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Last updated: March 18, 2026, 9:30 PM ET

NHL Player Movement & Prospect Signings

The Islanders secured top talent as Cole Eiserman, the 20th overall selection in the 2024 draft and the career goal-scoring leader for the U.S. National Team Development Program, inked a three-year entry-level contract. Separately, the Hockey Hall of Fame confirmed it will withhold the puck from Jack Hughes’ gold-medal-winning goal scored at the Milan Cortina Olympics, asserting ownership rights remain with the governing body rather than the player.

Playoff Races & Injury Updates

Attention shifts to the Eastern Conference playoff chase as the Penguins prepare for a critical Wednesday showdown against the Carolina Hurricanes, with Pittsburgh currently fighting for a postseason berth following a busy Tuesday of games. Adding significant depth for the road ahead, Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is slated to return to the lineup against Carolina after missing time due to a lower-body injury sustained during the Olympics, making the contest a heightened battle for standings positioning.