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Last updated: June 16, 2026, 5:42 PM ET

Coaching carousel in Vegas

John Tortorella, who steered the Golden Knights from an eight‑game stint to the Stanley Cup Final, will not return as head coach next season after the club announced a new direction. Tortorella later left the door open for a possible comeback, saying he has not ruled out another stint in Las Vegas despite the team’s loss in Game 6. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets’ abrupt parting with Mike Babcock in September 2023 is now under league review, as the NHL launches an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his resignation before he ever coached a game.

Mid‑season roster moves

Philadelphia bolstered its depth chart by acquiring goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit from Toronto, a trade that adds a youthful netminder and a right‑handed blueliner to a roster seeking stability ahead of the playoff push. In a separate development, the Las Vegas expansion club of the PWHL named Kim Weiss as its inaugural head coach, bringing two seasons of AHL assistant experience to the women’s league and signaling the franchise’s commitment to seasoned leadership.

Hurricanes cement legacy

Carolina’s championship run continued as the Hurricanes clinched Game 6 with a 3‑0 shutout, highlighted by Taylor Hall and Jackson Blake each notching their seventh playoff goal and Nikolaj Ehlers adding an empty‑net marker. Goaltender Frederik Andersen, who started the series, and backup Brandon Bussi both hoisted the Stanley Cup, underscoring the depth of the team’s net‑minding tandem. Veteran captain Jordan Staal, at, became the oldest Conn Smythe Trophy winner, a milestone that reflects the squad’s blend of experience and resilience. Odds makers now list the Hurricanes as the favorite for the 2026‑27 title, with Vegas trailing closely, while power‑ranking analysts project the team as a top contender heading into the offseason.

Tragedy off the ice

Former forward Kyle Calder, passed away after a brief illness, prompting an outpouring of remembrance from former teammates and the broader hockey community. His death adds a somber note to a weekend dominated by championship celebrations and coaching shake‑ups.