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Last updated: June 17, 2026, 2:44 AM ET

Coaching & Trades

John Tortorella will not return as Golden Knights coach despite guiding them to the Stanley Cup Final after taking over with eight games remaining in the regular season. The Flyers completed a trade for goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit from Toronto, adding depth to their roster ahead of free agency. Meanwhile, the Avalanche freed up salary cap space by sending forward Ross Colton to the Predators in Nashville's first move under new GM Chris Mac Farland.

League News

The NHL set a viewership record for the 2026 playoffs with an average of 1.8 million U.S. viewers, marking the most-watched postseason in league history. to 2027, the Hurricanes opened as +700 favorites to win the Stanley Cup, followed by the Avalanche at +800 and Golden Knights at +850, while the Oilers, Panthers and Lightning were listed at 11-1, 11-1 and 12-1 respectively. In early power rankings, teams stacked up based on roster moves and draft positioning, with emphasis on goaltending depth and defensive upgrades this offseason.

Broadcasting & Awards

After nearly 75 years on CBC, "Hockey Night in Canada will not return to the public broadcaster" next season, ending a cornerstone of Canadian sports television. On the women's side, the Boston Fleet dominated PWHL awards as Aerin Frankel captured both the Billie Jean King MVP trophy and goaltender of the year honors, leading a clean sweep of major individual accolades for the expansion franchise.