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Last updated: June 16, 2026, 11:39 PM ET

Coaching Changes & Offseason Moves

The Vegas Golden Knights confirmed that John Tortorella will not return as coach despite reaching the Stanley Cup Final after taking over with eight games remaining in the regular season. Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche completed a trade sending forward Ross Colton to the Nashville Predators, giving new Predators GM Chris Mac Farland cap flexibility for his roster reconstruction. In Philadelphia, the Flyers acquired goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit from Toronto in a move aimed at strengthening their crease depth and defensive corps. These transactions set up what promises to be an active offseason as teams prepare for the 2026-27 campaign, with early Stanley Cup odds favoring Carolina at +700, followed by Colorado at +800 and Vegas at +850.

Broadcasting Shake-Up

The NHL announced its 2025 playoffs averaged 1.8 million viewers, marking the most-watched postseason in U.S. history. However, the league faces a significant transition as "Hockey Night in Canada" will not return to CBC after nearly 75 years on the public broadcaster, ending an era that has been woven into the nation's hockey fabric since 1952.

PWHL Awards & Player Reflections

Aerin Frankel captured the Billie Jean King MVP award while leading the Boston Fleet to a dominant performance at the Professional Women's Hockey League awards ceremony. On the men's side, Vegas star Mitch Marner spoke openly about mental health struggles during his nine seasons in Toronto, describing "dark moments" that preceded his trade to the Golden Knights last summer.

Season Outlook

Early power rankings suggest the Metropolitan Division will feature increased competition next season as teams retool through trades and free agency. With Carolina, Colorado, and Vegas opening as the top three favorites, and Edmonton, Florida, and Tampa Bay all listed at 11-1 or 12-1 odds, the Stanley Cup race appears wide open heading into what figures to be a transformative offseason.