
NHL Trade Rumors: Key Moves and Front Office Shifts Ahead of Deadline
From the Maple Leafs' blockbuster deal to the Penguins' front office reshuffle, the rumor mill is in overdrive.
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From the Maple Leafs' blockbuster deal to the Penguins' front office reshuffle, the rumor mill is in overdrive.

At 30, David Pastrnak’s 71 assists mark a shift toward playmaking, influencing contract talks and the Bruins’ long‑term strategy.

The Toronto Marlies captured the 2026 American Hockey League Calder Cup with a 4‑3 win over the Chicago Wolves, a triumph highlighted by MVP goaltender Artur Akhtyamov and a historic franchise milestone.

The Toronto Marlies clinched the 2026 Calder Cup with a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Wolves, completing a comeback from a 2-0 series deficit and becoming just the third AHL team to win five series in a single playoff year.

The Flyers eye a strategic trade down to acquire Russian center Egor Shilov, a top QMJHL scorer whose fit could reshape their forward lines.

Boston’s first move of the NHL offseason sends a promising forward to San Jose, while the club honors Patrice Bergeron and eyes future draft assets.

A deep dive into the latest insights from The Hockey News Big Show, exploring trades, draft prospects, coaching shifts and the legacies of Toews and Bergeron as the NHL off‑season heats up.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have secured Darren Raddysh on an eight‑year deal, while the NHL’s buyout window opens amid a flurry of player moves and the return of veteran coach Mike Babcock to Edmonton.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have locked up defenseman Darren Raddysh through 2033, adding a proven 70‑point blue‑liner to a roster reshaped by a fresh coaching staff and front office.

Veteran defenseman Radko Gudas, 36, is generating league‑wide interest after a 13‑point, 56‑game season with the Ducks. With 657 hits and 420 blocks to his name, he could command a two‑ to three‑year deal averaging $3.5 million to $4 million, prompting the Panthers and Maple Leafs to consider a fit.

The Colorado Avalanche remain Cup favorites despite losing a depth forward, while the Maple Leafs make an off‑board coaching hire and other teams shuffle staff and contracts.

Speculation surrounds the Vancouver Canucks' attempts to trade Elias Pettersson, while the Tampa Bay Lightning complete a sign-and-trade for Darren Raddysh, the NHL clears Mike Babcock for the Edmonton Oilers, and the Pittsburgh Penguins eye dynamic draft talent. Retirements and rebuilds add further intrigue.

The Colorado Avalanche stay early Stanley Cup contenders after losing a depth forward, even as the league witnesses notable trades, retirements and coaching changes.

The National Hockey League has cleared coach Mike Babcock to return to the bench, removing a major hurdle for the Edmonton Oilers as they search for a new head coach after parting ways with Kris Knoblauch.

The Colorado Avalanche remain favorites for the Stanley Cup after losing a depth forward, while the San Jose Sharks add Michael Kesselring, the Toronto Maple Leafs hire a new head coach, Juraj Slafkovsky advances in his career, and the New York Rangers consider moving Vincent Trocheck.

Six Union College athletes from men's hockey and lacrosse have been recognized on the 2026 CSC Academic All‑District Men's At‑Large Team, with several advancing to national All‑America ballots and professional contracts.

The Washington Capitals announced a multiyear contract extension for head coach Spencer Carbery, recognizing his award‑winning leadership and a strong record that positions the team for future success.

The National Hockey League’s off‑season has already delivered a flurry of moves that are reshaping rosters and benches alike, with coaching changes, trades, and draft speculation dominating the conversation.

The Flyers’ first offseason move brings a pianist and coffee connoisseur from Toronto, while leadership outlines a clear draft plan and hints at upcoming free‑agency pursuits.

After a season that ended last in the Atlantic Division, the Maple Leafs appointed Jim Hiller as their 41st head coach, ushering in a new era under general manager John Chayka.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have appointed Jim Hiller as their new head coach, bringing a reputation for structured defense and a deep NHL pedigree. His arrival signals a strategic shift that could reshape the team's approach to both ends of the ice.

Jim Hiller returns to Toronto as the 41st head coach, following a trade‑heavy overhaul that includes a new general manager, a blockbuster deal and the No. 1 overall draft selection.

Rod Brind'Amour joins an exclusive list of NHL captains who have also coached the same franchise to a Stanley Cup, a feat that forces a pivotal decision on his Hall of Fame induction path.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have named Jim Hiller as their new head coach, replacing Craig Berube after a disappointing season. The move coincides with a trade that sent Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers and a No. 1 draft pick in hand.