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Last updated: June 23, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

NHL News & Transactions

The echoes of the Stanley Cup Final continue to resonate through league circles, with coaching and player news taking center stage. Despite leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a championship just last week, coach Rod Brind'Amour, was not selected for the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class, a decision that has already sparked debate passed over by HOF. This news comes as Keith Tkachuk secured his Hall of Fame induction, a day after his sons, Brady and Matthew, became teammates in Florida following Brady's trade from Ottawa Tkachuk elected to HOF. On the transaction front, the Edmonton Oilers have secured defenseman Connor Murphy with a five-year, $20.5 million contract, a significant commitment to bolster their blue line Oilers sign Murphy.

League Expansion & Development

Beyond player and coach news, the league is also seeing developments in its developmental and emerging leagues. The Utah Mammoth have retained key coaching staff, signing coach André Tourigny and assistant Blaine Forsythe to new multiyear deals Mammoth retain coaches. Meanwhile, the nascent Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) has attracted its first significant investors, with Detroit-based Ilitch Companies and Toronto-based Kilmer Sports Ventures coming aboard to fuel rapid growth PWHL adds investors. These moves signal a broader trend of investment and expansion across professional hockey.