
Eeli Tolvanen’s Seattle Tenure Ends as Kraken Pursue New Forward
After three seasons, Tolvanen’s two‑way production dipped and the Kraken are poised to reshape their wing corps ahead of the upcoming free‑agency period.
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After three seasons, Tolvanen’s two‑way production dipped and the Kraken are poised to reshape their wing corps ahead of the upcoming free‑agency period.

General manager Kyle Dubas says the Penguins will stick with a roster built around prospects and bargain free agents, while veteran Ron Francis steps into a senior advisory role that could shape the club’s future.

A look at Curley's storied career, from ECAC championships to international play, that led to her Hall of Fame selection.

Patrice Bergeron’s induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame celebrates a career defined by leadership, two‑way excellence and a Stanley Cup championship.

Keith Tkachuk’s election to the Hockey Hall of Fame’s 2026 class has ignited a conversation among analysts and fans, even as the Tkachuk family celebrates a parallel on‑ice development.

A look at Burke’s storied career, from his playing days at Providence College to his recent leadership of the Professional Women’s Hockey League Players Association, ahead of his 2026 Hall of Fame induction.

From Vezina Trophy glory to a Stanley Cup Final run, Rinne’s career is honored in the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class, where his contributions to the Predators and to Finland’s hockey rise are highlighted.

After learning he would be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame while at home in Finland, veteran goaltender Pekka Rinne looked back on a 15‑year odyssey that delivered a Vezina Trophy, a Presidents’ Trophy and a Stanley Cup Final appearance, while also shaping the next generation of European net‑minders.

Patrice Bergeron, the longtime captain of the Boston Bruins, has been selected for the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. The ceremony will take place on November 9 in Toronto, where his No. 37 will be retired and his contributions to the sport celebrated.

The Hockey Hall of Fame revealed its 2026 inductees on Monday, spotlighting Brian Burke, Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price, Pekka Rinne, Keith Tkachuk, Cindy Curley, and the leadership of Ron Francis.

Patrice Bergeron, the longtime Boston Bruins captain, will be enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame this November, capping a two‑decade career that includes six Selke Trophies, a Stanley Cup and multiple international gold medals.

After a 15‑year career that defined Montreal’s net, Carey Price is set to be enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame alongside a distinguished group of players and builders.

The Seattle Kraken are finalizing a four‑year, $21 million deal with winger Bobby McMann, while former GM Ron Francis joins the Pittsburgh Penguins and veteran Justin Schultz returns as a player development coach.

Ron Francis, a Hall‑of‑Fame center who captured two Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins, is set to advise the team, while veteran defenseman Justin Schultz returns to Seattle as a player development coach. Young centerman Logan Morrison also secures a new contract with the Kraken after a breakout AHL season.

The Carolina Hurricanes' defense‑first run ended when the Detroit Red Wings limited them to under three goals per game, a feat not achieved since 1949. Coach Paul Maurice refused consolation, while Arturs Irbe’s stellar goaltending and Ron Francis’s acknowledgment highlighted the series.

Despite a disciplined playoff run that saw the Hurricanes defeat New Jersey, Montreal and Toronto, a 1.67 goals‑against average from goalie Arturs Irbe wasn't enough as Detroit completed a sweep.

The NHL offseason has already delivered a flurry of headlines, from blockbuster trade rumors to unexpected free‑agency decisions that could reshape next season’s rosters.

Recent trades, contract extensions and front‑office appointments are reshaping team rosters and strategies as the NHL approaches its free‑agency period.

From the Maple Leafs' blockbuster deal to the Penguins' front office reshuffle, the rumor mill is in overdrive.
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced the hiring of Ron Francis as special advisor of hockey operations, tasking the Hall of Famer with shaping the roster, negotiating contracts and steering the franchise back toward championship contention.

After a decade of building rosters in Seattle and Carolina, Ron Francis is set to influence the Penguins’ future, bringing a proven eye for talent and a deep personal connection to the franchise.

Ron Francis, a Hockey Hall of Famer and former Penguins star, has rejoined the organization as a special advisor for hockey operations, bringing his championship pedigree and deep connections to the team.

Former Seattle Kraken president Ron Francis is returning to the Pittsburgh Penguins in a newly created advisory role, bringing decades of NHL experience and a proven track record of building championship teams.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have appointed Ron Francis as a Special Advisor for Hockey Operations, bringing championship experience and front‑office acumen to a team poised to contend.