Bedard’s next contract is a top priority for the Blackhawks in an important offseason
Connor Bedard is going to get paid. That’s for sure. The only questions are how much and how many years.
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Canadiens counting on Slafkovsky to be a ‘difference maker’ in playoffs
As Juraj Slafkovsky struggled to find his footing in the NHL, Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis drew an analogy between his development and the GPS app “Waze.”
Wild aren’t ready to name Game 1 goalie, with professed confidence in Gustavsson and Wallstedt
The Minnesota Wild have entered the Stanley Cup playoffs with fully professed confidence in both of their goalies. Their preference is to keep a secret whether Filip Gustavsson or Jesper Wallstedt will start.
Hurricanes head into playoffs showing more scoring punch with depth, Ehlers’ arrival
The mission has long been the same for the Carolina Hurricanes in building a perennial playoff contender around a collective effort to wear down opponents with an aggressive forecheck and pressing the attack.
Crosby, Penguins have surprised everyone but themselves with playoff return
Sidney Crosby, his face cleanly shaven for now, settled into the bench inside the Pittsburgh Penguins dressing room on Thursday and pulled a black baseball cap over his head.
Avalanche coach Bednar returns to the bench after taking a puck to the face last weekend
The Colorado Avalanche coach is off the injured list and back with the team for the regular-season finale Thursday against Seattle after taking a puck to the face last weekend.
Penguins place D Dumba on unconditional waivers just ahead of playoffs
The Pittsburgh Penguins are moving on from defenceman Matt Dumba on the eve of the playoffs, as multiple reports indicate the team placed the veteran on waivers for the purpose of contract termination on Thursday.
Sabres centre Carrick to miss series vs. Boston, Ostlund, Lyon possible to return
Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Carrick will miss the team’s first-round series against the Boston Bruins, head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed on Thursday.
Early Trading: What are some takeaways from Leafs locker cleanout day?
What are some takeaways from the Maple Leafs locker cleanout day, particularly with regards to Auston Matthews and his desire to stay in Toronto? What's next for the Winnipeg Jets after a disappointing season? That and more in the early edition of Insider Trading.
NHL playoffs arrive with the West stacked with contenders like Colorado, Dallas and Vegas
The path through the Central Division to the Western Conference Final is just about as treacherous as it gets with the conference's three top teams all bracketed together.
Senators kick off Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday, Canadiens begin series on Sunday
The National Hockey League released part of its playoff schedule on Thursday, mapping out when each series would play Game 1.
Ovechkin jokes about inking a two-year deal as future remains murky
Nothing about Alex Ovechkin’s future is all that clear right now after the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader finished his 21st season Tuesday.
Panthers’ Barkov commits to Finland for Worlds after missing season
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has committed to playing for Finland at the World Hockey Championships in May after he missed the 2025-26 campaign due to injury.
Bowness agrees to one-year extension two days after ripping into Blue Jackets
Rick Bowness has signed a one-year contract extension to stay on as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Ovechkin on potential retirement: ‘I’m pretty sure it’s not my last game’
Addressing the media during Washington Capitals’ locker cleanout on Thursday, Alex Ovechkin hinted that he hopes to return for a 22nd NHL season but his final decision still needs to be made.
Maple Leafs’ Tavares intends to play for Canada at Worlds
Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares told reporters on Thursday that he intends to play for Canada at the World Hockey Championship beginning in May.
Staios backs Ullmark as Senators prepare to battle Hurricanes in first round
Despite the horrid start and the lack of availability in his second season, Steve Staios has no regrets putting his faith into Linus Ullmark.
Blue Jays are in survival mode
A team can’t win a division in April, but they can certainly lose one. The Jays need to find a way to survive a pile of injuries and keep the top of the AL East within arm’s length, Steve Phillips writes.
Matthews on Leafs’ lost season: ‘We’re all hopeful this is kind of a one-off’
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews reiterated Thursday he believes he can win a Stanley Cup with the franchise.
Berube says he expects to return as Maple Leafs head coach next season
Craig Berube’s future as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs remains in limbo as the team searches for its next head of hockey operations, but the 60-year-old said Thursday he expects to be back behind the bench next season.
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