
Makar’s $20 Million Deal Sets the Stage for a Busy NHL Off-Season
As the NHL's July 1 deadline looms, top defenseman Cale Makar's looming $20 million contract and a cascade of high-profile negotiations reshape the league's financial landscape.
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As the NHL's July 1 deadline looms, top defenseman Cale Makar's looming $20 million contract and a cascade of high-profile negotiations reshape the league's financial landscape.

The Carolina Hurricanes' championship run featured 19 alumni of U.S. college hockey, including Hobey Baker winner Jack Eichel and Olympic gold‑medalists, underscoring the NCAA's role in developing elite talent.

The Carolina Hurricanes secured their first championship since 2006, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in a series defined by goaltending changes, injury setbacks and a comparatively easier Eastern Conference path.

Ken Morrow remains the sole player to have captured both an Olympic gold medal and the Stanley Cup in the same year. With the U.S. Olympic team now a contender, teammates Jaccob Slavin, Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin stand on the brink of replicating his milestone.

The recent Olympic triumph has placed Jaccob Slavin, Jack Eichel, Noah Hanifin and others on the brink of a feat last achieved by Ken Morrow over four decades ago.

From Ken Morrow’s 1980 breakthrough to Jaccob Slavin’s pursuit, the intersection of Olympic triumph and NHL supremacy continues to captivate hockey fans.

A look at the only few athletes who have captured both an Olympic gold medal and the Stanley Cup in the same year, and the modern players eyeing that rare double.

Ken Morrow remains the only player to win Olympic gold and the Stanley Cup in the same year, and his achievement is inspiring a new generation of American talent.

Following the Olympic gold‑medal game, NHL players return to their clubs with renewed purpose, navigating lingering rivalries and mutual respect while eyeing the Stanley Cup.

A panel of Hockey Show analysts combined their expertise to produce a consensus top‑10 ranking for the 2026 NHL Draft, highlighting standout performances and future possibilities.
USA Hockey reveals the 2026‑27 Kroger College Series home schedule, featuring single‑game visits from Boston College, Bowling Green State University, and the University of Michigan, a two‑game series with Maryville University, and a matchup against Trine University, all while showcasing a roster of elite prospects.

The UNLV Skatin' Rebels have captured a national ACHA title, upset a Division I powerhouse, and are poised to pursue Division I status with community and financial support.

From beating Denver to eyeing a larger arena, the UNLV Skatin' Rebels are leveraging on‑ice success, campus camaraderie and a expanding fan base to make the case for Division I admission.

Jonny Brodzinski is expected to leave the Rangers as an unrestricted free agent this summer, while the Blackhawks consider options for Andre Burakovsky, Brendan Gallagher's agent talks with the Canucks, and Golden Knights' defensemen gear up for the Final.

A surprising wave of newborns has joined the Stanley Cup playoffs, as players from the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights balance the pressures of competition with the joys of impending parenthood.

A look at how the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights are navigating the Stanley Cup playoffs while welcoming new babies.

The Stanley Cup Final pits the Vegas Golden Knights against the Carolina Hurricanes, a series where analysts slightly favor the Hurricanes. Key players, draft connections, and playoff narratives shape the buildup.

Carter Hart is poised to start Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final for the Vegas Golden Knights, a milestone that follows a high‑profile legal case, a league suspension and a team‑driven effort to manage media scrutiny.

The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes have taken markedly different routes to the Final, blending aggressive star acquisitions with patient player development.

The championship series opens in Raleigh, featuring two teams stacked with goal‑scorers and key players ready to make an impact.

The Stanley Cup Final opens in Raleigh with the Carolina Hurricanes facing the Vegas Golden Knights, two teams distinguished by deep rosters, elite goaltending and players eyeing both Olympic gold and the championship.

The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights bring unprecedented offensive depth to the Stanley Cup Final, with both teams boasting record numbers of goal‑scorers and key players poised to make an impact.

John Tortorella has steered the Vegas Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final in just nine weeks, overturning early struggles and forging a resilient, feedback‑driven culture that could redefine the team's future.

Mark Stone's long‑awaited return for Game 3 of the Western Conference Final brings a boost to the Vegas Golden Knights, who hold a 2-0 series advantage over the Colorado Avalanche.