EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Panthers lead the series 3-0  Game 1: Panthers 3 – Lightning 2 Game 2: Panthers 3 – Lightning 2 (OT) Game 3: Panthers 5 – Lightning 3 Game 4: Panthers at Lightning – April 27, 5 p.m. ET Game 5: Lightning at Panthers – April 29, TBD Game 6: Panthers at Lightning – May 1, TBD Game 7: Lightning at Panthers – May 4, TBD Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Bruins lead the series 2-1 Game 1: Bruins 5 – Maple Leafs 1 Game 2: Maple Leafs 3 – Bruins 2 Game 3: Bruins 4 – Maple Leafs 2 Game 4: Bruins at Maple Leafs — April 27, 8 p.m. ET ..read more

Jared Bednar should be back no matter what the outcome is Adrian Dater: If the Colorado Avalanche were to lose in the first round for the second consecutive season, coach Jared Bednar would still be back with the team next season. There’s not a chance that they would fire him. Quick hits on the Blues, Red Wings, Penguins, Wild, Flyers, Kraken, Blue Jackets, Ducks, and Panthers Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Drew Bannister will be a candidate for the full-time St. Louis Blues head coach. It’s believed GM Doug Armstrong wants to talk to David Carle of the University of Denver. The Blues are int ..read more

EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Panthers lead the series 2-0  Game 1: Panthers 3 – Lightning 2 Game 2: Panthers 3 – Lightning 2 (OT) Game 3: Panthers at Lightning – April 25, 7 p.m. ET Game 4: Panthers at Lightning – April 27, 5 p.m. ET Game 5: Lightning at Panthers – April 29, TBD Game 6: Panthers at Lightning – May 1, TBD Game 7: Lightning at Panthers – May 4, TBD Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Series tied 1-1 Game 1: Bruins 5 – Maple Leafs 1 Game 2: Maple Leafs 3 – Bruins 2 Game 3: Bruins at Maple Leafs — April 24, 7 p.m. ET Game 4: Bruins at Maple L ..read more

Daniel Alfredsson won’t be the Ottawa Senators next head coach Bruce Garrioch: Daniel Alfredsson won’t be a head coaching candidate for the Ottawa Senators. If he wants to remain as an assistant coach, it’s up to him. Will the Edmonton Oilers be able to afford Warren Foegele? Jim Matheson: 28-year-old Edmonton Oilers pending UFA forward Warren Foegele is going to get a raise from his current $2.75 million. He’s likely going to get a four-year deal from someone. Will the Oilers have enough money available to re-sign the top-nine forward? Could the Oilers fit in/would he take four years at $3.5 ..read more

With the NHL Playoffs about to get underway, it felt like a great time to look at those who made an impact from the NHL Trade Deadline. A few players shifted their teams into even better versions of themselves. We have looked at the players from the Eastern and Western Conferences that will make an impact that was traded at the deadline. Now, it is to look at the under-the-radar players moved at the NHL Trade Deadline. There will be more from the Western Conference as they are more top-heavy than the East. Anyway, it is time to reveal some of our best. NHL Trade Deadline Playoff Impacts from t ..read more

EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Game 1: Lightning at Panthers – Sunday 12:30 p.m. ET Game 2: Lightning at Panthers – April 23, 7:30 p.m. ET Game 3: Panthers at Lightning – April 25, 7 p.m. ET Game 4: Panthers at Lightning – April 27, 5 p.m. ET Game 5: Lightning at Panthers – April 29, TBD Game 6: Panthers at Lightning – May 1, TBD Game 7: Lightning at Panthers – May 4, TBD Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Game 1: Maple Leafs at Bruins — Saturday 8 p.m. ET Game 2: Maple Leafs at Bruins — April 22, 7 p.m. ET Game 3: Bruins at Maple Leafs — April 24, 7 p.m. ET Ga ..read more

The Edmonton Oilers Have A Different Feel To Them This Year TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined Jay Onrait on SportsCenter and was asked if the Edmonton Oilers are the team to beat in the Western Conference. ** NHLRumors.com Transcription Who Make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Eastern Conference? Jay Onrait: “For more on this Edmonton Oilers victory Wednesday night over the Golden Knights, here is our Director of Scouting Craig Button. Craig, this is a significant win for the Edmont Oilers. Their team is their sixth in the last eight games because not only do they not have their cap ..read more

The Edmonton Oilers Have A Different Feel To Them This Year TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined Jay Onrait on SportsCenter and was asked if the Edmonton Oilers are the team to beat in the Western Conference. ** NHLRumors.com Transcription Who Make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Eastern Conference? Jay Onrait: “For more on this Edmonton Oilers victory Wednesday night over the Golden Knights, here is our Director of Scouting Craig Button. Craig, this is a significant win for the Edmont Oilers. Their team is their sixth in the last eight games because not only do they not have their cap ..read more

How costly could an Evan Bouchard long-term extension be for the Edmonton Oilers? Jim Matheson: “If we’re wondering what Evan Bouchard will get in new deal after next season, Adam Fox, who is very much same offensive talent, has $9.5m cap hit in New York. But deal kicked in 2022 after he won Norris trophy, and cap is going up. It could be $92m in 2025. So, $10m?” The Edmonton Oilers could trade Cody Ceci or Brett Kulak this offseason Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: (mailbag) After the trade deadline, still think that the Edmonton Oilers are short a defenseman and a top-six forward. Fans ..read more

How costly could an Evan Bouchard long-term extension be for the Edmonton Oilers? Jim Matheson: “If we’re wondering what Evan Bouchard will get in new deal after next season, Adam Fox, who is very much same offensive talent, has $9.5m cap hit in New York. But deal kicked in 2022 after he won Norris trophy, and cap is going up. It could be $92m in 2025. So, $10m?” The Edmonton Oilers could trade Cody Ceci or Brett Kulak this offseason Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: (mailbag) After the trade deadline, still think that the Edmonton Oilers are short a defenseman and a top-six forward. Fans ..read more