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Did The Red Wings' Steve Yzerman Fail At The Trade Deadline?

  Another trade deadline has passed for the Detroit Red Wings . The scenario for the original six teams has been a hunt for the playoffs. Under Todd McLellan earlier in the year, they'd played lights-out hockey and were poised to dominate the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference.  Since then, they lost their captain , Dylan Larkin, to injury. While he's returning tonight, at the end of the year, we might hear a common refrain we've heard from before.  Larkin calling out ...

Sharks at Predators game 69: Lines, game thread and how to watch

The San Jose Sharks are back on the road and hopefully able to get back in the win column today. San Jose pays a visit to the Nashville Predators this afternoon. It’s the key matchup on this three game road trip with the biggest playoff implications. A win today would be a four point swing in the playoff race, since Nashville has caught up to the Sharks and even jumped into the second wildcard spot. If San Jose wants to stick in this playoff race, a win today is essential. The Sharks get ...

2025-26 Gamethread #70: New Jersey Devils at Dallas Stars

The Matchup: New Jersey Devils (35-32-2) at the Dallas Stars (43-16-11) The Time: 7:00 pm EST The Broadcast: TV — MSGSN2; Radio — Devils Hockey Network The Game Preview: Jackson had it here. The Rules: If you have been a reader here, you already know the rules. But for the rest, a reminder: please do not swear […]

Canadiens vs. Hurricanes: Game thread, lines, and how to watch

Game 70: Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes Start time:  7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Hurricanes region: FanDuel Sports Network South Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+ Thank to three wins over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the past two weeks, the Carolina Hurricanes have all but locked up the Metropolitan Division by taking a 10-point lead over their nearest competitor. Now the Hurricanes are about to get a heavy dose of t...

Islanders vs. Blackhawks: Game #72 thread

The Islanders host the Blackhawks and will use the same lineup, minus a change in goal, as the 1-0 win over the Blue Jackets. That means Ryan Pulock remains out (injury), Matthew Schaefer remains a temporarily right-sided defenseman (and Adam Boqvist continues with Scott Mayfield), while Anthony Duclair stays out of the lineup, though Patrick […]

Premature Reflection: Mohamed Salah Leaves Liverpool

It’s strange to write words in the wake of Mohamed Salah and the club announcing a parting of ways, largely because even if the announcement itself isn’t perhaps a massive surprise, the enormity very much is. It’s easy even within our own fandom to underrate Mo Salah not because we don’t appreciate his output but […]

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins – Game #72 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

The season from hell continues as Maple Leafs fans get to revisit the Brandon Carlo trade for three hours on tonight’s Leafs vs. Bruins broadcast (7:00 p.m. EST, TSN4). Game Day Quotes Jake McCabe on the type of game he’s expecting vs. the Bruins tonight:  It is always a highly competitive guy against these guys. […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins – Game #72 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Brandon Buhr records first pro point, Toronto Marlies’ comeback effort falls short vs. WBS

“I thought we played two really good periods, but you just can’t afford to give up a lead to a team that is that quick and talented. Good on our guys coming back. No excuses [for the first period performance], but our guys should be proud of the way they battled back for the [last] […] The post Brandon Buhr records first pro point, Toronto Marlies’ comeback effort falls short vs. WBS appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Flyers vs Blue Jackets: How to watch, lineups, and gamethread

At long last, the Flyers are back from their roadtrip and looking to begin to make some progress in climbing up the standings towards a playoff spot. A successful trip out West had certainly given them a meaningful boost in momentum, but this next matchup against a tough divisional opponent in the Blue Jackets will be a real test for them, as they look to keep that momentum going. Puck drop:  7:00 p.m. How to watch/listen: 📺: ESPN+/Hulu 📻: 97.5 The Fanatic Pregame reading The ...

Public Skate: Bruins vs. Maple Leafs

In normal times, this would be a nice early playoff preview, with the Bruins and Maple Leafs preparing to meet in the first round for the 1,399th consecutive year. Instead, the Leafs are just about the only Atlantic Division team not in the playoff picture (along with Florida), while the Bruins are hoping to hang […]

The Social Justice Fund’s new partnership shines in Brooklyn

The Social Justice Fund (SJF) continues to provide Brooklyn with a helping hand. On March 9, the Social Justice Fund announced that in conjunction with The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) and the Renaissance Economic Development Corporation, they have created the new Elevating Business Loan Program. The program is designed to provide small businesses in New […]

Blackhawks Top Prospect Anton Frondell To Make Dubut On Top Line

 The Chicago Blackhawks get a first-hand look at another huge piece of their ever-improving future Tuesday night. And not only will top prospect Anton Frondell make his NHL debut, he'll do it on the top line alongside Connor Bedard.  everyone say hi Anton!👋 📰 ➡︎ https://t.co/W2r6IuJBXS pic.twitter.com/U2J9qNAXpH — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) March 24, 2026 The Blackhawks officially activated him Tuesday morning.  Frondell was the Hawks' No.3 overall pick in the 2025 NHL ...

Craig Berube on dressing Michael Pezzetta for Leafs vs. Bruins: “In Boston, we’re going to need some physicality”

Ahead of Tuesday’s game in Boston, head coach Craig Berube discussed his lineup changes, the challenge against the Bruins, and the mentors’ trip. Easton Cowan made the comment about the group deflating on Saturday night.  What have you made of how he’s been handling the losing in his first season? Berube: I don’t know if […] The post Craig Berube on dressing Michael Pezzetta for Leafs vs. Bruins: “In Boston, we’re going to need some physicality” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Penguins Reveal Erik Karlsson’s Future With Team

According to insider Pierre LeBrun on TSN, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas has addressed the mounting speculation about the future of defenseman Erik Karlsson. And the GM made it clear that Karlsson will not be traded this summer. Penguins GM Kyle Dubas has confirmed that veteran defenceman Erik Karlsson will not be traded this summer. While Karlsson remains signed through next year at a cap hit of $10 million, he is owed a $6 million signing bonus on July 1 of this year and jus...