Are The Toronto Maple Leafs Really About To Do This?

Are the Toronto Maple Leafs really about to hire former Arizona Coyotes general manager John Chayka as their next general manager? His NHL track record isn't good. If Chayka does get the job, the Maple Leafs may be embarking on an era that will make the Harold Ballard era look like an overwhelming success! The story is here. 

Seattle Kraken And The City Of Kirkland Announce New $60 Million Iceplex

The Seattle Kraken and the City of Kirkland have come together in a public-private venture to build a $60 million iceplex in Kirkland. The facility will include two ice rinks, a restaurant and other amenities. The story is here.

Vancouver Goldeneyes Tops In PWHL Attendance In Inaugural Season

The Vancouver Goldeneyes were a massive success at the gate in their inaugural season in 2025-26, as they led the PWHL in attendance, averaging over 11,200 per game. The Goldeneyes outpaced the PWHL regular season attendance average of 9,200 by about 2,000. The story is here.

Canmore Eagles Win First AJHL Title

The Canmore Eagles won their first AJHL title when they defeated the Whitecourt Wolverines in the league championship series recently. The Eagles franchise was established for the 1995-96 season as the Bow Valley Eagles and renamed as the Canmore Eagles prior to the 2001-02 season. The story is here.

Three Possible Names For Hamilton's AHL Franchise

Trademarks have been filed for three names for Hamilton's new AHL team, set to take to the ice in 2026-27 at TD Coliseum. Bet on the Hamilton Hammers! The story is here.

Rouyn-Noranda Huskies Win 2026 QMJHL Draft Lottery

The Rouyn-Noranda Huskies have won the 2026 QMJHL Draft Lottery and will pick first overall in the QMJHL Draft on June 5 in Halifax. The story is here. 

Ilya Kovalchuk Named As President of Shanghai Dragons

Former NHL and KHL star Ilya Kovalchuk has been named as the president of the KHL's Shanghai Dragons. The story is here.

Athens Rock Lobsters Considering Move From FPHL To SPHL

The Athens Rock Lobsters are apparently considering a move from the FPHL to the SPHL. Both leagues are considered as A level pro hockey in North America, with the SPHL considered at a higher level than the FPHL. The story is here.

Kevyn Adams Could Be Top Candidate For Vancouver Canucks Open General Manager Position

The Vancouver Canucks have received permission from the Buffalo Sabres to speak with Kevyn Adams regarding their open general manager position. Adams very likely could be the leading candidate to become the next general manager of the Vancouver Canucks. Adams was the main architect of the current Buffalo Sabres team that is a strong contender for the Stanley Cup this year and moving forward. Adams built the Sabres through strong drafting (building up the system with numerous top prospects) and some astute trades. Adams was the general manager of the Buffalo Sabres for five-and-a-half seasons. Adams was also a player with the Carolina Hurricanes when current Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford served as general manager of the Hurricanes. The story is here. 

Toledo Walleye Sell Out Every Home Game For Second Straight Season

The ECHL's Toledo Walleye have sold out their home games for two straight seasons! The Walleye have a current sellout streak of 116 games and their total number of sellouts has reached 387 games. The story is here.

Maxim Masse Named QMJHL MVP

Anaheim Ducks draft pick Maxim Masse has been named as the QMJHL's MVP for the 2025-26 season. The Chicoutimi Sagueneens forward registered 102 points in 63 games in the 2025-26 season. The story is here. 

Billings Cattle Punchers Welcomed To USPHL's NCDC As Expansion Franchise

The USPHL's NCDC has welcomed the Billings Cattle Punchers as their newest franchise. The Cattle Punchers will play at the new Signal Peak Energy Arena. The story is here. 

Jenn Gardiner Sets PWHL Record With Four-Goal Game

Vancouver Goldeneyes' forward Jenn Gardiner set a PWHL record with a four-goal game on Saturday, as Vancouver defeated the Seattle Torrent 6-5 in overtime. The story is here. 

First Round Schedule For 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Announced

The schedule for the first round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs has been announced and you can find that here. The games get going this Saturday.

New Jersey Devils Hire Sunny Mehta As General Manager

The New Jersey Devils have hired Sunny Mehta as their new general manager. Mehta was most recently an assistant general manager with the Florida Panthers. The story is here. 

Columbus Blue Jackets Extend Head Coach Rick Bowness For 2026-27 Season

The Columbus Blue Jackets have extended the contract of head coach Rick Bowness for the 2026-27 season. The story is here. 

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Power Rankings

Here are the power rankings (by NHL.com) for the sixteen teams that have qualified for the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Colorado Avalanche are ranked at #1. 

If You're A Young Hockey Player, Listen To And Learn From Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach Rick Bowness!

If you're a young hockey player and want to play the game the right way and with good habits, watch the Rick Bowness interview in this story. His comments were in reference to the effort that his Columbus Blue Jackets players put forward in a recent game, but it can be a lesson for any hockey player at any level looking to play the game well.

Sportsnet's April 2026 NHL Draft Rankings Are Here!

Sportsnet's April 2026 NHL Draft Rankings are here! Penn State left winger Gavin McKenna checks in at number one!

Ron Francis To Vancouver Canucks As General Manager?

The noise around the Vancouver Canucks suggests that Patrik Allvin could soon be out as general manager and a landing spot for him could be the Minnesota Wild. There's more on that here. 

If Allvin exits, could Ron Francis enter? Francis was a long-time general manager with both the Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken, with a stint as president of hockey operations this past season with Seattle. The link to Vancouver for Francis runs through Jim Rutherford. Francis worked with Rutherford for several seasons in Carolina and eventually took over as general manager from Rutherford of the Hurricanes. Ron Francis could be hired as the general manager of the Vancouver Canucks now and eventually assume the president of hockey operations title from Rutherford, when the time comes for Rutherford to enter retirement. 

Latest 2026 NHL Mock Draft By Bleacher Report

Here is the latest 2026 NHL Mock Draft by Bleacher Report. Their top five is as follows:

1. Vancouver-Gavin McKenna (LW) Penn State (NCAA D1) 

2. Chicago-Keaton Verhoeff (D) North Dakota (NCAA D1)

3. New York Rangers-Ivar Stenberg (LW/RW) Frolunda (SHL)

4. Calgary-Chase Reid (D) Sault Ste. Marie (OHL)

5. Toronto-Carson Carels (D) Prince George (WHL)

Introducing the Utah Mammoth's Zammoth!

 Introducing the Utah Mammoth's Zammoth! A Zamboni for the fans. Here is more on the Zammoth.

Denver Beats Wisconsin To Claim Frozen Four Title

Denver beat Wisconsin 2-1 on Saturday to claim the 2026 Frozen Four title. With the victory, Denver increased their number of national titles in program history to eleven. The details are here.

T.J. Hughes Signs With Colorado Avalanche

Michigan forward T.J. Hughes has signed a one-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche that will kick in for the 2026-27 season. Hughes will join the AHL's Colorado Eagles on an AHL professional tryout agreement for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. The story is here. 

Max Plante Wins 2026 Hobey Baker Memorial Award

Minnesota Duluth forward Max Plante has won the 2026 Hobey Baker Memorial Award as the NCAA's top player. Plante just completed his second season at Minnesota Duluth and was drafted in the 2nd Round of the NHL Draft by the Detroit Red Wings. The story is here.

Detroit Next Up For PWHL Expansion Franchise?

In this article from The Hockey News, it appears that Detroit may be next up in landing a PWHL expansion franchise. 

A Tour Of The Utah Mammoth's Practice Facility By BarDown and TSN

Here is a great tour of the Utah Mammoth's practice facility by BarDown and TSN.

Hockey Helps The Homeless-A Must Watch Video As Hockey Heroes Journey To Nunavut

Here is a must watch video from Sportsnet where hockey heroes journey to Iqaluit, Nunavut to help the Hockey Helps the Homeless cause. 

Michigan State's Adam Nightingale Named As Head Coach Of USA Men's National Junior Team

Michigan State head coach Adam Nightingale has been named as the head coach for the USA Men's National Junior Team that will compete at the 2027 World Junior Championships in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta. The story is here.

Dear Toronto Maple Leafs: Hire NHL Legend Ron Francis As President Of Hockey Operations And General Manager Immediately

NHL legend Ron Francis became available as a managerial candidate on Wednesday, as he stepped away from his role as President of Hockey Operations with the Seattle Kraken. With a resume that includes 23 years as a player and 20 years in managerial roles (most of which were as a General Manager), the Toronto Maple Leafs need to hire Ron Francis right away as their President of Hockey Operations and General Manager. It doesn't take a search firm to realize that Ron Francis is the best candidate available for both positions. All hockey decisions should end with an executive as experienced as Francis, without interference from above. The story on Francis' departure from Seattle is here.

NCAA Men's Frozen Four Preview

The NCAA Men's Frozen Four gets going tomorrow in Las Vegas and here is a preview of the big event from Daily Faceoff.

Affordability A Key In Fargo Force's Success At The Box Office

The USHL's Fargo Force have experienced a lot of success in drawing fans to their games at Scheels Arena and the affordability of tickets has played a big part. The story is here.

Matt Shasby Steps Down As Alaska Anchorage Head Coach

Matt Shasby has stepped down as head coach of the University of Alaska Anchorage. The details are here.

If You're A Toronto Maple Leafs Fan, All Hope Is Lost!

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment is in control of one of the top franchises in the NHL, but they seemingly don't have an understanding of the NHL and the hockey business in general. They should know every possible candidate for a president and/or general manager position backwards and forwards. They have been doing this long enough and should be experts, yet they have hired an outside consulting firm to find a suitable candidate to lead the Maple Leafs hockey department (this may work in business, but doesn't work in building a successful hockey team!). If you're a Maple Leafs fan, all hope looks to be lost! There is more on this situation here. 

Oh and PS, if you're thinking of who will win the Battle of Ontario and be the best NHL team in Ontario in the coming years, at least for the next decade or so, the smart money appears to be on the Ottawa Senators. Dark days appear to be ahead for the Toronto Maple Leafs!

Tom Fitzgerald Out As New Jersey Devils General Manager And President Of Hockey Operations. Could Former Devils And NHL Star Brendan Shanahan Replace Him?

Tom Fitzgerald is out as the general manager and president of hockey operations of the New Jersey Devils. There's more on that here. Could former Devils and NHL star Brendan Shanahan be the one to replace Fitzgerald? Shanahan spent 11 seasons as president of the Toronto Maple Leafs, so he certainly has the experience to step into a top executive role with his former team. 

Ottawa Senators President And CEO Cyril Leeder Gives Update on LeBreton Flats New Arena Progress

Ottawa Senators president and CEO Cyril Leeder recently gave an update on progress with their LeBreton Flats new arena development here.

Did Patrick Roy's Defensive System Lead To His Firing?

In a surprise move and with the New York Islanders sitting 10th overall in the NHL standings, Patrick Roy was relieved of his duties as head coach and replaced by Peter DeBoer. Was the reason behind Roy's firing his defensive system? Here are some thoughts on that. Patrick Roy now becomes a top candidate to fill any off-season NHL head coaching vacancies. 

Defenseman Kade O'Rourke Seeking OHL Exceptional Status

15 year-old Kade O'Rourke is seeking exceptional status in the OHL. If granted his exceptional status, it would allow the American defenseman to play in the OHL a year early. The Oshawa Generals have the first pick in the 2026 OHL Priority Selection Draft and if O'Rourke is picked by the Generals, it would keep him playing within the Greater Toronto Area. O'Rourke moved to Toronto at the age of 11 to play in the GTHL. The story is here.

Did The Late Season GM Firing Cost The Toronto Maple Leafs Top College Free Agent T.J. Hughes?

Did the late season firing of general manager Brad Treliving cost the Toronto Maple Leafs the top college free agent, forward T.J. Hughes? The answer to that is probably. With all of the chaos surrounding the Maple Leafs currently and no direction forward until a new management team is put in place, the Leafs will miss the window to sign the Hamilton native and he likely will look elsewhere. Here is some background on T.J. Hughes.

McKenna And Stenberg At Top Of Recent ClutchPoints 2026 NHL Mock Draft

Forwards Gavin McKenna (Penn State) and Ivar Stenberg (Frolunda HC) are at the top of this recent 2026 NHL Mock Draft by ClutchPoints. The order was determined by current NHL standings as of March 31, with Vancouver selecting McKenna and Chicago selecting Stenberg. 

What's The Recipe For Disaster For The Toronto Maple Leafs? When The Business Guy Wants To Be Too Involved On The Hockey Side

It seems that Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment CEO (the business guy) Keith Pelley has been getting a little too involved on the hockey side of the Toronto Maple Leafs and that's a recipe for disaster! Here is more on the situation.

Oshawa Generals Win 2026 OHL Priority Selection Draft Lottery

The Oshawa Generals have won the 2026 OHL Priority Selection Draft Lottery and will select 1st overall in the draft for the first time since 2005 when they took current NHL star John Tavares. The story is here.