Trump's executive order on college sports isn't likely to hold up, but it could be his signal for Congressional assistance
We’re one week out from the national championship game. But before the Frozen Four takes center stage, there’s a wave of news from across the college hockey landscape worth unpacking.
In today’s edition of College Hockey Insider (#669):
Reaction to the Trump administration’s executive order issued Friday, which aims to reestablish structure in college athletics, including proposed changes to eligibility, transfers, NIL, and more.
The transfer portal is now open for graduate students and players impacted by coaching changes (or program discontinuations). A link to my 2026 portal tracker, along with a full list of entries to date, is included.
St. Cloud State is closing in on its next head coach, with finalist interviews set for this weekend.
A look at NCAA regional television ratings.
Updates on staff shakeups, along with a key retention at Brown.
Ethen Wyttenbach never seriously considered entering the transfer portal. Meanwhile, Chris Pelosi is set to return for the Bobcats.
The U.S. Collegiate Selects will return to the Spengler Cup for the next two years.
A top NHL Draft prospect has committed to Denver.
Trump’s executive order on college sports is likely a roadmap for Congress
I’ve spent much of the last 24 hours poring over President Donald Trump’s executive order, issued late Friday, that aims to bring some structure back to NCAA regulations.
We’ll get to the highlights of the order in a moment. But first, it’s worth examining the order itself.
In the executive order, Trump directs the NCAA to revert to some of its previous rules — particularly regarding transfers — by August 1. However, many of those same rules have already been challenged in court and deemed unlawful.
