
Manny Malhotra Takes the Helm of the Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks named Manny Malhotra as head coach after a dismal season, appointing him to lead a team that will hold the third overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
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The Canucks named Manny Malhotra as head coach after a dismal season, appointing him to lead a team that will hold the third overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have appointed Judd Brackett as Assistant General Manager, Player Evaluation and Freddie Hamilton as Chief of Staff, bringing together deep scouting expertise and strategic business experience.

With a surplus of wingers and defensemen, the Flyers are poised to leverage their assets to climb the draft rankings and secure the highly touted center.

A torn ankle ligament has sidelined Chris Richards for the upcoming match, prompting coach Mauricio Pochettino to reassess the U.S. defensive options before the 2026 World Cup.

Despite modest scoring numbers, Caleb Malhotra’s blend of size, defensive responsibility and playoff performance has vaulted him into serious consideration for the Canucks’ top pick, drawing praise from scouts and analysts alike.

The Detroit Red Wings have not made the playoffs in ten years. With financial resources, a deep prospect pool, and a clear need for a top-six center and defensive upgrades, General Manager Steve Yzerman faces a critical offseason that could finally end the drought.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are weighing veteran free agents, evaluating trade rumors, and scouting draft prospects ahead of a pivotal offseason.

After just one season, the Seattle Torrent have dismissed head coach Steve O’Rourke, whose brief tenure was marked by injuries, underperformance and a last‑place finish in the league.

The Yadaa.at Kalé girls soccer team will hold a ceremony before their game against Ketchikan, spotlighting seniors headed to universities in Canada and the United States.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League adds a twelfth franchise in San Jose, California, marking its first entry into the state and doubling its size since 2023.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced its latest expansion, bringing a twelfth franchise to San Jose that will call the SAP Center home. Backed by Mark Walter and Kimbra, the move reflects a surge of interest after the Milan Cortina Olympics and a deep pool of prospects.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League will add a San Jose franchise for the 2026‑27 season, joining a Bay Area scene that already hosts successful NWSL and WNBA teams, while the league seeks a more balanced footprint across North America.

The 2026 Asian Hockey Championship features 33 teams with creative names that honor Asian culture and hockey, drawing over 500 participants and celebrating music, dance and martial arts alongside elite and recreational competition.