NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 12, 2026, 1:46 PM ET
NHL Draft & Trade News
The NHL cleared the Ottawa Senators of any wrongdoing regarding the 2022 trade involving Evgenii Dadonov, allowing them to retain their 2026 first-round draft pick. This decision concludes a lengthy investigation into the canceled deal between Vegas and Anaheim, removing a potential penalty that could have impacted the Senators' future roster building.
Women's Hockey Expansion
The Professional Women's Hockey League announced a national television broadcast for an upcoming Detroit game, marking a significant step in the league's growing visibility. Meanwhile, the PWHL is exploring partnership opportunities with the NHL's Ottawa Senators to secure a permanent home for their Charge team as their current venue undergoes renovations that will reduce capacity.
Player Contracts & Projections
The Utah Mammoth locked in forward Nick Schmaltz with an eight-year, $64 million contract extension, keeping the talented player off the free agent market this summer. As the regular season winds down, analysts are examining potential playoff matchups, with the Stars-Oilers rivalry drawing particular attention as a possible conference finals preview based on current standings and projections.