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The Hockey Show breaks down the opening games of the Stanley Cup Final, Dylan Larkin's trade request, All-Star Game changes, Maple Leafs' internal dynamics, and a surprising father‑son moment in Carolina.
Cliff Fletcher, a Hall of Fame builder whose career spanned decades and included a Stanley Cup with the Flames and key moves for the Maple Leafs, has died at age 90.
Cliff Fletcher, a towering figure in the National Hockey League, died at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy that stretched across seven decades of professional hockey.
Cliff Fletcher, a pioneering executive whose seven‑decade tenure in the NHL spanned scouting, general management and advisory roles, died at 90, leaving a legacy of innovative team building and a Stanley Cup with the Calgary Flames.
Despite ample cap space, the Chicago Blackhawks confront a thin pool of elite forwards, prompting a search for both skill and physicality.
Meta removed 39 pages that falsely claimed NHL stars had cancer, using AI‑generated content and homoglyphs to profit from traffic and manipulate playoff interest.
Dylan Larkin has asked to be moved, citing a desire to restore the Red Wings' competitiveness. With a full no‑trade clause and five years left on his contract, his potential departure is drawing interest from several top teams.
Judd Brackett’s transition to the Maple Leafs raises the stakes for five promising players whose performances may finally settle the debate over his drafting legacy.
From Roman Kantserov's eagerly awaited arrival in Chicago to the Jack Adams Award controversy and a flurry of coaching interviews, the NHL's off‑season moves promise major reshuffles for several franchises.
The Anaheim Ducks and Toronto Maple Leafs are at the center of trade speculation, as looming contracts and a thin free‑agent goalie market shape potential moves for Mason McTavish, Olen Zellweger, Matthew Knies, Morgan Rielly and several netminders.
The Golden Knights chase a 2-0 series advantage, the Hurricanes' lone playoff losses, Boston's potential trade target, Jon Cooper's Jack Adams triumph, Patrick Roy's Maple Leafs prospects, Patrik Elias' new GM role, Toews' possible retirement, Blackhawks' trade openness, Flyers' $8 million offer to John Carlson, and Demidov's upcoming free‑agent status.
The Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton Penguins forced a tie in the Eastern Conference Final, while the Maple Leafs search for a new coach and several key players face uncertain futures.
The latest episode of The Hockey News Big Show brings together former NHLer Drew Shore, analyst Ryan Kennedy, and commentator Michael Traikos to unpack Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final, examine Frederik Andersen’s performance, and explore potential coaching fits for the Toronto Maple Leafs, while also touching on All‑Star format changes and NCAA eligibility proposals.
Brett Hull, a Hall of Famer, has thrown his support behind Bob Probert’s bid for induction, citing the player’s impact as an elite enforcer and his contributions to the game.
With the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs must decide whether to select Ivar Stenberg, a Swedish forward whose SHL and World Junior performances have positioned him as the most NHL‑ready candidate, or to pursue alternative prospects such as Gavin McKenna.
Brett Hull and other former players rally behind Bob Probert's Hall of Fame candidacy, sparking a broader conversation about enforcers' place in hockey history.
From a 42‑save debut to clutch victories over Tampa Bay and Toronto, Cam Talbot’s two‑year stint with the Red Wings delivered memorable moments before younger net‑minders prepare to take the reins.
Manny Malhotra has been named head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, becoming the first person of South Asian descent to lead an NHL team. The move follows a distinguished playing and coaching career and is part of a broader push for inclusion in the league.
Upper Deck’s debut of game‑worn jersey cards for NHL rookies links each card to a player’s jersey number, includes a 1‑of‑1 autographed variation, and will launch on June 3 as part of the 2025‑26 Extended Series.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have extended forward Connor Dewar through the next two seasons, rewarding his career‑year performance and blue‑collar work ethic. General Manager Kyle Dubas praised the player’s competitiveness, while teammates Blake Lizotte and Noel Acciari highlight the chemistry that made their fourth line one of the league’s most effective.
The Avalanche's first move, the Lightning's trade for Pridham, and the Maple Leafs' front-office addition set the stage for a busy trade season, with teams eyeing RFA defensemen and UFA forwards.
Judd Brackett, the Minnesota Wild’s long‑time architect of player development, announced this week that he will join the Toronto Maple Leafs as an assistant general manager, prompting a reshuffle of the franchise’s hockey operations.
From fabricated coach rumors to salary‑cap anxieties, the sport’s undercurrents are as dynamic as a power play, while a weekend ride to Wilkes‑Barre offers a quiet counterpoint
Finland secured a dramatic overtime win at the IIHF World Championships, Norway captured bronze, and Patrice Bergeron was inducted into the Hall of Fame, while NHL front offices shift and the Memorial Cup concludes.