Bottom-pairing defenseman Nate Schmidt is also set to hit free agency. So is backup goaltender Vitek Vanecek, who has recorded limited playing time and made no postseason appearances since his midseason trade from the San Jose Sharks.

The talent-hungry Philadelphia Flyers are open to just about every possibility heading into the 2025 NHL Draft, and trading up for an even higher draft pick remains on the table.

You can excuse Caleb Desnoyers if he looked tired at the NHL scouting combine. Over the last month, the draft prospect was named the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League’s playoff MVP after helping Moncton beat Rimouski in the championship series.

Based on recent mock drafts, draft rankings, projections, and consultations with our resident draft experts Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler.

General manager Danny Briere and assistant general manager Brent Flahr will hold their pre-draft press conference Tuesday at 11 a.m. ET. You can stream it live here on our YouTube page.

With Igor Shesterkin firmly confirmed as the New York Rangers’ starting goalie for years to come, the Rangers have more pressing needs than adding another goalie to their system.

Bouchard is a restricted free agent under arbitration this offseason. After his point-per-game campaign and fifth-place Norris Trophy finish in 2023-24, he played a key role in the Oilers' playoff run for a second straight season. He could be seeking a significant raise over the $3.9 AAV he earned on his previous contract.

Michigan State hockey has officially landed a major prospect that was selected in the top five of last year's NHL Draft