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Last updated: June 17, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Front Office Moves

The Nashville Predators hired Jamie Langenbrunner as a special assistant to general manager Chris Mac Farland, marking a strategic front office expansion for the franchise. In Las Vegas, the Golden Knights promoted Ryan Craig to head coach on Wednesday, tasking the former AHL coach with steering the NHL club following the departure of John Tortorella just one day prior.

Draft and Roster Transactions

Draft positioning dominated the headlines as the Sharks acquired Michael Kesselring in a deal that sent the 20th overall pick to the Buffalo Sabres. The trade allows the Sharks, who already command the second overall selection in next week's draft, to swap their 27th pick while bolstering their blue line with the addition of Kesselring. Meanwhile, professional women's hockey hit a major milestone as the Vancouver Goldeneyes selected standout NCAA defenseman and 2026 Olympic gold medalist Caroline Harvey with the first overall pick in the Professional Women's Hockey League entry draft.