
NHL Offseason Moves: Avalanche, Maple Leafs, and More
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.
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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.

Six active NHL players are under intense scrutiny as the Hockey Hall of Fame weighs their statistical achievements against the awards that traditionally signal induction.

The Boston Bruins will retire Patrice Bergeron's number 37 during the 2026‑27 season, celebrating a two‑decade career that defined modern defensive forward play.

The NHL franchise announces the upcoming retirement ceremony for Patrice Bergeron, celebrating his historic contributions to the Boston Bruins.

The 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class features Sergei Gonchar among other legends, with the competition reshaped by recent inductions and a relatively weak future cohort.

Patrice Bergeron’s rise from a Quebec rookie in 2003 to Boston Bruins captain and Hall of Fame hopeful is defined by work ethic, leadership, and a lasting impact on and off the ice.

A look at how the Boston Bruins' top line performed this season, the financial commitments tied to each player, and what lies ahead for the franchise's search for a true No. 1 center.

Boston Bruins' new head coach Marco Sturm focuses on developing younger players, with Fraser Minten, Marat Khusnutdinov and James Hagens making notable strides and playoff debuts.

Detroit’s top center Dylan Larkin has signaled he wants out, and Boston’s search for a No. 1 center could end with a high‑priced acquisition.

Finland secured a dramatic overtime win at the IIHF World Championships, Norway captured bronze, and Patrice Bergeron was inducted into the Hall of Fame, while NHL front offices shift and the Memorial Cup concludes.

The Boston Bruins exited the playoffs despite a 100‑point season, and now the front office is zeroing in on a genuine top‑line center. Cam Neely’s public critique, a list of trade targets, and a deep prospect pool set the stage for a busy summer.

A 22‑year NHL veteran looks back on the coaches and teammates whose distinct styles of leadership left an indelible mark on his journey.

The Canadian Hockey League named its 50 greatest players of the last 50 years, highlighting Mario Lemieux as the top junior ever and Sidney Crosby as runner‑up, while the Pittsburgh Penguins contributed nine representatives to the historic list.