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×Last updated: March 12, 2026, 2:47 PM ET
NHL Trade News
The NHL will not penalize the Ottawa Senators for their involvement in the 2022 Evgenii Dadonov trade controversy, allowing them to keep their 2026 first-round draft pick despite the canceled Vegas-Anaheim transaction. This decision closes a chapter on one of the league's most unusual trade disputes.
Women's Hockey Expansion
The Professional Women's Hockey League is expanding its reach with a Detroit game scheduled for national television broadcast, marking a significant milestone for women's professional hockey in the United States. Meanwhile, the PWHL's Ottawa Charge is exploring new arrangements to remain in the capital, potentially partnering with the NHL's Senators as their current venue undergoes renovations that will reduce capacity.
Playoff Picture
As the regular season winds down, the NHL is setting up what could be a Stanley Cup Finals preview between the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers, with updated playoff projections suggesting this matchup might come earlier in the postseason as a conference finals showdown. The league's draft lottery standings continue to shift as teams position themselves for the upcoming draft.