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Last updated: June 22, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

NHL Player Movement & Transactions

The National Hockey League saw significant player movement following the Stanley Cup Final, with the Florida Panthers making a major splash by acquiring captain Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators in a blockbuster deal Panthers acquire Brady Tkachuk. Tkachuk, who joins his brother Matthew in Florida, was sent to the Panthers in exchange for a package of draft picks, enabling the siblings to become teammates Sources: B. Tkachuk to Panthers. This move comes less than 24 hours before Keith Tkachuk, father of Brady and Matthew, was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame Keith Tkachuk makes HOF day after son's trade.

In other defenseman news, the Edmonton Oilers have secured Connor Murphy with a five-year contract extension worth $20.5 million Oilers sign D-man Murphy. Meanwhile, forward Bobby McMann will remain with the Seattle Kraken after agreeing to a six-year deal McMann to stay with Kraken.

League Development & Future Outlook

The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) announced it has secured its first external investment, with Detroit-based Ilitch Companies and Toronto-based Kilmer Sports Ventures joining as initial investors to fuel the league's rapid growth PWHL adds first investors. On the coaching front, the Utah Mammoth have signed head coach André Tourigny and assistant Blaine Forsythe to multiyear contracts, bolstering their staff Mammoth staff add Tourigny, Forsythe, and Foote.

As the league looks ahead, several storylines are already dominating discussions in the aftermath of the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup victory, with attention turning towards the 2026 NHL season Five storylines already dominating the 2026 NHL. The NHL draft is also approaching, with NBA draft predictions also being discussed Wyndham Clark wins second U.S. Open.