. He was even referred to as looking "checked out" by insider Frank Seravalli. David Pagnotta said , " ...
Analyst Names 7 Red Wings Who Could Be Finished in Detroit
Red Wings boss Steve Yzerman made it pretty clear at the season-ending press conference: The team needs a significant change to get to the next level. In fact, he said, frankly, "We need better players." And if the offseason target is new, "better" players, then some current Wings will undoubtedly have to be moved out of Motown. Max Bultman of The Athletic names no less than seven Detroit players who may have played their last game with the team. We'll go through his list, from most like...
NHL Rumors: Jets Could Trade Core Player For Huge Return
The Winnipeg Jets finished the 2025-26 season without a playoff appearance, one year removed from winning the Presidents' Trophy. The questions that follow are not small ones. The Athletic's Murat Ates wrote at length this week about the Jets' precarious position in what he called the "mushy middle" of the NHL, a place defined by being too good to tank and too flawed to really contend. The core is aging. Their asset pool is depleted after years of trading draft picks for veterans who oft...
NHL Rumors: 3 LA Kings Center Targets After Anze Kopitar Retirement
With their 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 4, the Los Angeles Kings have been eliminated from the playoffs. With this, Anze Kopitar's amazing career is officially over, as he is hanging up the skates. Now that Kopitar's time in Los Angeles is over, the Kings should be working very hard to land a top-six center this offseason. Due to this, let's look at three centers the Kings could target during the summer. Robert Thomas, St. Louis Blues When it comes to potential ...
NHL Rumors: 3 Free-Agent Destinations for Kings' Scott Laughton
Scott Laughton is a notable pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) heading into the summer. If the veteran center ends up testing the free-agent market instead of re-signing with the Los Angeles Kings, he will generate a lot of interest. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could sign Laughton during the offseason. Ottawa Senators The Senators should be looking to boost their bottom six this offseason, so it would make sense if they made a push for Laughton. He could fit on e...
NHL Rumors: 2 Ottawa Senators Offseason Trade Candidates
The Ottawa Senators' playoff run is over after their Game 4 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. With this, the Senators are now entering the summer with plenty of questions regarding their roster. Because of this, let's take a look at three Senators who could be on the move this offseason. Brady Tkachuk Tkachuk is the big trade candidate to watch on the Senators. Questions about his future in Ottawa have come up often, and that will only continue to be the case with the offseaso...
Canadiens Get Promising News Update on Noah Dobson
The Montreal Canadiens will take a 2-1 lead into their series with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night. And now they also have an edge in the 'injured top line defensemen' department as well. While Victor Hedman remains "doubtful" to play the rest of this series for Tampa, Noah Dobson, who has been out since April 11th , has now resumed skating , we have learned. Noah Dobson could be ahead of his return timeline Two weeks ago, when he went down, the team said ...
What Does a Consensus 1st Overall Pick in the NHL Draft Make In The NCAA?
Penn State forward Gavin McKenna has been considered the consensus 1st-overall pick in this year's upcoming NHL Draft. The forward made the jump from the WHL's Medicine Hat Tigers to the NCAA and Big Ten, to play for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Since he arrived in the Big Ten, he's played against a tougher crop of opponents, and despite that, has managed to perform above a point-per-game pace (1.45 PPG), scoring 51 points (16-35) in 35 games in Happy Valley. GAVIN MC...
NHL Rumors: 3 Free-Agent Destinations for Kraken's Jaden Schwartz
Jaden Schwartz is one of the more notable pending unrestricted free agents heading into the summer. If he ends up testing the market instead of signing a contract extension with the Seattle Kraken, he should generate a good amount of interest. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could look to sign Schwartz during the offseason if he becomes a free agent. New Jersey Devils The Devils need to add more secondary offensive production, so Schwartz could make a lot of sense f...
NHL Rumors: 3 Free-Agent Destinations for Canucks' Teddy Blueger
Teddy Blueger is among the most notable pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) centers heading into the offseason. If the Vancouver Canucks do not re-sign and he hits the market, he should generate a good amount of interest as a free agent. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could sign Blueger if he tests free agency this summer. Pittsburgh Penguins Could a reunion between Blueger and the Penguins be in the cards? The Penguins were linked to Blueger leading up to the deadli...
NHL Rumors: 3 Flames Forwards Are Prime Trade Candidates
The Calgary Flames are in the middle of a rebuild. Due to this, they moved on from multiple veteran players this season, including Nazem Kadri, MacKenzie Weegar, and Rasmus Andersson. They should not be done making moves, either, as they have multiple players who could be on the move this offseason. The Flames' forward group, in particular, has some trade candidates to watch this offseason. Let's take a look at them now. Blake Coleman Coleman is undoubtedly a trade candidate to watch thi...
Penguins Making Big Lineup Move Ahead of Game 4
The Pittsburgh Penguins' season is on the line, and head coach Dan Muse isn't sitting idly by. As they try to stave off a sweep at the hands of the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night, the Pens will be starting Arturs Silovs in goal, replacing Stuart Skinner. Coach Muse has confirmed Artūrs Šilovs will start in Game 4 vs. the Flyers. pic.twitter.com/12bwmt4KZL — TSN (@TSN_Sports) April 25, 2026 Silovs' last playoff experience was two years back, when he was called on in an emergency situatio...
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