NHL Hockey 24 Hours

Last updated: March 23, 2026, 6:30 PM ET

League Business & Personnel Moves

The Seattle Kraken organization is undergoing structural changes as the ownership group, helmed by Samantha Holloway, announced Monday the formation of One Roof Sports and Entertainment to take majority control of their home arena operations. However, the franchise faced immediate roster disruption when forward Ryan Winterton took a temporary leave of absence for personal reasons, the team confirmed in a brief statement. Adding to the international slate, the Kraken are scheduled to play the Carolina Hurricanes in Helsinki next November as part of the NHL’s Global Series, marking the league's continued push into European markets.

Coaching Milestones & Disciplinary Actions

On the coaching front, Florida Panthers bench boss Paul Maurice is nearing a significant career benchmark, as he prepares to join Scotty Bowman as only the second man in history to preside over 2,000 regular-season games. Meanwhile, his team faces a short-term setback after forward A.J. Greer received a three-game suspension for forcefully shoving Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary from behind into the boards. Separately, the St. Louis Blues secured college free agent forward Felix Trudeau, signing the Sacred Heart standout to a two-year entry-level contract that compensates him starting next season as one of the top available undrafted assets.

Player Status & Off-Season Outlook

While the focus shifts toward potential playoff configurations, with experts ranking the most entertaining first-round matchups for the 2026 postseason, individual player narratives continue to evolve. Devils center Jack Hughes continues processing the surreal experience of scoring the Olympic golden goal one month ago, navigating the subsequent whirlwind of attention. In fantasy circles, managers preparing for the final push are advised to target forwards from the Rangers and Blackhawks in essential Monday waiver pickups to optimize their rosters for the upcoming week.

League Community & Collegiate Hockey

The wider hockey community is mourning the tragic loss of Jessi Pierce, the long-time Wild correspondent for NHL.com, who and her three children died Saturday in a devastating house fire in Minnesota. Shifting focus to the amateur ranks, analysts are currently breaking down the NCAA bracket to predict which teams will advance to the Frozen Four in Las Vegas, offering expert picks on the current collegiate landscape.