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Draft big board: Ranking the top prospects availab...
The first round begins Friday. Which players will hear their names called? Here's our final updated rankings list.[read more]
NHL mock draft: Final predictions on the 2026 firs...
Though the top two picks appear to be locked in, what happens after that? Here's the final projection before Friday's first round.[read more]
📈 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]
Brady Tkachuk: Trade 'wasn't about' Matthew
Brady Tkachuk claimed that playing with his brother Matthew wasn't the primary reason he wanted to leave the Ottawa Senators to join the Florida Panthers.[read more]
Caps acquire veteran Kyrou in trade with Blues
The Capitals acquired veteran winger Jordan Kyrou from the Blues in exchange for Connor McMichael, Milton Gastrin and the No. 16 pick in Friday's NHL draft.[read more]
Senators land Eklund from Sharks for No. 9 pick
The Senators acquired left winger William Eklund, prospect Kasper Halttunen and the rights to prospect Brandon Svoboda from the Sharks for the No. 9 pick in this week's NHL Draft.[read more]
Babcock returns to NHL coaching to lead Oilers
Mike Babcock, who last coached the Maple Leafs before being fired in 2019, was officially named the next head coach of the Oilers on Tuesday.[read more]
Sources: NHL eyes Austin, Houston for expansion
The NHL is exploring putting a second team in Texas, with Austin and Houston as potential targets, commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday.[read more]
Bettman: 'Level of decorum' expected of Babcock
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said that although there was no basis for keeping the Oilers from hiring Mike Babcock, the veteran coach is expected to uphold a "certain level of decorum."[read more]
Byram: Been preparing for opportunity like this
Bowen Byram is stepping in as the Blackhawks' No. 1 defenseman after he was acquired in a trade with the Sabres on Tuesday night.[read more]