NHL Hockey 8 Hours

Last updated: March 23, 2026, 4:30 PM ET

NHL Personnel & Scheduling Moves

The Seattle Kraken announced that forward Ryan Winterton is taking a temporary leave of absence, providing no further details on Monday. Contextually, the team is already preparing for international play, as the Kraken are scheduled to face the Carolina Hurricanes in Helsinki, Finland, for two games next November as part of the league’s Global Series initiatives. Separately in coaching milestones, Panthers bench boss Paul Maurice is closing in on a major career benchmark, poised to join Scotty Bowman as the second man in NHL history to command 2,000 games from the sideline.

Player Acquisitions & Fantasy Outlook

In organizational structuring, the St. Louis Blues secured one of the premier undrafted college free agents, signing Sacred Heart forward Felix Trudeau to a two-year, league-minimum entry-level contract set to commence next season. For those managing active rosters, the weekly fantasy guide advises managers to immediately target Rangers forwards, noting their favorable matchups this week, while also recommending adding Blackhawks players to bolster playoff lineups ahead of the mid-week slate. Experts are also keenly watching the amateur ranks, delivering detailed analyses on the NCAA bracket field to predict which teams will ultimately advance to the Frozen Four in Las Vegas.