NHL Hockey 24 Hours

Last updated: June 18, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Front Office Moves

The Nashville Predators hired Jamie Langenbrunner as a special assistant to general manager Chris Mac Farland, signaling a shift in the organization's administrative strategy. In Las Vegas, the Golden Knights promoted Ryan Craig from their AHL affiliate to the head coaching position on Wednesday, a move executed just 24 hours after the club parted ways with John Tortorella. These leadership changes arrive as the franchise deals with a complex public image, as recent polling data identified the team as the most disliked group in the league, despite maintaining status as one of the NHL's most successful organizations in recent years.

Draft and Prospect Development

The San Jose Sharks acquired Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick from the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday, sending the 20th overall selection to Buffalo in a move that reshapes their draft capital ahead of next week’s event. This transaction occurs as teams across the league evaluate prospect needs to determine which specific positions must be addressed to sustain their respective contention cycles.

Women’s Hockey Expansion

The Vancouver Goldeneyes selected defenseman Caroline Harvey with the first overall pick in the Professional Women’s Hockey League entry draft on Wednesday. Harvey, a standout at the NCAA level and a 2026 Olympic gold medalist, enters the league as a top-tier defensive prospect expected to anchor the Goldeneyes’ blue line immediately. The selection marks a transition in the professional landscape as clubs secure elite talent to bolster their rosters for the upcoming season.