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Avalanche now unbeatable? East contenders whiffed big-time? Judging NHL trade deadline overreactions
The final week resulted in a last flurry of trades -- and many hot takes. We identify which takeaways are legit and which are way off base.
What to expect from Rosen, Jiricek, other top NHL prospects traded at the deadline
How will those players impact their new teams? Here are scouting reports on 10 big names.
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AROUND THE LEAGUE
NHL playoff watch: Projecting the Eastern wild-card teams
Montreal, Ottawa, Washington and Philly are in action Wednesday. Here are full playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.
NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's top game in March
Here are the games each fan base should have circled on the calendar.
NHL SCOREBOARD
WHO HAS THE EDGE?
NHL Awards Watch: Celebrini challenges for MVP; dead heat for Norris
With about a month left in the season, here's how PHWA voters are feeling about all the major awards.
SIZING UP THE CENTRAL
Looking ahead to the NHL's Central Division playoff battle
Colorado, Dallas and Minnesota made additions during trade deadline season. Buckle up!
TRENDING IN THE NHL
Kings pay tribute to Panarin's brief overlap with mascot's jersey after number change
With No. 10 originally unavailable, Panarin wanted to wear the No. 72 upon being traded to Los Angeles. The only problem was the Kings' mascot already wore that number.
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Upgrades, downgrades and fantasy hockey reaction to the 2026 NHL trade deadline
Your one-stop shop for the fantasy hockey insights and reactions for the biggest moves from the 2026 NHL trade deadline.
Weekly pickups: Evander Kane, Luke Hughes and moves to make before the trade deadline
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
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NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading for Hart, Norris, Calder?
With about a month left in the season, here's how PHWA voters are feeling about all the major awards.
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How John Tavares' mental health focus has lifted his play
Through his foundation, the Maple Leafs center has driven awareness of the mental health conversation.
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NHL trade grades: Report cards for biggest deals of 2025-26
Hockey trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
