NHL Hockey 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 12, 2026, 3:46 AM ET
League Operations & Venues
Facing venue disruption from a planned arena renovation, the PWHL's Ottawa team is working to secure a partnership with the NHL's Senators to remain in the market, a move that would provide crucial stability for the upstart league.
Contract Moves
Forward Nick Schmaltz opted to avoid free agency, re-signing with the Utah Mammoth on an eight-year, $64 million contract extension. The deal locks in the core player for the team's new market ahead of his unrestricted free agency this summer.
Trade Deadline Analysis
The final week of NHL trades sparked intense debate, but a closer look suggests some popular takes are overblown. While the East's top contenders made significant improvements, the notion that they "whiffed" is deemed an overreaction, contrasting with the more legitimate assessment that the Colorado Avalanche have become an even more formidable opponent.