NHL Playoffs Schedule: Game 1 Dates Set, TV Windows, and What It Means for Key Teams

The NHL playoffs schedule is set for Game 1 weekend — here’s how start times, TV windows and implications for contenders like Colorado, Boston and Vegas shape the opening round.

April 16, 20263 min

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Elias Pettersson’s Crossroads: Contract, Trade Talk and the Canucks’ Rebuild

Elias Pettersson faces a critical offseason conversation in Vancouver as the Canucks pivot to a rebuild and weigh contract, trade and fit questions around their young core.

Apr 15, 20261 min read

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NHL GM Search: Who Will the Predators, Maple Leafs, and Devils Hire?

nhl gm search heats up as the Predators, Maple Leafs and Devils interview high-profile candidates — here’s who fits, who’s likely to land the job, and what each hire would mean for roster moves.

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New Jersey Devils Trade Rumors: Is It Time to Rethink the Core?

new jersey devils trade rumors are swirling as pundits argue the franchise may need to reshape its core — starting with a hard look at Nico Hischier and a search for more playoff DNA.

Apr 13, 20263 min read

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Should the New Jersey Devils Trade Nico Hischier? Why a Core Shakeup Could Unlock a Brady Tkachuk-Style Transformation

As the Devils contemplate a management reset, must they also reshape the roster? A growing chorus suggests Nico Hischier could be the centerpiece in a move to add the physical, playoff DNA the club lacks.

Apr 13, 20264 min read

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Nico Hischier: Extension Clock Ticks — Trade Calls Loom for Devils This Summer

With one year left on his deal, Nico Hischier stands at a crossroads in New Jersey — sign an extension or become the Devils' most attractive trade chip as teams chase premium centres this summer.

Apr 12, 20264 min read

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Canucks Coaching Crossroads: Adam Foote's 'Dirty Deal' and Manny Malhotra's NHL Moment

Adam Foote inherits a fractured roster in Vancouver and faces an uncertain future, while AHL coach Manny Malhotra emerges as a bona fide NHL candidate after an eye-catching season.

Apr 11, 20263 min read

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Elias Pettersson’s Crossroads: Contract, Trade Talk and the Canucks’ Rebuild

Elias Pettersson faces a critical offseason conversation in Vancouver as the Canucks pivot to a rebuild and weigh contract, trade and fit questions around their young core.

Apr 15, 20261 min read

Rumors

NHL GM Search: Who Will the Predators, Maple Leafs, and Devils Hire?

Apr 14, 20264 min read

Rumors

Nico Hischier: Extension Clock Ticks — Trade Calls Loom for Devils This Summer

With one year left on his deal, Nico Hischier stands at a crossroads in New Jersey — sign an extension or become the Devils' most attractive trade chip as teams chase premium centres this summer.

Apr 12, 20264 min read

NHL

New Jersey Devils Trade Rumors: Is It Time to Rethink the Core?

new jersey devils trade rumors are swirling as pundits argue the franchise may need to reshape its core — starting with a hard look at Nico Hischier and a search for more playoff DNA.

Apr 13, 20263 min read

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Should the New Jersey Devils Trade Nico Hischier? Why a Core Shakeup Could Unlock a Brady Tkachuk-Style Transformation

Apr 13, 20264 min read

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Canucks Block Predators From Interviewing Ryan Johnson as Allvin, Foote Futures Remain Up in Air

Vancouver denied Nashville permission to interview Abbotsford GM Ryan Johnson, a move that spotlights a franchise at a crossroads — with Patrik Allvin and Adam Foote's jobs still unclear and Jim Rutherford seemingly secure.

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World Cup of Hockey 2028: Calgary, Edmonton and Prague Poised to Host Best-on-Best Showcase

The NHL and NHLPA named Calgary, Edmonton and Prague as hosts for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, setting the stage for a best-on-best, high-stakes international tournament that will reshape the hockey calendar.

Mar 16, 20263 min read