Maple Leafs acquire negotiation rights to Tanev

With less than two days before the NHL free agency signing period opens, the Toronto Maple Leafs got a jump on the open market, acquiring the signing rights to coveted defenseman Chris Tanev, 34, in a trade with the Dallas Stars on Saturday afternoon.


No surprise: Sharks take Celebrini No. 1 overall

As expected, Macklin Celebrini was the No. 1 overall choice at the NHL draft Friday in Las Vegas, going swiftly off the board to the San Jose Sharks, who have big plans for the 18-year-old center and former member of the Boston University Terriers.


Oilers strike back: Grades, takeaways and a look ahead to Game 5

The two clubs are headed back to Florida after Edmonton's dominant play.


Why a make-or-break season for the Maple Leafs begins now

After another playoff bust, Toronto has already replaced its coaching staff, with big player moves potentially on the way. Here's what happens next.


'Yeti' among 6 finalists for Utah NHL team name

Utah's new hockey franchise has narrowed the choices for a name to six.


Keys to the Panthers' run, early look at next potential matchups

Can the Panthers finish their story after falling just short in 2023?


Patchwork Panthers: How Florida built a perennial contender

Only three players on the current roster have been there since being drafted by the Panthers.


Zibanejad rues OT turnover in Rangers' G4 loss

Mika Zibanejad, who remains scoreless through four games of the Eastern Conference finals, committed a turnover in overtime that led to a penalty and the eventual winning goal for the Florida Panthers on Tuesday in their 3-2 win over the New York Rangers.


How the Panthers became the NHL's bad boys -- and why they'll need to be to win against the Rangers

Frustrating, free-flowing and full of finesse. Florida is incapable of being rattled and is often the team instigating the extracurriculars.


McDonagh traded back to Lightning by Predators

The Lightning have worked out a trade with the Predators to bring back Ryan McDonagh.