Avalanche Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Kadri, MacKinnon, Necas and More – The Hockey Writers – Colorado Avalanche

Here is a look at the key stories surrounding the Colorado Avalanche, along with their schedule and outlook for the week of March 15-22, 2026. The Return of Nazem Kadri The biggest ongoing storyline is the Avalanche’s blockbuster trade-deadline move to reunite with 35-year-old veteran center Nazem Kadri. Acquired from the Calgary Flames (who retained…

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Carolina Hurricanes Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Andersen Shines, Gostisbehere Injury, Jankowski’s Hot Streak and More – The Hockey Writers – Carolina Hurricanes

It is an exciting time to be a Carolina Hurricanes fan right now! With the team sitting at the top of the Eastern Conference standings, they are gearing up for the final stretch of the 2025-26 season. Here are the key storylines for the team this week and their upcoming schedule. The Deadline Acquisitions General…

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Tampa Bay Lightning Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Slump Continues, Kucherov for Hart, and More – The Hockey Writers – Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning fell short in two out of three games last week, including an important home contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. For the week ahead, we’ll look at the team’s current slump, Nikita Kucherov’s Hart Trophy case, and more. Lightning Are Still Slumping For a while, the Lightning were the hottest team in…

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Philadelphia Flyers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Heartbreaking Loss, Jiříček Shines, and More – The Hockey Writers – Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers have improved their play recently, but all that’s on the mind is one stinker to end the week. In this week-ahead piece, we talk about their heartbreaking loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, prospect David Jiříček‘s impressive performance, and more. Heartbreaker vs. Columbus In previous Flyers Week Ahead posts, I’ve highlighted the…

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Canucks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Boeser Committed to Rebuild, BRO Line, Culture & More – The Hockey Writers – Vancouver Canucks

As the Vancouver Canucks (20-38-8) navigate the week of March 15–22, 2026, the organization is fully embracing its “New Era” identity. While the team remains at the bottom of the standings, the narrative has shifted away from the anxiety of the trade deadline toward a stabilized locker room culture and the emergence of a new…

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