NHL Hockey 3 Days

Last updated: June 23, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

Stanley Cup Fallout & Hall of Fame Inductions

In the week following their Stanley Cup triumph, the Carolina Hurricanes celebrated with fans in Raleigh, though coach Rod Brind'Amour, was notably absent from the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class, despite his dual championship pedigree as both player and coach passed over for induction. Meanwhile, Keith Tkachuk received his Hall of Fame call Monday, a day after his sons, Brady and Matthew, became teammates with Brady's trade to the Florida Panthers joining his brother. The Panthers solidified their forward group by acquiring Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators in a significant trade involving multiple draft picks blockbuster deal, allowing him to join Matthew in Florida.

NHL Roster Moves & Signings

The Edmonton Oilers secured defenseman Connor Murphy with a five-year contract extension worth $20.5 million, and also re-signed center Jason Dickinson to a five-year deal valued at $20 million preventing free agency. In Seattle, forward Bobby McMann agreed to remain with the Kraken on a six-year contract staying with the club. The Kraken also made a move to acquire 23-year-old forward Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers, sending the No. 25 pick in the upcoming NHL draft back to Florida in the transaction acquiring young forward.

League Expansion & Coaching Stability

The Utah Mammoth have committed to their coaching staff, signing coach André Tourigny and assistant Blaine Forsythe to new multiyear contracts securing coaching staff. The Premier Hockey Federation (PWHL) announced its first major investment, with Detroit-based Ilitch Companies and Toronto-based Kilmer Sports Ventures becoming its inaugural investors, signaling a push for sustained growth adding first investors. Discussions around the league are already focusing on five key storylines that will dominate the 2026 NHL season, mere days after the Hurricanes lifted the Stanley Cup dominating league discussions.