Burning Questions for NHL Stretch Run

Neil Paine drops his hottest takes on the chaos unfolding as the 2025-26 season hits its make-or-break stretch. With Colorado dominating the Central and Tampa Bay holding firm atop the Atlantic, GMs scramble over looming trade deadlines and playoff locks. Front offices whisper about surprise contenders like Detroit and Utah shaking up the board, raising stakes for every shift down the homestretch.