NHL Hockey 3 Days

Last updated: June 22, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

NHL OFFSEASON BUZZ

The NHL trade market heated up significantly over the weekend with multiple high-profile moves. The Florida Panthers acquired forward Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators in a blockbuster deal, sending a package of draft picks to the Canadian capital. Tkachuk will now join his brother, Matthew, in Florida, bolstering the Panthers' forward corps. In a separate significant transaction, the Toronto Maple Leafs secured defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a sign-and-trade agreement. This move addresses Toronto's need for offensive-minded blueliners and prevents Raddysh from reaching free agency. The Leafs are betting that Raddysh's late-season breakout was not an anomaly prompting trade grade analysis.

Further solidifying their rosters, the Edmonton Oilers re-signed center Jason Dickinson to a five-year contract worth $20 million. This deal keeps the defensive specialist off the free agent market and provides stability down the middle. Meanwhile, the Seattle Kraken agreed to terms with forward Bobby McMann on a six-year deal and also acquired 23-year-old forward Mackie Samoskevich from the Panthers, sending Florida's No. 25 pick in the upcoming NHL draft back to them in a separate transaction. These moves signal the Kraken's intent to build around their emerging talent.

CAREER MILESTONES AND CELEBRATIONS

A legendary career has drawn to a close with the announcement that Jonathan Toews has retired from professional hockey. Toews, a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Chicago Blackhawks and a two-time Olympic gold medalist with Canada, leaves behind an impressive legacy. On a celebratory note, thousands of Carolina Hurricanes fans jammed Raleigh's streets to honor their team's Stanley Cup victory. The parade route saw massive crowds turn out to salute the champions, marking a triumphant conclusion to their season.