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Confident New Maple Leafs GM Continues To Take Risks With Raddysh Contract
Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka gambled on a puck-moving D-man by landing ex-Tampa Bay Lightning D-man Darren Raddysh and giving the 30-year-old trade protection. He acknowledged the risks but defended the choice.
Jonathan Toews Will Help Make Hockey Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2029 A Banger
Jonathan Toews announced his retirement from the NHL on Friday, joining Anze Kopitar as potential Hockey Hall of Famers in 2029. Add in Jaromir Jagr and Alex Ovechkin if they retire, and we've got something special.
The Hockey News Big Show: Reacting To Raddysh Trade, Babcock News, Trade Rumors And More
Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss the Leafs and Lightning's trade, draft rankings, Mike Babcock being cleared to coach and more.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest On Bowen Byram And Matthew Knies; Update On The Canucks
Bowen Byram's need for a larger role could force the Buffalo Sabres to trade him, an update on Toronto Maple Leafs winger Matthew Knies, and a look at four potential trade candidates for the Vancouver Canucks.
2026 NHL Draft Rankings: McKenna Leads Ryan Kennedy's Final Top 120
Editor in chief Ryan Kennedy shares the top 100 NHL draft prospects from The Hockey News' Draft Preview issue and a bonus 20. There's a different No. 1 than in his mid-season ranking.
Toronto Maple Leafs Take Top-Scoring UFA Darren Raddysh Off The Board For Eight Years
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded a fifth-round pick to the Tampa Bay Lightning to acquire and sign pending UFA Darren Raddysh to an eight-year contract, by far the largest of his career.
Opinion: Would The Edmonton Oilers Hiring Mike Babcock Really Be Worth It?
The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly looking to hire veteran coach Mike Babcock. But while Babcock is a proven winner, his controversial actions make him difficult to justify hiring, writes Adam Proteau.
Exclusive: Flyers GM Daniel Briere On How Joseph Woll Trade With Leafs Came Together
Philadelphia Flyers GM Daniel Briere shared when they made Joseph Woll a trade target from the Toronto Maple Leafs and how the team plans to use him and Dan Vladar.
2026 NHL Draft: Top Five Centers Include Bjorck, Malhotra And Lawrence
Could we see centers getting selected earlier than expected at the NHL draft? In a weaker center group overall, these five and some honorable mentions stand out from the rest.
The Wraparound: Reacting To The Sabres-Sharks Trade, Carbery's Extension And More
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jon Bailey discuss the Michael Kesselring trade, the Capitals' coach extension, the Golden Knights' new coach and much more.
The Carolina Hurricanes Are Built To Win The Stanley Cup Again – And Again
The Carolina Hurricanes are triumphant in the wake of their Stanley Cup win. But the best thing about them is they're built for the long term.
NHL Clears Oilers Candidate Mike Babcock To Coach After Review Of Blue Jackets Tenure
The NHL said that even if the review was in a light least favorable to Mike Babcock, there is no basis to restrict his employment. Babcock is linked to the Edmonton Oilers' coach opening.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Updates On Connor Hellebuyck, Morgan Rielly And Brendan Gallagher
Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck has resurfaced in the rumor mill. Meanwhile, there's no indication that the Maple Leafs have approached Morgan Rielly about a trade, and there's more Brendan Gallagher speculation.
Top Four NHL Goalie Trade Candidates Of 2026 Off-Season
Who are the top NHL goalies who have surfaced in trade speculation ahead of this summer?
Golden Knights Budge On The Bruce Cassidy Saga – Just Not Enough
The saga of the Vegas Golden Knights and ex-coach Bruce Cassidy continues. One team was granted permission to talk to him, but handling the situation on a case-by-case basis is still the wrong move, writes Adam Proteau.
The Maple Leafs Hiring Jim Hiller Was Bold But Checks Many Boxes
New Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka bet on familiarity by hiring Jim Hiller as Toronto's new coach. Hiller is coming in to spark the Leafs at both ends of the ice.
2026 NHL Draft: Top Five Defensemen Include Smits, Reid And Verhoeff
A handful of promising defense prospects could go in the top 10 of the NHL draft. Prospect expert Tony Ferrari breaks down his top five and the best of the rest.
The Hockey News Big Show: Reacting To Maple Leafs' Trade And Coach Hiring
Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss the top stories this week, including the Leafs' decisions, CBC no longer carrying NHL games and more.
Vegas Golden Knights Hire Ryan Craig To Replace John Tortorella
The Vegas Golden Knights promoted Ryan Craig from the AHL to become the fifth coach in franchise history.
Is Rod Brind'Amour A Hockey Hall Of Famer? It's Complicated
Rod Brind'Amour won the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes as a player and now, as a coach. That sparked debate about whether he should be a Hall of Famer, but can we combine his playing and coaching careers?
NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest Penguins Speculation, Update On Darnell Nurse
It wouldn't be a Penguins off-season without Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell surfacing in the rumor mill. Meanwhile, the Flyers could be interested in Oilers D-man Darnell Nurse.
Breaking Down The NHL's Top Buyout Candidates For The 2026 Off-Season
The NHL's buyout window is open, allowing teams to free some cap space at the cost of paying a cap hit beyond the original end of the player's contract. Which ugly contracts could be worth buying out?
Toronto Maple Leafs Name Jim Hiller Coach
Jim Hiller returns to the Toronto Maple Leafs as Craig Berube's replacement after previously being an assistant coach for them from 2015-16 to 2018-19.
The End Of The NHL On CBC TV's 74-Year Era Was Inevitable But Sad
The CBC and Sportsnet announced the Canadian national broadcaster will no longer carry NHL games. It's definitely a sad day as Canadians recall decades of memories, but it was inevitable.
The Wraparound: Could Sam Montembeault Be A Fit For The Oilers?
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Adam Kierszenblat discuss Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky's path to the Stanley Cup, the Maple Leafs and Flyers' trade, buyout candidates, NHL draft talk and more.
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