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Canes favored among crowded pack for '27 title
The Hurricanes are a leading +700 to win the Stanley Cup for the 2026-27 season, followed by the Avalanche (+800) and Golden Knights (+850). The Oilers (11-1), Panthers (11-1) and Lightning (12-1) make up the next tier of contenders.[read more]
📈 Way-too-early NHL Power Rankings
Here's how the teams stack up looking ahead to next fall -- and what to watch this offseason.[read more]
Avs deal Colton to Predators, free up cap space
Chris MacFarland's first trade as Nashville Predators GM came with his former team, the Colorado Avalanche, in a deal on Tuesday that saw his new club acquire forward Ross Colton in exchange for two third-round picks and goaltender prospect Magnus Chrona.[read more]
Flyers acquire Woll, Benoit from Maple Leafs
The Philadelphia Flyers acquired goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit in a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.[read more]
'Hockey Night in Canada' won't return to CBC
"Hockey Night in Canada," a program featuring NHL games that has been part of the national fabric for nearly 75 years on CBC television, will not return to the public broadcaster next season, as a sublicensing agreement expired at the end of the playoffs.[read more]
Vegas' Marner reflects on 'dark' days in Toronto
Vegas star Mitch Marner reflected on the struggles he had with mental health in Toronto, saying he had some "dark moments" in his nine seasons with the team.[read more]
NHL says '26 playoffs most-watched on record
The NHL said Tuesday the Stanley Cup playoffs this spring were the most-watched on record in the U.S. with an average of 1.8 million viewers.[read more]
Tortorella not returning as Golden Knights' coach
John Tortorella, who was hired with eight games left in the regular season and guided the Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final, will not return as coach next season.[read more]
2026 NHL draft order: Picks 1-224 including all 32...
Here's a list of the top picks in the event taking place in Buffalo on June 26 and 27.[read more]
Stanley Cup odds: Canes, Avs top 2027 favorites, r...
The Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights are favorites to win the 2027 Stanley Cup.[read more]