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Canucks hire Manny Malhotra as head coach
Malhotra has spent the last two seasons as head coach of Vancouver’s American Hockey League affiliate.
Goldeneyes fire Brian Idalski after one season
Idalski’s team struggled in its inaugural season, but managed to secure the first-overall pick.
Seven players to re-enter 2026 NHL Draft after having rights expire
Players selected in 2024 will be re-eligible to enter the NHL Draft this June.
Why the Golden Knights are a better fit for Mitch Marner than the Leafs ever were
Marner always had championship-caliber traits, but he needed the right supporting environment.
Will man-on-man or zone hockey win out in the Stanley Cup Final?
The differing styles of the Golden Knights and Hurricanes sets up what could be a very intriguing series.
2025-26 Stanley Cup Final preview hub
Links to all our Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights preview coverage on a single convenient page.
How have the Golden Knights elevated their game throughout the playoffs?
Under John Tortorella, Vegas has improved their defensive game and shut down opposing teams in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Mourning a tragedy, Hurricanes’ Andersen reaches precipice of greatness in Stanley Cup Final
From the death of agent Claude Lemieux to a 2023 blood clot scare, Andersen has overcome a lot to get here.
Too many questions surround Kings in post-Kopitar era
Ken Holland has plenty of work to do to get the Los Angeles Kings to a point where they can compete for the Stanley Cup.
Even with current cap hit, there should be a market for Brendan Gallagher
There’s a belief that Gallagher might be dealt during the offseason, opening up some money for the Canadiens.
Avalanche sign Nikita Novosyolov to entry-level contract
The newest goalie in the Avalanche’s pipelien, Novosyolov posted a strong season with Gornyak-UGMK of the VHL in 2025-26.
Which players could be difference makers in the Stanley Cup Final?
Steve Peters joined Daily Faceoff Live to break down which players could swing the Stanley Cup Final one way or the other.
Canadiens’ Patrik Laine says he could have played back in January
Laine is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.
Blues sign Will Cranley to one-year, two-way contract
Cranley was selected by the Blues in the sixth round of the 2020 draft.
Is quality of competition a concern for Hurricanes heading into Stanley Cup Final?
The Hurricanes have defeated three teams that each finished with at least 98 points in the regular season, but have they truly been tested during their run through the East?
“I sucked, plain and simple”: Canadiens’ Caufield reacts to playoff performance
Caufield posted three points in the five games against the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final.
Devils sign top defensive prospect Anton Silayev to entry-level contract
The Devils selected the six-foot-seven defenseman Silayev with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
Lightning acquire signing rights to Jack Pridham from Blackhawks
Pridham was one of the stars for the Rangers in the team’s victory at this year’s Memorial Cup.
‘It’s pretty clear I’ll be moving on here’: Gallagher on future with Canadiens
The 34-year-old forward skated in just three of Montreal’s 19 playoff games this spring.
Flyers sign Ilya Pautov to entry-level contract
Pautov, the Flyers’ sixth-round pick in 2024, had 23 points in 30 games with Krasnaya of the MHL this season.
Scouting reports on the 2026 NHL Draft prospects from the IIHF World Championship
From projected top 10 prospects to potential late-round snags, these 10 players looked to boost their draft stock on the world stage in Switzerland.
Brackett joins Leafs as assistant GM; Hamilton becomes chief of staff
Brackett recently left his role as director of amateur scouting of the Minnesota Wild.
2026 Conn Smythe Trophy power rankings: Playoff MVP candidates entering the Stanley Cup Final
Marner, Andersen and more lead the way among the Golden Knights and Hurricanes with one round to go.
2025-26 Stanley Cup Final series picks
Who lifts the greatest trophy in sports: the Hurricanes or the Golden Knights?
Kitchener Rangers win 2026 Memorial Cup
The Rangers won the franchise’s third Memorial Cup, marking the third straight season an OHL has won it all.