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Hurricanes' Eric Robinson, Once Coached By Guy Gaudreau, Trying To Win For 'Hollydell Boys'
Long before Eric Robinson became an important depth piece for the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup final, he was on the ice for five hours a day with coach Guy Gaudreau and the 'Hollydell Boys.'
The Wraparound: Was Jon Cooper More Deserving Of The Jack Adams Award Than Sabres' Ruff?
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Adam Kierszenblat discuss Jon Cooper's Jack Adams win, whether the Canucks should draft Caleb Malhotra, the Stanley Cup final, draft combine and more.
How Gavin McKenna Prepared For Tough Questions At The NHL Draft Combine: 'It's How You Manage These Things'
Potential No. 1 NHL draft pick Gavin McKenna has spent the past two years working with a former actor who trains prospects across sports on what to say and how to say it. That training has gone into action.
2026 NHL Draft Combine Schedule, Changes And Previous Records
Most of the 2026 NHL draft class is in Buffalo to interview with teams and undergo fitness testing. Here's what you need to know about the schedule, changes for the fitness testing this year and more.
Minnesota Wild's Marcus Foligno Wins NHL's King Clancy Trophy
Marcus Foligno won the King Clancy Trophy, which goes to a player who exemplifies leadership on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Could The Ducks Trade A Young Defenseman? Will The Leafs Trade A Goalie?
Mason McTavish garners most of the attention in the rumor mill, but there's speculation suggesting the Ducks could also trade a D-man. Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs might move a goalie.
NHL Playoffs Tracker: Stanley Cup Final Odds, Latest Stories As Of June 4
The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes will battle again on Thursday in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final. Here's your NHL playoff update.
Jon Cooper Winning The NHL's Jack Adams Award Was Extremely Overdue
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper could be a Hockey Hall of Famer one day. That's how good he is. And yet, he won the Jack Adams Award in 2025-26 for the first time.
Ranking Four Reported Maple Leafs Coaching Candidates, From Roy To Van Ryn
With 15 interviews reportedly completed for the Toronto Maple Leafs' vacant coaching position, which of the reported candidates could be the best fit?
Aho, Hurricanes' Top Line Searches For Missing Spark After Losing Cup Final Opener To Golden Knights
While the Hurricanes battled in a 5-4 Game 1 loss, their vaunted top line of Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov and Seth Jarvis continued a troubling playoff trend of minimal production and fleeting offensive zone time.
The Hockey News Big Show: How Are The Golden Knights Getting These Comeback Wins?
Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final, Maple Leafs coaching rumors, the new All-Star Game format and more.
Top 100 NHL Players In 2026: 1 To 10
The best of the best made our top 100 NHL players list. The top 10 are on yet another level.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Is Mathew Barzal On The Trade Block? Are The Leafs Interested In Vincent Trocheck?
The Islanders want to free up some cap space, but will they move Mathew Barzal to do so? Meanwhile, there's speculation the Maple Leafs reached out to the Rangers about center Vincent Trocheck.
NHL Nugget: How Champions Appear On The Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup has existed for more than a century. Every time champions are crowned, their names are engraved on the Cup in a special process.
NHL Playoffs Tracker: Stanley Cup Final Odds, Latest Stories As Of June 3
The Vegas Golden Knights became the first road team in NHL history to open the Stanley Cup final with a multi-goal comeback win on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Here's your NHL playoff update.
Hurricanes Let Game 1 Slip Away After Mistakes And Silent Stars Negate Hot Start
After storming out to an early lead and battling back to tie it late, the Hurricanes watched Game 1 slip through their fingers as Tomas Hertl's late goal lifted the Golden Knights to a 5-4 victory in Raleigh.
Stanley Cup Final: Tomas Hertl Is The Vegas Golden Knights' Hero In High-Scoring Game 1
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final after Tomas Hertl scored with 3:24 remaining in the third period.
All-Star 11 Games: NHL, NHLPA Put 'A Lot Of Brainpower' In Creating New All-Star Weekend Format
Four countries and a "rest of world" squad will clash in the 2027 NHL All-Star Game tournament. Gary Bettman, Bill Daly, Marty Walsh and Ron Hainsey discussed the new weekend format and Russia's participation.
Top 100 NHL Players In 2026: 11 To 20
The Penguins' Sidney Crosby, Jets' Connor Hellebuyck and Bruins' David Pastrnak are listed between 11th and 20th on The Hockey News' top 100 NHL players ranking following the regular season.
How Hurricanes And Golden Knights Proved There Is No Single Blueprint For Winning
The Carolina Hurricanes have drafted and developed a core while using trades and free agency to round out their roster, while the Vegas Golden Knights are focused less on the draft and more on acquiring players in their prime.
The Wraparound: Could Canadiens' Patrik Laine Thrive With A Change Of Scenery?
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Frank Zawrazky discuss Zach Werenski's Norris Trophy win, the futures of Patrik Laine and Brendan Gallagher, the Leafs' new front office hiring and more.
Reacting To Chris MacFarland Leaving Avalanche To Become Predators' GM And Hockey Ops President
Former Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland was hired Tuesday as the Nashville Predators' GM and president of hockey operations. Not only was it a savvy hire, but it makes a different team look bad.
NHL Rumor Roundup: What's Next For The Montreal Canadiens?
The Montreal Canadiens exceeded expectations by reaching the Eastern Conference final. However, management doesn't intend to rest on its laurels during the off-season.
The Hockey News Predicts The 2026 Stanley Cup Final Winner
Who will win the Stanley Cup between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights, and who will win the Conn Smythe Trophy? We asked TheHockeyNews.com writers and editors to give their predictions.
Who Will Score The Most Points, Goals In Stanley Cup Final?
Will the Stanley Cup final feature dark horses and unlikely sources putting up the most goals and points, or will an NHL star shine under the brightest spotlight? Gary Pearson makes his predictions.