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On July 1 the Boston Bruins executed a flurry of trades and contracts, moving out goaltender Joonas Korpisalo and bringing in a mix of veteran depth and promising talent as they aim to bolster their roster for the upcoming season.
On the first day of NHL free agency, the Boston Bruins signed defensemen Connor Clifton and Jordan Harris, acquired Will Borgen from the New York Rangers, and swapped goaltender Joonas Korpisalo for forward Kalle Vaisanen and a draft pick, while also inkling several players to two‑way contracts.
The Ducks announced deals with Judd Caulfield, James Hamblin, Corey Schueneman and Jett Woo, each bringing a blend of NHL exposure and AHL productivity.
Veteran netminder Laurent Brossoit inks a 2026‑27 contract with the Anaheim Ducks, adding depth and playoff pedigree after a season lost to injury and a strong AHL showing with the San Jose Barracuda.
The Philadelphia Flyers have agreed to terms with forwards Jack Studnicka, Danila Klimovich, Zach Aston‑Reese and defenseman Cam Dineen, each inking multi‑year contracts that add depth and experience to the roster.
The Colorado Avalanche have signed defenseman Noah Juulsen to a two‑year deal through 2028, highlighting his recent playoff contributions and community involvement.
Nikita Tolopilo, a 26‑year‑old netminder for the Vancouver Canucks, rejected a 35‑40 million ruble contract from the KHL in favor of a North American career path, leaving the team with critical decisions about its goaltending depth.
A decisive Game 7 between the Colorado Eagles and Chicago Wolves will determine the Western Conference champion of the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs, setting up a potential finals clash with the Toronto Marlies. Key performances, injury impacts, and power‑play efficiency shape the narrative.
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 Vancouver Canucks announced the appointment of Manny Malhotra as head coach, elevating him from his successful tenure with the AHL's Abbotsford Canucks. The move comes as the franchise seeks to rebuild around young talent, highlighted by a potential selection of Malhotra's son in the upcoming draft.
Konsta Helenius capped a stellar year with a gold‑medal overtime winner for Finland, while Noah Steen’s sudden‑death strike gave Norway its first top‑level medal.
The Grand Rapids Griffins lost 2‑1 to the Chicago Wolves in the opening game of the Central Division final, while the Vancouver Canucks announced the Sedin twins as co‑presidents of hockey operations and promoted Ryan Johnson to general manager. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers terminated head coach Kris Knoblauch after three seasons.
After 13 years of development work, Ryan Johnson ascends to general manager of the Vancouver Canucks, while Daniel and Henrik Sedin join the front office and Francesco Aquilini praises the new team.
Ryan Johnson's rise to general manager of the Vancouver Canucks brings a decade‑long internal journey, the Sedin brothers' new leadership roles, and a focused draft plan for 2026.
The Vancouver Canucks announced a reshaping of their front office, elevating Henrik and Daniel Sedin to co‑presidents while promoting longtime executive Ryan Johnson to general manager, marking a new chapter after Jim Rutherford’s exit.
Ryan Johnson, who has served as assistant general manager since 2013, is expected to be elevated to general manager as the Vancouver Canucks announce a sweeping front‑office reorganisation.
Ryan Johnson, a longtime insider with the Vancouver Canucks, is being considered for a newly created leadership position, backed by Jim Rutherford and potentially joining the Sedin twins in the front office.
The Vancouver Canucks are considering Ryan Johnson, longtime assistant GM and current Abbotsford Canucks chief, for the newly created Head of Hockey Operations role, with President Jim Rutherford publicly endorsing his promotion.