NHL Hockey 24 Hours

Last updated: March 31, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

League Management & Roster Moves

The Maple Leafs dismissed GM Treliving Monday following a disappointing season that will see the storied franchise miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2016-17 campaign, signaling immediate upheaval in Toronto's front office structure. Concurrently, the Panthers appointed Michael White as their new business operations president, poaching the executive from high-profile roles at both Amazon and Disney to bolster their off-ice operations. These administrative shifts come as the league provides teams with new compliance tools designed to help franchises navigate the complexities of the revised postseason salary cap regulations ahead of the summer months.

Coaching Changes & Playoff Races

In a stunning mid-season move, the Golden Knights fired Bruce Cassidy on Sunday, bringing in John Tortorella in hopes the outspoken coach can immediately reignite their Stanley Cup aspirations, as management felt the roster had lost its competitive edge. Meanwhile, the race for seeding tightens in the East, where the Hurricanes and Blue Jackets meet Tuesday with both clubs desperately needing the two points on the line to solidify their playoff positioning amidst shifting projections. Elsewhere, the Penguins saw a boost as captain Sidney Crosby returned successfully from injury in Monday’s rout over the Islanders after sitting out the previous contest due to a lower-body ailment.