NHL Hockey 3h Briefing
×Last updated: March 23, 2026, 4:30 PM ET
League Personnel & Roster Moves
The St. Louis Blues secured one of the top available college free agents Monday, signing Sacred Heart forward Felix Trudeau to a two-year entry-level contract set to commence next season following his collegiate tenure. Elsewhere, the Seattle Kraken announced that forward Ryan Winterton will be taking a temporary leave of absence, though the organization provided no further details in its Monday statement regarding the forward’s status.
International Schedule & Fantasy Outlook
In league scheduling news, the Carolina Hurricanes & Kraken are slated to travel to Finland in November to participate in the NHL's Global Series, playing two contests in Helsinki as part of the league's expansion efforts. For managers preparing for the week ahead, fantasy analysts are recommending additions of New York Rangers & Chicago Blackhawks forwards to bolster playoff lineups, citing favorable matchups in the early part of the week.