NHL Hockey 24 Hours

Last updated: June 23, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

Hockey Hall of Fame & Player Moves

The Hockey Hall of Fame welcomed Keith Tkachuk on Monday, an induction that came just hours after his sons, Brady and Matthew Tkachuk, became teammates following Brady's trade to the Florida Panthers from Ottawa. Meanwhile, Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour, recently victorious in the Stanley Cup Final, was notably absent from the 2026 Hall of Fame class, despite his dual championship pedigree as a player and coach Brind'Amour bypassed.

In personnel news, the Edmonton Oilers have secured defenseman Connor Murphy with a five-year contract extension valued at $20.5 million, a move aimed at solidifying their blue line for the foreseeable future Oilers sign Murphy. The Utah Mammoth are also bolstering their coaching staff, signing head coach André Tourigny and assistant Blaine Forsythe to multiyear agreements, signaling a commitment to stability and growth for the franchise Mammoth staff additions.

League Development & Storylines

The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) announced significant financial backing with the addition of its first two investors: Detroit-based Ilitch Companies and Toronto-based Kilmer Sports Ventures. This influx of capital is intended to fuel the league's rapid expansion and development PWHL secures investors. As the dust settles on the Stanley Cup, several storylines are already dominating discussions around the NHL, including the future of top prospects and emerging team dynamics Dominating storylines emerge.