Swedish Defenseman Malte Gustafsson Emerges as Top Prospect for St. Louis Blues
A Swedish defenseman with size, reach and SHL experience is drawing attention as the Blues eye a defensive overhaul ahead of the upcoming draft.
Jun 7, 2026
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Connor McDavid clinches fifth Ted Lindsay Award, matching Gretzky’s record
McDavid’s fifth Lindsay Award ties him with Wayne Gretzky, highlighting a season in which he led the NHL with 138 points and 90 assists.
Jun 7, 2026
University of New Mexico’s Men’s Club Hockey Team Eyes 2026‑27 Season with New Coach and Talent
The Lobos' club hockey program is gearing up for the upcoming season, highlighting new leadership, a blend of local and out‑of‑state players, and a commitment to growing the sport in New Mexico.
Jun 7, 2026
Jakub Rychlovsky’s North American Chapter Ends with a Return to Czech Roots
Jakub Rychlovsky weighed offers from Europe but ultimately re‑signed with his former Czech club after a stint with the Grand Rapids Griffins that sharpened his game and mindset.
Jun 7, 2026
Maple Leafs Eye Pavelski for Coaching Role Amid Playoff Pressure
The Leafs are considering veteran forward Joe Pavelski for their head‑coach vacancy, weighing his leadership against the urgency to return to the postseason.
Jun 7, 2026
Marlies Eye Canning Trophy as Eagles Pursue Clarke Crown
The Toronto Marlies moved within one win of the Richard F. Canning Trophy after a 5‑1 victory over the Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton Penguins, while the Colorado Eagles hold a 3‑2 lead over the Chicago Wolves in the Western Conference finals.
Jun 7, 2026
Danish Ice Hockey Union Teams with Concordium in Crypto Sponsorship Experiment
The Danish Ice Hockey Union has partnered with Concordium to receive sponsorship fees in CCD tokens, locking them for a year while planning a verified‑fan programme and agentic commerce, despite the volatility of crypto markets.
Jun 7, 2026
Larkin’s Trade Request Looms Over Red Wings’ Roster Moves
Dylan Larkin has asked to leave Detroit, a move complicated by his no‑trade clause and five remaining contract years. The Red Wings are hunting for a No. 2 center and a scoring winger, while Alex DeBrincat weighs his next steps amid a looming unrestricted free‑agent status.
Jun 7, 2026
Blue Jackets Reflect on Bronze Medal Game and Look Ahead to Draft and Free Agency
The Columbus Blue Jackets concluded a competitive season with a bronze‑medal game against Norway, highlighted by strong play from Robert Thomas, while the front office evaluates pending free agents and the upcoming NHL Draft pick.
Jun 7, 2026
Golden Knights Take Command, Vasilevskiy Honored, Lucic Bids Farewell
The Golden Knights lead the Stanley Cup Final, Andrei Vasilevskiy receives the Vezina Trophy, Milan Lucic retires, and the Bruins outline their offseason plan amid trade rumors and NCAA eligibility changes.
Jun 7, 2026
Stanley Cup Final delivers record-breaking drama as Avalanche sit out
The series between Carolina and Vegas has set unprecedented scoring marks and sparked trade speculation across the league.
Jun 7, 2026
AI‑Powered Air‑Hockey Robot Learns by Simulated Mistakes
A team from the University of British Columbia built an air‑hockey robot that masters the game through virtual practice, demonstrating a training method that could reshape how autonomous systems learn.
Jun 7, 2026
Minnesota Wild Prospects Hunter Haight and Riley Heidt Eye NHL Futures
Hunter Haight and Riley Heidt are making strides in the AHL, with Haight’s power‑play impact and Heidt’s playmaking flashes hinting at NHL readiness.
Jun 7, 2026
Wisconsin Badgers Dominate PWHL Mock Draft with Four Top‑Ten Picks
The latest PWHL mock draft from The Hockey News showcases a historic haul for the Wisconsin Badgers, with four players slated among the top ten selections. Highlighting the draft are star defenseman Caroline Harvey, projected No. 1 overall, and forwards Laila Edwards, Kirsten Simms, and Lacey Eden, each poised to make a significant impact.
Jun 7, 2026
Historic Opening Stretch in the Stanley Cup Final
The first three games of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final have produced a cascade of records, from Mitch Marner's lightning‑quick hat trick to a combined 28 goals that eclipse a 45‑year‑old benchmark.
Jun 7, 2026
Golden Knights Edge Hurricanes in Overtime Thriller
A dramatic overtime win gives the Vegas Golden Knights a 2-1 series lead, highlighted by Marner's historic hat trick and Theodore's redemption.
Jun 7, 2026
NHL Draft Rumors and Playoff Highlights: Flyers, Canadiens, and More
The Philadelphia Flyers are weighing their first‑round choices, while trade chatter involves John Carlson, Dylan Larkin and a possible Dan Vladar extension. Meanwhile, near‑misses on Matthew Knies and Alexis Lafrenière and a record‑setting performance by Mitch Marner add drama to the postseason.
Jun 7, 2026
Kate Leary Returns to Boston College as Assistant Coach
Former Boston College star Kate Leary rejoins the program as an assistant coach, bringing decades of elite playing experience and a master's degree in sports administration.
Jun 7, 2026
India’s Men’s Hockey Team Preps for Crucial European Fixtures in June 2026
The Indian men's hockey squad, led by Harmanpreet Singh, is heading into a packed European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025‑26, facing top teams in Brussels, Rotterdam and London while aiming to build experience for upcoming global tournaments.
Jun 7, 2026
Alexander Alexeyev to Join KHL’s Salavat After Penguins Deal
After a stint with the AHL’s Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton Penguins, Alexander Alexeyev is set to sign a two‑year deal with Salavat Yulaev of the KHL, bringing a blend of NHL experience and playoff poise to Russian hockey.
Jun 7, 2026
NCAA Revises Age Eligibility Rules, Opening Door for Hockey Players
The NCAA's latest adjustment to eligibility criteria marks a significant shift for college hockey, aligning with stakeholder input and reducing legal uncertainty for the classes of 2025 and 2026.
Jun 7, 2026
Historic Surge in Stanley Cup Final: Vegas and Carolina Rewrite the Narrative
The opening three games of the Stanley Cup Final have turned into a showcase of unprecedented offensive fireworks, with the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes trading records at a breakneck pace.
Jun 7, 2026
AI‑Powered Air‑Hockey Robot Learns Entirely in Simulation
UBC students train an air‑hockey robot entirely in simulation, then unleash it on human opponents, achieving millimetre‑accurate control and thousands of simultaneous games on a standard laptop.
Jun 7, 2026
Golden Knights Rally to Stun Hurricanes in Double‑Overtime Thriller
In Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Vegas Golden Knights erased a four‑goal deficit to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 5‑4 in double overtime, seizing a 2‑1 lead in the series.
Jun 7, 2026