NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 12, 2026, 1:45 PM ET
NHL Trade and Draft News
The NHL upheld the Senators' draft rights, declining to strip Ottawa of its 2026 first-round pick despite the team's involvement in a botched 2022 trade between Vegas and Anaheim involving winger Evgenii Dadonov. The decision preserves the Senators' draft capital as they prepare for future roster building.
Women's Hockey Visibility
The Professional Women's Hockey League announced a national television broadcast for an upcoming Detroit game, marking a significant expansion of PWHL's U.S. media presence. This marks the league's continued push toward mainstream visibility and growing its American audience base.
Stanley Cup Playoff Picture
As the regular season winds down, analysts are eyeing the Stars-Oilers matchup as a potential conference finals preview, with both teams jockeying for favorable playoff positioning. Updated projections show the Western Conference race tightening, while draft lottery standings continue to shift as more teams are eliminated from postseason contention.