Emma Wilson
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Mike Babcock Sr investigation clouds Oilers hiring and NHL pause
Mike Babcock Sr investigation is now underway at the NHLPA request and has put the Edmonton Oilers hiring on hold as the league and union coordinate interviews and next steps.

Vancouver Canucks trade rumours: Leadership hunt reshapes offseason outlook
Vancouver Canucks trade rumours are heating up as the club prioritizes leadership additions this offseason, while Chicago hunts for a veteran left-shot defence option.

NHL Trade Rumors: How the Offseason Goaltender Market Could Shake Up 2026
NHL trade rumors heat up as the offseason goaltender market looks set to move: from Jordan Binnington’s uncertain future in St. Louis to Adin Hill’s cap vulnerability, teams will weigh short term need against long term fit.

Hockey news: Where are the Toronto Maple Leafs in their coaching search
Hockey news: The Toronto Maple Leafs are casting a wide net in their coaching search, talking to a long list of candidates from college head coaches to NHL veterans as they weigh fit, culture, and championship readiness.

Calgary Flames offseason changes: Keys to the summer for Huberdeau, Strome and more
Calgary flames offseason changes will hinge on how the club uses roughly $19 million in projected cap space to address aging veterans, balance term and get future assets.

Winnipeg Jets Trade Rumors Heat Up as Der-Arguchintsev Eyes Maple Leafs Return
Winnipeg Jets trade rumors are swirling as the club weighs whether to keep the No. 7 pick or shop it — and Semyon Der-Arguchintsev is reportedly eyeing a Maple Leafs return after two seasons in the KHL.

Vincent Trocheck trade: Are the Rangers set to be aggressive this offseason?
The Vincent Trocheck trade question looms as the Rangers signal they’ll review every roster option this offseason — expect aggressive exploring and clear implications for cap and depth.

Canucks GM Decision Looms as Aquilini Targets Draft Lottery Hire
Canucks GM search accelerates with Vancouver hoping to have a new Canucks GM in place by the draft lottery to shape their draft strategy and immediate roster moves.

NHL Rumour Roundup: TJ Hughes Sparks 32-Team Chase, Ryker Lee Eligible to Sign, Red Wings Target College Duo
A flurry of college signings and NHL interest is reshaping offseason chatter: TJ Hughes draws league-wide attention, Ryker Lee is now eligible to sign with Nashville, and Detroit eyes two college prospects as signings loom.

NHL Rumors Roundup: Ferraro Future, Matthews Trade Chatter, Wild Target College Free Agents
A busy rumor week: Mario Ferraro wants long-term security in San Jose, Auston Matthews' name surfaces in blockbuster whispers, and the Minnesota Wild are scouring the NCAA for cheap, high-upside additions.

Team Canada GM Search Heats Up as NHL Trade Rumors Swirl Around Robertson, Nemec and Perfetti
Doug Armstrong's exit has opened a high-profile GM sweepstakes for Team Canada as the NHL trade landscape heats up — and several restricted free agents could be moved before the offseason closes.

Islanders Close on Brayden Schenn as NHL Wrestles With No-Trade, No-Movement Clause Backlash
Brayden Schenn agreed to a trade to the New York Islanders after a face-to-face meeting that underscored the human side of deadline drama — and renewed debate over the growing footprint of no-trade and no-movement clauses in the NHL.

Senators Eye Right-Shot Top-Four Defender and Scoring Winger Ahead of 2026 Trade Deadline
With March 6 looming, Ottawa GM Steve Staios is quietly scouring the market for a right-shot top-four defenseman and a depth scoring winger — two needs that could define the Senators’ second-half push.