NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 16, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
League Operations & Future Events
The National Hockey League formally announced host cities for 2028, confirming that Calgary, Edmonton, and Prague will welcome the World Cup of Hockey when the tournament returns in February 2028. However, the league's participation rules remain uncertain, as Commissioner Gary Bettman stated that "time will tell" regarding the potential invitation of Russia, which features several prominent NHL players, to the international event. These announcements frame the league's global calendar while ongoing political considerations cloud participation from certain nations regarding the '28 tournament.
Team Building & Player Transactions
In franchise management news, the Chicago Blackhawks secured a three-year entry-level contract for Sacha Boisvert, solidifying control over one of their key prospects heading into the development phase. Separately, managers looking to bolster their rosters for the immediate stretch received guidance from the weekly fantasy hockey analysis, which detailed specific matchup-based adds, naming players like Blake Coleman and Troy Terry as essential acquisitions for the upcoming week based on favorable scheduling.