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📈 Way-too-early 2026-27 NHL Power Rankings
Here's how the teams stack up looking ahead to next fall -- and what to watch this offseason.[read more]
Knights promote Craig from AHL to be new coach
The Golden Knights promoted Ryan Craig, who coached their AHL affiliate, to lead their NHL team Wednesday after moving on from John Tortorella a day earlier.[read more]
Maple Leafs hire Hiller amid front office overhaul...
The Maple Leafs have hired Jim Hiller as their new head coach. He had a 93-58-24 record over parts of three seasons as the coach of the Kings.[read more]
Ducks target 5-6 months for Terry (hip) return
Ducks forward Troy Terry is expected to miss five to six months after having surgery to repair a hip impingement and labral tear.[read more]
Bellemare says he's retiring from hockey at 41
Pierre-Edouard Bellemare announced on social media that he was retiring from hockey, putting an end to a career that included reaching the top league in the world at age 29 and making his Olympic debut weeks before turning 41.[read more]
Capitals ink coach Carbery to multiyear extension
The Washington Capitals have signed head coach Spencer Carbery to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Thursday.[read more]
Bruins to retire Bergeron's No. 37 next season
The Boston Bruins said Thursday they are retiring Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 as part of a ceremony next season.[read more]
NHL clears Babcock to coach amid Oilers' interest
Following an investigation into his brief tenure with the Blue Jackets in 2023, the NHL has cleared Mike Babcock to coach again amid the Oilers' interest in hiring him.[read more]
2026 draft order: Picks 1-224 including all 32 tea...
Here's a list of the top picks in the NHL draft, which will take place in Buffalo on June 26 and 27.[read more]
Every NHL team's biggest prospect pipeline need --...
Each club is in a different place in its contention cycle, but these are the positions each should target in the draft.[read more]