Who Was the Canadiens Mystery Trade Deadline Pursuit? – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens

The mystery surrounding the Montreal Canadiens’ near-deadline move has quickly become one of the most intriguing storylines to emerge from the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. While general manager (GM) Kent Hughes ultimately chose to stand pat, Elliotte Friedman disclosed shortly after the deadline that the Canadiens were aggressively pursuing a young impact player.   Related: Canadiens Have the Prospects to Finish the Rebuild Internally  The identity…

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What’s Next for Patrik Laine and the Canadiens After a Disappointing Trade Deadline – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens had a quiet trade deadline. Despite being in the thick of the playoff race, general manager Kent Hughes decided not to make a major move. One of the biggest storylines surrounding the team leading up to the deadline was the future of Patrik Laine. Rumours had circulated for weeks about a potential…

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New York Islanders Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Schenn Blockbuster, Horvat Fine, Pageau and More – The Hockey Writers – New York Islanders

It is a fantastic time to be following the New York Islanders, as they are making a serious push toward the playoffs and making major headlines in the process. Here are the key storylines this week and their upcoming schedule for the week of March 9-16, 2026. The Brayden Schenn Blockbuster The biggest news right…

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Tampa Bay Lightning Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Perry Returns, Injuries Continue, Chaotic Loss and More – The Hockey Writers – Tampa Bay Lightning

You can certainly see why Tampa Bay Lightning fans are buzzing right now. Between an incredibly dramatic weekend and some familiar faces returning, there is a lot to catch up on. Here are the key storylines and upcoming schedule for the week of March 9-16, 2026. The Return of Corey Perry The biggest roster news…

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Chicago Blackhawks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Leadership Shift, Honoring Murray and More – The Hockey Writers – Chicago Blackhawks

Here are the key storylines this week for the Chicago Blackhawks and their upcoming schedule. Between mourning a beloved franchise legend and navigating a major roster shakeup, there is a lot to process. The Passing of Troy Murray The most prominent and heartbreaking story surrounding the team right now is the death of Troy Murray…

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