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2026 Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights series preview
Two teams who were built differently but play similarly compete for their second Cups.
Will Jason Robertson still be a Dallas Star next season?
There’s some wonder about Robertson’s status in Dallas, and whether he’ll be on the move this summer.
Report: Wild’s director of amateur scouting Judd Brackett leaves team
Brackett has been key in building out the Minnesota Wild, after a starring role with the Vancouver Canucks.
Norway wins first-ever IIHF World Championship medal after beating Canada for bronze
Canada has not won bronze since the 1990s.
How did the Golden Knights sweep the Avalanche?
Steve Peters joined Daily Faceoff Live on Sunday to break down what worked for Vegas in the sweep.
2026 NHL Draft Hub: Scouting reports, rankings, interviews and so much more
Get set for the NHL Draft by catching up on stories from throughout the 2025-26 season.
Top 10 ‘big guy’ prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft
If your team is looking to add some size in the crease, or some muscle up front, these 10 players are right up your alley.
Claude Lemieux’s brain to be donated for study on long-term CTE
Lemieux passed at the age of 60 due to suicide earlier this week.
NHL all-star Dennis Hull passes away at 81
Hull was one of the most consistent scorers in the history of the Chicago Black Hawks. in the post-expansion era.
Switzerland, Finland advance to 2026 IIHF World Championship gold medal game
Canada and Norway will play in the bronze-medal game earlier on Sunday.
Which projected 2026 draft prospects outside the top 10 could make the NHL immediately?
Power forward Ethan Belchetz is one of the under-the-radar prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft who could make an immediate impact next season at the NHL level.
Does Connor Hellebuyck move on from the Jets this summer?
Matt Larkin breaks down why Hellebuyck may still give the Winnipeg Jets another chance on Daily Faceoff.
Top 10 ‘small guy’ prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft
Shorter players are always discounted at the NHL Draft, but these 10 players are hoping to change that.
Debating the biggest ‘What if?’ in Stanley Cup playoff history
Which bad bounce, missed call or untimely injury echoes forever in NHL postseason lore?
Top 50 NHL UFAs of 2026: Boone Jenner now the No. 1 center in a bone-dry market
With Malkin and Coyle re-signing, the few decent pivots available are about to get P.A.I.D.
Latvia, Lithuania among countries that won’t play hockey tournaments against Belarus
Belarus has recently been reinstated to compete in three IIHF tournaments for the 2025-26 season.
‘We’re still far off, and we know it’: Canadiens’ Hutson on Eastern Conference Final loss
Montreal was beaten and battered in a five-game defeat at the hands of Carolina in the Eastern Conference Final.
Hurricanes to play Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final after eliminating Canadiens
The Hurricanes rattled off four straight wins over the Canadiens after dropping Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final.
2026 Stanley Cup Final to begin June 2
Vegas won both meetings between the two clubs this season, outscoring Carolina 10-4.
Could Albert Smits work himself into the higher end of the 2026 defenseman draft class?
Smits impressed in Latvia’s run at the IIHF World Championships this spring.
What would a dream offseason look like for the Blue Jackets?
After missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs in each of the past six years, the Columbus Blue Jackets have to get this offseason right.
Lightning sign Benjamin Rautiainen to entry-level contract
Rautiainen had 25 goals and 52 assists with Tappara Tampere of the SM-liiga this season.
How many projected top-10 2026 draft prospects can jump to the NHL right away?
There are a number of notable prospects heading into the draft, but how many could make an impact in the NHL next year?
Which team should target Mason McTavish this summer?
McTavish is coming off a season of 17 goals and 24 assists in 75 games.
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