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Last updated: June 10, 2026, 11:56 AM ET

Coaching carousel heats up Named coach Pascal Rheaume took over the Toronto Sceptres, marking the second family member to join the PWHL this spring, while the NHLPA opened inquiry into Mike Babcock’s brief 2023 Columbus stint ahead of Edmonton’s push to lock in a contract. The Oilers nearing deal with the 63‑year‑old former champion suggest a rapid turnaround for a coach whose résumé includes a 2008 Stanley Cup and 12th‑all‑time win total.

Hurricanes force series reset Jordan Staal scored winner on his stomach at 6:32 of the third period to give Carolina a 5‑3 win that evened the Stanley Cup Final, a performance that helped the Hurricanes hold lead after an early advantage. Sports Line’s model picked Hurricanes as a slight underdog in Game, but the Golden Knights reclaimed favorite with a 2‑1 series edge, underscoring the tight margin between the two clubs.

Roster moves and accolades The Wild secured McCarron with a six‑year, $20M contract, removing a potential free‑agent from the market after his productive mid‑season trade. Detroit’s captain Dylan Larkin submitted list of three preferred destinations, signaling possible upheaval for a franchise seeking to accelerate its rebuild. Meanwhile, Colorado’s Gabriel Landeskog earned awards by capturing both the Mark Messier Leadership Award and the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, highlighting his impact on and off the ice.

Talent pipeline shifts Undrafted players now comprise nearly 15% of NHL rosters in 2025‑26, with six such athletes appearing in this year’s Stanley Cup Final, a trend that underscores depth across the league. At the Buffalo scouting combine, scouts identified traits such as high‑zone speed and hockey IQ, indicating the next wave of prospects will be evaluated on more nuanced metrics than traditional size and draft pedigree.

Franchise expansion financing The Plano City Council approved funding for a $1 billion arena project at The Shops of Willow Bend, allocating $700 million in public money, a move that could reshape the Dallas‑Fort Worth market and provide the Stars with a state‑of‑the‑art facility to support future growth.