NHL Hockey 24 Hours

Last updated: March 24, 2026, 12:30 AM ET

Team Management & Player Movement

The St. Louis Blues secured a key college free agent on Monday, signing forward Felix Trudeau to a two-year entry-level contract that commences next season, adding one of the top undrafted players available from the NCAA ranks. Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins committed their top prospect, 19-year-old James Hagens, to the American Hockey League after he signed an amateur tryout agreement, indicating he will report directly to the Providence affiliate for seasoning. In transactional news, Seattle Kraken forward Ryan Winterton will take a temporary leave of absence from the team, according to a statement released Monday, though no further details regarding the nature of the absence were provided.

Franchise Strategy & International Play

The Seattle Kraken ownership group, spearheaded by Samantha Holloway, announced the formation of a new entity, One Roof Sports and Entertainment, which will take majority ownership of the team's home arena in a move designed to centralize venue and team operations. to next season, the Kraken are slated to participate in the NHL’s Global Series, joining the Carolina Hurricanes for two scheduled games in Helsinki, Finland, in November. Separately, Devils star Jack Hughes continues to deal with the aftermath of his Olympic golden goal, experiencing a significant shift in focus and attention one month after the surreal moment in the championship game.

Coaching Milestones & Fantasy Outlook

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice is nearing a significant benchmark in league history, as he is positioned to join Scotty Bowman as only the second man to command 2,000 games from the bench, reflecting his extensive tenure in the sport. As the regular season winds down, fantasy managers are looking toward the final stretch, with experts advising that forwards from the New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks should be prioritized additions for any competitive playoff lineup this week. Beyond the professional ranks, experts are currently analyzing the NCAA bracket to determine which teams will ultimately advance to the Frozen Four in the men's collegiate tournament.