NHL Hockey 3 Days

Last updated: June 22, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Stanley Cup Aftermath & Hall of Fame

The Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup victory celebrations continued in Raleigh with thousands of fans packing the city for a parade, a week after their championship win. Despite his recent success and a prior Stanley Cup as a player, Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour, was not selected for the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class. In a notable Hall of Fame development, Keith Tkachuk was elected just a day after his sons, Brady and Matthew, became teammates on the Florida Panthers. Brady Tkachuk, previously captain of the Ottawa Senators, was dealt to Florida in a significant trade involving multiple draft picks, allowing him to join his brother Matthew on the two-time Stanley Cup finalist team.

NHL Player Transactions & Signings

In player movement, the Edmonton Oilers have been active, re-signing defenseman Connor Murphy to a five-year, $20.5 million contract and defensive center Jason Dickinson to a five-year deal worth $20 million, keeping both players off the free agent market. Meanwhile, the Florida Panthers moved forward forward Mackie Samoskevich to the Seattle Kraken for the No. 25 pick in the upcoming NHL draft. The Kraken also secured forward Bobby McMann on a six-year contract, ensuring his continued presence with the team.

League Business & Expansion

The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) announced its first two investors, with Detroit-based Ilitch Companies and Toronto-based Kilmer Sports Ventures joining to support the league's rapid growth. On the coaching front, the Utah Mammoth have signed coach André Tourigny and assistant Blaine Forsythe to multiyear contracts, signaling stability for the expansion franchise. Discussions around the league in the days following the Hurricanes' championship are already focused on several key storylines shaping the upcoming season and beyond.