Sportsnet.ca http://sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/feed/ Thu, 07 May 2026 17:36:32 EDT en-US hourly 1 NHL Featured Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:34:34 EDT Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:47:31 EDT Mike Koreen four_cols_meta sn-collection Jeffrey T. Barnes/AP Buffalo Sabres right wing Josh Doan, left, and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson (8) Canadiens can’t overcome slow start in Game 1 loss 6360287 four_cols Thu, 07 May 2026 00:14:17 EDT Thu, 07 May 2026 00:32:21 EDT Eric Engels Hockey NHL MON sn-article Auston Matthews Six critical steps on John Chayka’s Maple Leafs to-do list 6360287 four_cols Thu, 07 May 2026 08:57:00 EDT Thu, 07 May 2026 09:03:14 EDT Luke Fox Now the work begins. Luke Fox offers up six big-picture boxes John Chayka and Mats Sundin must check off from this summer’s critical to-do list for the Maple Leafs.

]]> Hockey NHL TOR sn-article John Locher/AP Dostal Takeaways: Dostal wins goalie battle as Ducks even series vs. Golden Knights 6360287 four_cols Thu, 07 May 2026 02:26:42 EDT Thu, 07 May 2026 02:34:41 EDT Emily Sadler Lukas Dostal’s Game 2 performance feels like a win within the win for Anaheim.

Emily Sadler has that and more in her takeaways from the Ducks’ series-tying victory against the Golden Knights on Wednesday.

]]> Hockey NHL ANH VGK sn-article Darryl Dyck/CP Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford Canucks president Jim Rutherford explains why he’s stepping down now 6360287 four_cols Wed, 06 May 2026 17:06:58 EDT Wed, 06 May 2026 17:08:39 EDT Iain MacIntyre In an interview with Sportsnet’s Iain MacIntyre, Jim Rutherford explains why now is the right time for him to step down as president of the Vancouver Canucks.

]]> Hockey NHL VAN sn-article NHL Page Featured 2 Items Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:16:33 EDT Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:31:47 EDT Josh Beneteau two_cols_meta sn-collection Stenberg Scout’s Analysis: Gavin McKenna vs. Ivar Stenberg for first overall 6436912 two_cols Wed, 06 May 2026 14:14:29 EDT Wed, 06 May 2026 16:37:04 EDT Jason Bukala So the Maple Leafs have the first overall pick, but which player should they choose? Scout Jason Bukala goes over the case for Ivar Stenberg and Gavin McKenna.

]]> Hockey Jr Hockey NHL NHL Draft TOR sn-article Rick Scuteri/AP Penn State’s Gavin McKenna NHL Top 16 Mock Draft: Who will Maple Leafs pick No. 1 overall? 6436912 two_cols Tue, 05 May 2026 20:48:43 EDT Wed, 06 May 2026 09:52:52 EDT Sam Cosentino Following the shocking results of the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, Sam Cosentino shares a mock draft covering the first 16 picks.

]]> Hockey NHL NHL Draft sn-article NHL Headlines Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:25:41 EDT Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:11:38 EDT Noah Love headlines_meta sn-collection dahlin Dahlin, Makar, Werenski named finalists for Norris Trophy 5747164 headlines Thu, 07 May 2026 12:03:40 EDT Thu, 07 May 2026 12:47:05 EDT Sportsnet Staff Buffalo Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin, Colorado Avalanche’s Cale Makar and Columbus Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski were named finalists for the Norris Trophy on Thursday. 

]]> Hockey NHL BUF COL CLS sn-article (Jeff Roberson/AP) Mikko Rantanen Stars’ Mikko Rantanen suffered torn MCL at Olympics, says GM 5747164 headlines Thu, 07 May 2026 12:39:34 EDT Thu, 07 May 2026 13:32:45 EDT Associated Press Hockey NHL DAL sn-article Jeffrey T. Barnes/AP Sabres Sabres rediscover their power play in series-opening win over Canadiens 5747164 headlines Thu, 07 May 2026 00:42:53 EDT Thu, 07 May 2026 01:40:33 EDT Kellen Forrest Hockey NHL BUF sn-article Nick Wass/AP db15e2622bb0de719db6b8ed9772ca9349fd815a2d04d1f350106b8b586f8866 Hurricanes defenceman Alexander Nikishin nearing return for Game 3 5747164 headlines Thu, 07 May 2026 13:06:17 EDT Thu, 07 May 2026 13:06:26 EDT Sportsnet Staff Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Alexander Nikishin is looking primed to return to the lineup for his team’s Game 3 clash with the Philadelphia Flyers.

]]> Hockey NHL CAR PHI sn-article pickford Canadiens prospect Bryce Pickford wins MVP award in WHL 5747164 headlines Wed, 06 May 2026 23:42:58 EDT Wed, 06 May 2026 23:43:56 EDT Sportsnet Staff Hockey NHL MON sn-article Jeffrey T. Barnes/AP Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin Sabres’ Dahlin ‘seems fine’ after painful shot block 5747164 headlines Wed, 06 May 2026 22:40:16 EDT Wed, 06 May 2026 22:40:25 EDT Sportsnet Staff Hockey NHL BUF sn-article d6f69910cc82ba413b628b855329e7c2087793fde1aea67093826949d439df3c NHL informs teams of 2026-27 salary cap and payroll range 5747164 headlines Wed, 06 May 2026 15:05:17 EDT Wed, 06 May 2026 15:05:26 EDT Sportsnet Staff Hockey NHL sn-article avs wild Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round 2 schedules, scores 5747164 headlines Sun, 03 May 2026 20:52:40 EDT Thu, 07 May 2026 00:49:56 EDT Sportsnet Staff Hockey NHL sn-article NHL Top Videos Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:42:54 EDT Sat, 16 Mar 2024 20:49:45 EDT Josh Beneteau carousel_meta sn-collection 17781688286612229 Exploring options to move Pettersson’s contract off Canucks’ books 5909318 carousel Thu, 07 May 2026 11:48:11 EDT Thu, 07 May 2026 11:48:11 EDT Sportsnet Video Halford and Brough discuss Mason McTavish’s future in Anaheim after being pushed down the pecking order with Joel Quenneville, and if the Canucks would entertain a McTavish-Elias Pettersson swap.

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]]> Hockey NHL CAR PHI sn-article Sundin, Chayka How drafting first overall changes the Maple Leafs’ outlook feed_column Wed, 06 May 2026 15:33:08 EDT Wed, 06 May 2026 15:44:43 EDT Justin Bourne Winning the draft lottery will help take the weight off the shoulders of a very uncomfortable Maple Leafs fan base. Justin Bourne writes what picking first overall means for Toronto’s path forward from here.

]]> Hockey NHL TOR sn-article hutson-canadiens-sabres Stanley Cup Playoff Bracket: How post-season is playing out feed_column Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:40:33 EDT Sun, 03 May 2026 23:57:09 EDT Sportsnet Staff Hockey NHL sn-article mckenna Maple Leafs to pick first in NHL Draft after winning lottery feed_column Tue, 05 May 2026 19:19:10 EDT Tue, 05 May 2026 22:19:40 EDT Sportsnet Staff Hockey NHL TOR sn-article Arlyn McAdorey/CP Toronto Maple Leafs fans Hope returns to Maple Leafs with long-shot lottery win feed_column Tue, 05 May 2026 22:04:19 EDT Tue, 05 May 2026 22:06:13 EDT Luke Fox On Tuesday, all the disappointment and disillusionment of this tortured team’s greatest year-over-year falloff gave way to something fresh and inspiring and all too rare this season. Hope.

]]> Hockey NHL TOR sn-article 17781079876611736 How Shane Doan helped pave road to NHL success for son Josh full_width Wed, 06 May 2026 18:54:12 EDT Wed, 06 May 2026 18:54:12 EDT Sportsnet Video Elliotte Friedman caught up with Josh and Shane Doan to discuss their relationship and the best advice Josh got from Shane, his memories of his dad playing in Arizona, look back at Josh’s first NHL goal, and more.

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]]> Hockey Jr Hockey sn-article (Jason Franson/CP) Sedins Despite Canucks’ appalling luck, highest pick since Sedins still promising feed_column Tue, 05 May 2026 20:49:46 EDT Wed, 06 May 2026 10:42:51 EDT Iain MacIntyre There really is no limit to the hockey gods’ cruelty when it comes to the Vancouver Canucks.

]]> Hockey NHL VAN sn-article Larry MacDougal/CP conroy Flames still positioned to make big splash at draft despite lottery fall feed_column Tue, 05 May 2026 21:19:06 EDT Wed, 06 May 2026 02:06:20 EDT Eric Francis With a team-record 11 selections, the Flames are still positioned to make a big splash at this summer’s NHL Draft.

It just might not come as early as fans hoped after the results of the draft lottery on Tuesday.

]]> Hockey NHL CGY sn-article (John Woods/CP) Chevy Why Jets should explore all options with No. 8 pick feed_column Tue, 05 May 2026 21:58:41 EDT Wed, 06 May 2026 12:11:29 EDT Ryan Dixon With the No. 8 pick, chances are the Jets will leave this summer’s NHL Draft with a shiny new toy.

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]]> Hockey NHL WPG sn-article Gene J. Puskar/AP Canucks Penguins ink Connor Dewar to two-year contract extension feed_column Thu, 07 May 2026 11:35:18 EDT Thu, 07 May 2026 11:35:27 EDT Sportsnet Staff The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Connor Dewar to a two-year, $4.5 contract extension, the team announced Thursday.

]]> Hockey NHL PIT sn-article 32 Thoughts Toyota 32 Thoughts Podcast: Luck, leverage and what comes next full_width Wed, 06 May 2026 08:03:02 EDT Wed, 06 May 2026 08:13:02 EDT Sportsnet Staff In this edition of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the NHL Draft Lottery, Jim Rutherford stepping aside in Vancouver, the aftermath of the Chayka-Sundin introductory press conference, and much more.

]]> Hockey NHL sn-article NHL Draft Lottery (NHL page) Tue, 05 May 2026 23:24:09 EDT Tue, 05 May 2026 23:24:09 EDT Josh Beneteau carousel_meta sn-collection 17780257866610821 Maple Leafs GM Chayka ‘elated’ after winning 2026 NHL Draft Lottery 6611068 carousel Tue, 05 May 2026 20:04:52 EDT Tue, 05 May 2026 20:04:52 EDT Sportsnet Video Newly appointed Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka spoke to the media after winning the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, sharing his initial reaction to the draw while adding how it changes the team’s plans going forward.

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