The NHL returns from the Olympic break this week, and with it, full attention shifts back to the March 6 trade deadline. The Colorado Avalanche and Pittsburgh Penguins wasted no time getting active.

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Connor McDavid is reportedly not going to be joining the Edmonton Oilers right away. Is it an injury? Are the Oilers worried about his mental state after a big loss?

Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube expects Auston Matthews to play in Tampa on Wednesday night. To a degree, there’s an asterisk ...

The home side will have its own challenges Wednesday in Florida. While Nylander’s Swedish teammate, Victor Hedman, will recover from an Olympics injury to be on the blueline and sniper Brayden Point ...

The Maple Leafs captain is coming off winning gold with the USA at the 2026 Olympics in Italy.

William Nylander is ready to help the Toronto Maple Leafs return to a playoff position. The 29-year-old returned home from the 2026 Winter Olympics last week after Auston Matthews and Team USA ...