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NHL Draft & Prospect Rankings
Rishab Singh is a features and draft writer at NHL Trade Rumors Talk, covering the NHL Draft, prospect rankings, and rebuilding franchises. With 4 years of covering junior and college hockey, Rishab has developed deep connections in the scouting community that give his prospect profiles an insider edge. He is known for his detailed draft preview guides and his ability to identify breakout candidates before they hit the mainstream radar. His long-form pieces on franchise-altering decisions have been widely shared across the hockey world.
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The Canadiens made a surprising healthy scratch Saturday, sitting Brendan Gallagher for the first time in his 898-game NHL career as Cole Caufield returns from illness.
Predators rejected Stamkos trade offers at the 2026 deadline. Trotz turned down "really good" deals as Stamkos refused to waive his NMC. With 31 goals at 36 and Nashville in the wild card hunt, Trotz kept his core intact.
Sharks Mario Ferraro extension talks stall as San Jose offers a short-term deal but the pending UFA wants $5-6M long-term. With prospects pushing for roster spots and zero cap space, GM Grier faces a tough call before July 1 free agency.
Anze Kopitar needs one point to break Marcel Dionne's 45-year Kings scoring record. The captain's farewell season milestone could happen Saturday vs Devils.
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Auston Matthews' season-ending Grade 3 MCL tear triggers an unprecedented salary cap dilemma for the Maple Leafs. Under the new CBA, Toronto's LTIR relief is limited to $3.82M — not his full $13.25M AAV — unless they permanently rule him out for the playoffs.
NHL games today March 14 feature a loaded 14-game Saturday slate. Avalanche visit Jets, Hurricanes face Lightning, Sabres host Leafs without Matthews. Full schedule, previews, and scores.
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season after suffering a Grade 3 MCL tear from a knee-on-knee hit by Radko Gudas. Gudas received a five-game suspension which Matthews agent called laughable.
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