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Angela Price had a hilarious reaction to the influx of Montreal Canadiens bandwagon fans during the franchise’s exciting 2026 stanley cup playoffs run. The wife of former Canadiens star Carey Price highlighted the growing demand for Canadiens merchandise through her clothing line as she welcomed new fans joining the playoff excitement surrounding the historic National Hockey League franchise this postseason.

Connor McDavid’s future with the Edmonton Oilers is once again a hot topic in the NHL after speculation linked the superstar captain to the Minnesota Wild. While no trade is imminent, with Minnesota’s deep prospect pool, cap flexibility and long-term roster planning, the franchise could be a future destination if the Edmonton Oilers eventually change their championship-building strategy around Connor McDavid.

Carolina Hurricanes forward William Carrier says his wife and family are cheering for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL playoffs. The surprise family feud has been one of the more fun stories coming out of the Eastern Conference Final. But Carrier remains 100 percent focused on helping Carolina keep its impressive postseason run going, despite the awkward playoff loyalties inside his house.

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has been a growing injury concern during the current NHL playoffs after suffering an upper-body injury in the last round. There is no definitive timetable for a return from the franchise, casting doubt over his availability moving forward. The loss of Makar could have a huge effect on Colorado’s defensive stability, transition game and overall stanley cup hopes this postseason.

Connor McDavid's future with the Edmonton Oilers is making big NHL headlines after another disappointing playoff exit. During a recent media appearance, Gretzky addressed the mounting speculation, joking that he doesn’t want Edmonton fans to damage his statue if he told McDavid to leave. The talk also turned to current NHL trade rumours, playoff frustrations and questions about Edmonton’s long-term championship hopes.

Rumors surrounding Colorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland have picked up steam during the 2026 stanley cup playoffs. There are also reports that the Nashville Predators could pursue MacFarland for a top executive role that could shake up the front office for both clubs. That speculation comes as the Colorado Avalanche continue to be in the middle of their postseason push, with more questions about the organization’s long-term management stability looming.

Elliotte Friedman’s latest insider comments have made Auston Matthews’ long-term future with the Toronto Maple Leafs a hot topic in the NHL. Matthews wants to see more belief in the direction of the franchise toward the stanley cup before signing long-term, Friedman revealed. Matthews’ belief in the team’s future ambitions, with John Chayka reshaping the organization’s plans, could be very impactful on Toronto’s offseason decisions.

Trade speculation surrounding Darnell Nurse is quickly becoming one of the NHL offseason’s biggest storylines. Edmonton’s early playoff exit and tightening salary cap situation have increased pressure on the organization to reshape the roster around Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Teams like San Jose and Toronto continue to emerge as possible destinations, though Nurse’s contract and trade protection remain major obstacles. For the Oilers, any move involving Nurse would ultimately be about creating flexibility to strengthen a roster still chasing its first stanley cup of the McDavid era.

The Edmonton Oilers are being floated as a possibility to make bold NHL offseason rumours after insider Jeff Marek floated the idea of a possible Pavel Dorofeyev offer sheet scenario. Edmonton could turn to the Vegas Golden Knights winger to add to its scoring depth after a disappointing playoff exit. Vegas’ salary-cap concerns and Dorofeyev’s breakout performances have fuelled speculation over one of the NHL’s most aggressive possible offseason moves.

Alex Newhook scored a memorable overtime winner as the Montreal Canadiens topped the Buffalo Sabres in a thrilling NHL Game 7 playoff battle. The Canadiens weathered a wild third-period comeback by Buffalo, and Newhook scored the winner in overtime. Montreal moves on to the Eastern Conference Final. Jakub Dobes, Rasmus Dahlin and Mattias Samuelsson were all big contributors in a hard-fought game.

Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Craig Berube after a disappointing 2025-26 season, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016-17. General Manager John Chayka confirmed the decision, emphasizing an organizational shift for a fresh start. The team now holds the No. 1 draft pick as they begin their search for a new bench boss.

Insider Pierre LeBrun has talked about possible contract concerns and NHL trade rumors and this is sparking more questions about Connor McDavid's long-term future with the Edmonton Oilers. The superstar captain is still committed to Edmonton, but another disappointing playoff performance could affect future extension talks. Several NHL franchises are said to be watching the situation closely as speculation surrounding the league's biggest star continues to grow.

The Vegas Golden Knights are facing some serious NHL backlash after a controversial post-game incident following their Game 6 win over the Anaheim Ducks that clinched their spot in the playoffs. The league said the organization had violated media policies, and all eyes turned to head coach John Tortorella and defenseman Brayden McNabb in the growing controversy. The NHL’s reported punishment, including a hefty fine and a lost draft pick, has quickly become one of hockey’s biggest stories in the postseason.

The 2026 NHL buzz is also coming from Cale Makar and Tracy Evans, whose wealth, endorsements and profile are on the rise. The Colorado Avalanche star and his wife are still a hot topic in hockey after they tied the knot in 2024. That’s a lot of pressure on the couple’s estimated net worth. Makar’s net worth from his NHL salary, endorsement deals and future contract value has all reached the $13.5 million mark a year.

Controversy reigned supreme during Game 3 of the NHL as the Vegas Golden Knights had a goal by Pavel Dorofeyev against the Colorado Avalanche waved off. That controversial call swung momentum in the Western Conference Final series, especially when Colorado scored not long afterwards. It quickly became one of the biggest stories for NHL news roundups, as fans and analysts debated whether the referees made the right call.

Arber Xhekaj reportedly played a big role in a scary situation near Montreal’s Lachine Canal as the Montreal Canadiens’ playoff series vs. the Buffalo Sabres rolled on. The Canadiens defenseman was able to spot someone in trouble in the canal and immediately called 911, reports said. The person survived, and Xhekaj’s cool demeanor off the ice gained a lot of attention in the process of continuous NHL updates and playoff talk.

NHL Player Safety is reviewing a slash to the face of Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson by Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy during the stanley cup Playoffs for a possible major suspension. The incident quickly became a big story in the NHL, with analysts predicting major punishment that could affect the Boston Bruins' plans for the upcoming National Hockey League season.

Connor McDavid’s recent trip to Montreal for the Formula 1 Grand Prix with Lauren Kyle has added fuel to the NHL trade speculation surrounding the Edmonton Oilers captain. Although the trip doesn’t seem to be hockey operations-related, its timing has sparked league-wide chatter about Edmonton’s roster decisions this offseason, Connor McDavid’s upcoming contract situation and if the Edmonton Oilers will remain stanley cup contenders after another disappointing playoff exit.

Vegas Golden Knights star Mitch Marner stirred controversy with comments about team chemistry and patience after NHL Game 3 against the Colorado Avalanche. Many Toronto Maple Leafs fans believed the comments were aimed at Auston Matthews and William Nylander, both former teammates. That became one of the biggest talking points in NHL news very quickly after Vegas’ dramatic comeback victory in the Western Conference Final.

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ first-round pick at the 2026 NHL Draft has ignited a debate about whether they should take Gavin McKenna or consider going down. McKenna remains the top-ranked prospect, but ESPN analyst Ray Ferraro has floated the idea of trading down to gain more assets. The decision could be massive for Toronto's long-term competitiveness and roster depth strategy.