Maple Leafs Talking Big Blue Line Trade Despite No GM – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs

Apparently, just because the Toronto Maple Leafs are sans an active general manager doesn’t mean business has stopped. Nor have trade discussions. According to Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos, the organization will continue to look at its options, including a trade involving Morgan Rielly. Kypreos writes, “Even without a GM in place, you have to wonder if…

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4 NHL Teams With Bleak Outlooks Heading Into the 2026 Offseason – The Hockey Writers – Commentary

The 2025-26 NHL regular season has been highly competitive, despite a weak Western Conference. But some teams are in better positions than others heading into the offseason. Which organizations face a bleak outlook heading into the summer and could risk prolonged mediocrity? Vancouver Canucks It’s been a trying season in Vancouver. It got off to…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs and Canadiens Failed Trades, Plus Tkachuk Podcast Drama – The Hockey Writers – NHL Rumors

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs are officially out of the playoff mix, which will shift the conversation directly to roster, coaching, and management changes. What’s the latest on trade speculation and their GM search? Speculation continues over Morgan Rielly’s future with the Leafs and more. Meanwhile, Brady Tkachuk is clarifying a…

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Streaking Canadiens on Verge of Transforming into Legit Contenders – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens Cole Caufield just pulled within a single goal of 50 on the season by scoring his third-consecutive game-winning goal, which also happens to be his league-leading 12th overall. Meanwhile Nick Suzuki inched closer to his first 100-point season with an assist on the late tally against the New York Rangers. That gave Suzuki…

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