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👀 Teams gearing up for a possible busy summer
Could there be big changes in Toronto? What's going on in Minnesota with Quinn Hughes? We check in on all the latest buzz around the NHL with the postseason winding down.[read more]
Cassidy: 'Upsetting' Vegas blocking interviews
Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy told the Spittin' Chiclets podcast that it's "upsetting" he can't interview with other clubs after Vegas management declined reported requests by Edmonton and Los Angeles.[read more]
Russia nears hockey return as IIHF softens ban
The IIHF says it will determine the status of Russia's participation in hockey tournaments on an event-by-event basis for the 2026-27 season.[read more]
4-time Stanley Cup champ Lemieux dies at 60
Claude Lemieux, who won the Stanley Cup four times during a memorable NHL career, died Thursday at age 60. Authorities said Lemieux died by suicide.[read more]
Everett tops Chicoutimi to set up Kitchener clash
The Everett Silvertips beat the Chicoutimi Sagueneens 6-1 on Friday night in the Memorial Cup to advance to face Kitchener in the championship game.[read more]
Grieving Andersen steps up in goal for Hurricanes
Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen played with a heavy heart in Friday's Game 5 victory over the Canadiens after his agent, Claude Lemieux, died by suicide Thursday.[read more]
Canes barrel into Cup Final with Game 5 blowout
Losers of three conference finals since 2019, the Hurricanes celebrated their first Stanley Cup Final berth in two decades after eliminating the Canadiens 6-1 in Game 5 on Friday night.[read more]
Grades and takeaways from Hurricanes' series-clinc...
Carolina dominated again in Game 5 to eliminate Montreal. Here's what it all means, with a look ahead.[read more]
Early look at the 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden K...
Who will win the championship? The series begins Tuesday on ABC, but here's a head start on all the intel you need to know.[read more]
Young players in need of a change: Michkov, Nemec,...
Who could be next season's Trevor Zegras or Kirby Dach? Here are 12 candidates from around the league.[read more]