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

League Operations & Business Structure

The league provided teams with a new internal mechanism to accurately calculate salary cap compliance ahead of the playoffs, a necessary administrative step as the postseason nears. Separately, the Florida Panthers bolstered their front office strategy by appointing former Amazon and Disney executive Michael White as the President of Business Operations, aiming to leverage his experience in large-scale corporate management.

Playoff Seeding Races

The race for final seeding remains tight, with the Carolina Hurricanes and the Columbus Blue Jackets directly competing for critical positioning in the Eastern Conference bracket; both clubs are facing a high-stakes matchup where the two points on the line carry immense weight for their postseason outlook, according to current projection models tracking the standings.