Patrick Roy emerges as frontrunner for Maple Leafs head coach following a standout interview in a search that began with 16 Zoom calls.
Avalanche must clear salary this summer to keep core UFAs while eyeing Makar deal.
Rangers and Flames explore trades to climb the 2026 NHL Draft board as San Jose and Chicago remain open on high selections.
Toronto and Edmonton are exploring trades to reshape their blue lines, with talks centering on veterans like Nurse and Rielly.
Fifth-round pick Jakub Dobes has become a playoff sensation for the Montreal Canadiens, blending skill, grit, and personality in the 2026 Stanley Cup chase.
Avalanche and Hurricanes are 6-0 in playoffs, favorites for Cup, potential for rare final between conference leaders like 2001.