Central Scouting revealed its midterm rankings of the top North American skaters and goalies, along with the top International skaters and goalies, on Monday. Left wing Ivar Stenberg of Frolunda in the Swedish Hockey League is No. 1 among International skaters.

At least in terms of what the club is projecting about its intentions, the Canucks are now comfortable noting both publicly and in trade talks with various teams that they’re willing to listen on veteran players, even those with term who have recently committed to the organization.

Buffalo will be the center of the hockey world next June when the western New York city hosts the NHL Draft for the fourth time. The league announced Monday that the Buffalo Sabres were named the host team for the 2026 draft,

The Eagles made a couple of roster moves over the holiday break, adding Finnish defenseman Oscar Hemming before losing forward Gavin Cornforth to the QMJHL.