NHL

Flames trying to trade Zary, seeking second-rounder in return

The Calgary Flames are trying to move forward Connor Zary, according to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger. Dreger adds it sounds like the Flames are asking for a second-round selection in return.

No news expected on Ovechkin’s 2026-27 playing status ahead of July 1

Alex Ovechkin’s future in the NHL and with the Washington Capitals isn’t expected to be determined before the start of free agency on July 1, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.

Capitals to acquire Tuch from Sabres, extend him on eight-year, $84M deal

Forward Alex Tuch is heading to the Washington Capitals in a sign-and-trade with a third-round pick going back to the Buffalo Sabres, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.

Trade market quiet on Flames’ Coleman with 10-team trade list limiting options

The trade market for Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman is quiet for the moment, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.

Grier: Sharks getting calls on No. 2, including ‘one that’s real interesting’

San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier said via Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press that the team has gotten multiple offers for the No. 2 overall pick in this week’s NHL Draft in Buffalo.

Hurricanes considering trade involving RFA defenceman Nikishin

The Carolina Hurricanes are considering a trade involving defenceman Alexander Nikishin, according to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger.

Bleyl’s breakthrough season led to ‘out-of-body moment’ at combine

‘Live in the moment’: Reid ready for NHL draft after long journey

Chase Reid has tried to keep his head down and tune out the noise. As one of the top prospects heading into the NHL draft, that was always going to be an uphill struggle — especially in the social media age — with projections and opinions peppering the internet.

Off-Season Watch: Could Karlsson return to Ottawa? Rielly, Carlo trade watch on in Toronto

The NHL trade market caught fire on Tuesday as multiple teams swung major moves ahead of Friday’s NHL Draft and more deals appear to be on the way.

Rielly’s agent submits list of four Western-based teams as part of trade list

Morgan Rielly’s agent, J.P. Barry, has submitted a list of four Western-based teams the Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman is willing to go to, according to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger.

Sabres trade D Byram, F Greenway to Blackhawks in package for 2026 No. 4 pick

The Buffalo Sabres acquired the No. 4 pick in the NHL draft in a trade that sent defenseman Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night.

Insider Trading: Sharks have immense interest in second overall pick

TSN’s Hockey Insiders have the latest on the Sharks listening on their first round picks, interest in the Jets' Connor Hellebuyck, the Leafs and Brandon Carlo, Jason Robertson, the Devils’ plans, and pending UFA Patrik Laine.

Blues trade F Kyrou to Capitals for F McMichael, Gastrin and 2026 No. 16 pick

The St. Louis Blues have traded forward Jordan Kyrou to the Washington Capitals in exchange for forward Connor McMichael, prospect forward Milton Gastrin and the 16th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Tkachuk says his ambitions line up with Panthers: ‘Their sole focus is a Stanley Cup’

Brady Tkachuk got his formal introductory news conference from the Panthers on Tuesday, two days after Florida landed him in a trade with the Ottawa Senators

Senators acquire F Eklund, two prospects from Sharks for 2026 No. 9 pick

The Ottawa Senators have acquired forwards William Eklund, Kasper Halttunen, and the rights to unsigned draft pick Brandon Svoboda from the San Jose Sharks, the NHL club announced Tuesday.

Babcock says Oilers’ stars all in on hire

Mike Babcock told reporters on Tuesday at his introductory news conference that the Edmonton Oilers’ star players are all in on him taking the reins of the organization.  

Flames acquire D Nemec from Devils for package including two first-round picks

The Calgary Flames have acquired defenceman Simon Nemec and right-winger Maxim Tsyplakov from the New Jersey Devils for conditional first-round draft picks in both 2027 and 2028, a second-round pick Saturday and prospect Etienne Morin.

NHL exploring Texas expansion in Houston or Austin with billionaire Friedkin and family

The NHL is exploring potential expansion in Texas in either Houston or Austin under an agreement with billionaire Dan Friedkin and his family, Commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday.

Islanders hire 15-year NHL veteran Dupuis as director of player development

The New York Islanders hired Stanley Cup winner Pascal Dupuis as director of player development, the team announced Tuesday.

Early Trading: Dreger on Oilers hiring Babcock plus potential moves for Hellebuyck, Robertson

TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins Gino Reda to discuss the Oilers officially hiring Mike Babcock and also touches on potential moves for Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and RFA Jason Robertson.