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NHL rumors: Insider speculates Maple Leafs HC spot will not be ex-Stanley Cup winner's top choice Sportskeeda

NHL rumors: Insider speculates Maple Leafs HC spot will not be ex-Stanley Cup winner's top choice Sportskeeda

DeBoer, 57, ranks 18th all time in wins in league history (662) and has the most playoff wins of any coach who has never won the Stanley Cup (97).

The LA Kings owe it to the longtime veteran to name him team captain upon the retirement of Anze Kopitar this summer. The post LA Kings Owe Captaincy to this Longtime Vet appeared first on Heavy Sports.

There has been a strong reaction from around the globe to the Florida Panthers being eliminated from the upcoming NHL playoffs. The post Hockey Fans Strong Reaction to Panthers Playoff Elimination appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Florida Panthers were on top of the NHL for the past two seasons, but like they say, all good things must come to an end at some point. That’s what happened to them before the season even ended, as the Panthers have been officially eliminated from the playoffs after losing 9-4 to the Pittsburgh […] The post Panthers officially eliminated from playoffs after back-to-back Stanley Cups appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A hockey fan gave birth at Rogers Center during an Edmonton Oilers game.

The New York Islanders are stuck in the middle of a loaded playoff picture in the Eastern Conference, but it’s clear that New York isn’t satisfied with just making it to the postseason. On Sunday, the Isles proved that with a stunning move that shakes up the hockey landscape. With just four games remaining in […] The post Islanders fire Patrick Roy right before playoffs, Peter DeBoer taking over appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Montreal Canadiens are currently battling for playoff positioning as they attempt to return to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 2021 and potentially win their first Cup since 1993. All signs point to the franchise being on the rise for the foreseeable future, and no matter what happens this season, Canadiens…

Brent Burns just did something special that may not be replicated for a long time. On Saturday, the 41-year-old Colorado Avalanche blueliner Burns did not just play in his 1,572nd game in the NHL but also the 1,000th in a row, as the Avs blanked the Dallas Stars, 2-0, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, … The post Brent Burns makes an admission about the physical toll of his NHL streak appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

The Edmonton Oilers are playing some of their best hockey of the season at the perfect time, which is impressive considering the laundry list of injuries they’ve had to deal with over the last several weeks. The Oil have won five games in a row — the first time that’s happened in 2025-26 — and […] The post Oilers’ Connor McDavid drops playoff truth bomb amid 5-game winning streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Brady Tkachuk & Senators' greatest threat to making playoffs are 11-time Stanley Cup champs plagued by 'Malaise of March', says Frank Corrado sportskeeda.com

Former Stanley Cup winner questions Brady Tkachuk’s future in Ottawa amid rising tension, trade speculation, and playoff pressure.

NHL standings 2026: Updated Stanley Cup playoff bracket, clinching scenarios through April 4 sportingnews.com

The Boston Bruins entered Thursday night’s game in Florida against the Panthers in search of their fifth straight win. Despite the winning streak, Boston has barely made up ground on anyone in the Atlantic Division. The Buffalo Sabres, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Montreal Canadiens have each been playing well. Entering Friday’s game, the Bruins were […] The post Bruins’ Marco Sturm has ludicrous admission after crushing Panthers loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The latest round of Edmonton Oilers rumors suggest the club could be in the mix to sign one of the NCAA's top free agents. The post Oilers Rumors: Top NCAA Free Agent Could Be Going to Edmonton appeared first on Heavy Sports.

NHL wild card race watch: Sharks make late push, Kings back into a playoff spot sportingnews.com

The Toronto Maple Leafs are headed for a significant offseason this summer. After being perennial Stanley Cup contenders, Toronto has flatlined during the 2025-26 season. Due to poor play throughout the campaign, the club is set to miss the postseason for the first time in a decade. Because of this failure, team officials recently fired […] The post Maple Leafs Star Reveals Future Plans With Team appeared first on Heavy Sports.

William Nylander revealed his stance on staying in Toronto as questions grow about the Maple Leafs future.

The hockey gods might have something against the Colorado Avalanche this season for rubbing Quebec Nordiques fans’ noses in the fact that they stole their home team. 30 years ago, the Quebec franchise relocated to Colorado, just as they were on the cusp of greatness. That same season, the Avalanche won the Stanley Cup, and […] The post Nordiques jersey curse continues after Avalanche’s shocking loss vs. Canucks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

When will the 2026 NHL playoffs begin? Here are all of the details you need to know, including the teams that can qualify.

The Toronto Maple Leafs made some unsurprising news on Monday, firing general manager Brad Treliving. This season has been a disaster in Toronto, and the leadership knows things need to change. Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) CEO Keith Pelley spoke a lot about Stanley Cup expectations in his Tuesday press conference. “I’m comfortable doing […] The post MLSE CEO drops mic on Maple Leafs Stanley Cup efforts after firing GM appeared first on ClutchPoints.

All the way back in 2000, the playoff-bound New Jersey Devils fired head coach Larry Robinson 74 games into the season, replaced him with Robbie Ftorek, and went on to win the Stanley Cup. A full 26 years later, the Vegas Golden Knights are hoping to follow a similar blueprint after shockingly replacing Bruce Cassidy […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 23: Maple Leafs, Golden Knights going through changes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are on the search for a new general manager. The Maple Leafs have fired Brad Treliving and have begun the search for a new GM. One name that was coming up was an executive for the Dallas Stars. Now, that name needs to be taken off the list for the Maple […] The post Stars take GM candidate away from Maple Leafs with contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Vegas Golden Knights showed ruthless pragmatism when they fired head coach Bruce Cassidy on Sunday. They replaced him with 67-year-old John Tortorella, who was behind Vegas’ bench right away on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. He was also shown on the broadcast during the game, along with … The post Broadcast of Golden Knights-Canucks game featured a hilarious John Tortorella description appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
