First reported by Pierre LeBrun, the Ottawa Senators have officially traded former captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers in exchange for the ninth and 25th overall picks in this year's draft, a first-round pick in 2029, and a second-round pick in 2030. The trade marks the end of Tkachuk's eight-year tenure in Ottawa. Signs that Tkachuk could eventually move on had been present for some time, particularly through his public support of his brother Matthew and his recent

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has officially requested a trade from the organization, according to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. If completed, the move would mark the end of an 11-year tenure in Detroit. Larkin, who will be 30 in July, has five years remaining on his contract worth $8.7 million a year. The Red Wings captain has been to the playoffs once in his NHL career, appearing in his rookie season with the Detroit Red Wings in 2015-16. Since then, the Red Wings

For the first time in 75 years, Norway has earned a medal at the IIHF World Championship, capturing bronze with a stunning overtime victory over Canada. One player who turned heads throughout the tournament was Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Tinus Luc Koblar. Koblar finished with six goals and three assists in 10 games while posting a plus-9 rating, helping lead Norway to a historic finish. Selected by Toronto in the second round of the 2025 NHL Draft, the 18-year-old continues

Last night, to the surprise of many, the Vegas Golden Knights completed a stunning sweep of the reigning Presidents’ Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche entered the postseason as one of the favourites to win the Stanley Cup after a dominant regular season. Their dominant reign continued through the first two rounds as they took down both the LA Kings and Minnesota Wild with relative ease. Injuries certainly played a major role in the series against Vegas, with st

It was reported earlier today on Elliotte Friedman's podcast 32 thoughts that Auston Matthews had a productive meeting with new Leafs management, John Chayka, and Mats Sundin. With this positive information in mind, I felt it was appropriate to look at a few names that I feel the Leafs should target this offseason. 1. Owen Tippett (Philadelphia Flyers) It is no secret that the Leafs are in need of some offensive talent and speed in the top-six, and Tippett provides them wit

According to Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff, the Philadelphia Flyers have expressed interest in Joseph Woll of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 27-year-old goaltender had a difficult 2025-26 campaign, posting 15 wins and 23 losses alongside a 3.34 goals-against average and an .898 save percentage. However, the numbers alone do not paint the full picture of Woll’s season. Toronto struggled defensively for much of the year, frequently leaving Woll exposed due to inconsistent str

Sabres Cap Crunch: On Monday night, the Buffalo Sabres suffered a devastating Game 7 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens, as Alex Newhook buried the series-winning goal to end Buffalo’s season. Despite the heartbreaking exit, the Sabres exceeded expectations this year and will look to build on the momentum from an impressive campaign. However, Buffalo now enters the offseason facing a difficult financial situation, with several key restricted free agents (RFAs) and unrest

The Colorado Avalanche received goals from five different skaters as they defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in Game 4 on Monday night, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Ross Colton and Parker Kelly each scored in the third period to help lift the Avs to a critical Game 4 victory. Colorado rolled all four lines throughout the night and received a strong performance from goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood, who made his series debut o

With the 2026 National Hockey League (NHL) draft lottery in the rear view mirror, there is clarity regarding the upcoming draft, as the first 16 picks are official. A draft class that has no shortage of talent, including a lot of defensemen projected to be drafted in the top-10, alongside incredible high-end offensive talent such as Gavin McKenna. With that said, I made a list of how I predict the draft will play out in June. Toronto Maple Leafs - Gavin McKenna, LW, 5-foot-1