Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill has confirmed the club's strong intention to sign star forward Jason Robertson to a long-term contract this summer. Speaking on NHL Network, Nill revealed that initial discussions began last summer but were deliberately paused to allow Robertson and the tea

Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov, who was unwell yesterday, is expected to play today. Defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere will miss tonight's game but is nearing a return. Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson, out for three games with an upper-body injury, skated agai

The National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) have officially designated Calgary, Edmonton, and Prague as the host cities for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. This announcement was made on Day 1 of the General Managers’ Meetings, with Calgary and Edm

Will Ristolainen be in Play This Summer? Following the Philadelphia Flyers' recent moves involving Nic Deslauriers and Bobby Brink, speculation has arisen regarding the future of defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen. Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period suggested on the TFP Hotstove that Ristolaine

Toronto Maple Leafs Not Anticipating Immediate Changes The Toronto Maple Leafs are not expected to implement any significant personnel changes before the conclusion of the current NHL season. Despite widespread discussions and external speculation regarding the future of coach Craig Berube

Montreal Canadiens: Near Misses and Trade Attempts The Montreal Canadiens reportedly came close to acquiring a right-handed defenseman with a long-term contract and also made efforts to trade Patrik Laine. While there was speculation Montreal aimed for a top-line caliber forward at the

Montreal Canadiens: Close Calls and Future Plans Montreal Canadiens General Manager Kent Hughes alluded to a significant trade deal that nearly materialized at the deadline, one that didn't involve a top-line forward but could be revisited in the summer. While the team did inq

Patrik Laine's Next Contract: Incentive-Laden Structure Possible Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine, having spent a significant portion of the season on injured reserve, is now eligible for a unique contract structure featuring performance incentives and a lower base salary. This type

Matthew Knies' name surfaced in trade speculation before the deadline Speculation swirled around the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens potentially discussing a trade involving forward prospect Matthew Knies in the days leading up to the NHL trade deadline. While nothing was officia

Ottawa Senators' Search for a Right-Handed Defenseman The Ottawa Senators were actively seeking a top-four right-handed defenseman before the recent trade deadline, though General Manager Steve Staios ultimately couldn't finalize a deal. Staios confirmed the team engaged in numerous discus

Will the Rangers Make More Moves in the Offseason? The New York Rangers reportedly engaged in numerous trade discussions recently but maintained a firm stance on their asking price for forward Vincent Trocheck, which ultimately prevented a move. Vincent Trocheck was not traded because