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BREAKING: Jim Rutherford Stepping Away From Canucks Day-to-Day Operations
Jim Rutherford announced he will transition to an advisory role with the Vancouver Canucks following the NHL Draft.
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BREAKING: Toronto Maple Leafs Win NHL Draft Lottery Top Pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs have secured the first overall selection in the NHL Draft following the lottery results.
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2026 NHL Draft Order: Toronto Maple Leafs Secure No. 1 Pick in Lottery Shocker
The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, securing the No. 1 overall pick. Check out the full top 16 draft order and analysis of prospect Gavin McKenna.
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Toronto Maple Leafs Win NHL Draft Lottery Following Major Front Office Overhaul
The Toronto Maple Leafs have secured the first overall pick in the NHL Draft Lottery, providing a major boost to the franchise following sweeping front office changes and their first missed postseason since 2016.
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BREAKING: Toronto Wins NHL Draft Lottery and First Pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the NHL Draft Lottery and will pick first overall, per @FriedgeHNIC.
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Matthew Schaefer Leads 2025-26 Calder Trophy Finalists After Standout Rookie Year
The NHL has officially announced Matthew Schaefer, Ivan Demidov, and Beckett Sennecke as the three finalists for the 2025-26 Calder Memorial Trophy, recognizing the league's most outstanding rookie.
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BREAKING: San Jose Sharks Secure Second Overall Draft Pick
The San Jose Sharks have secured the second overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft following the lottery results.
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BREAKING: NHL Draft Lottery Coverage Begins Today on Sportsnet
NHL Draft Lottery coverage begins today on Sportsnet, followed by Game 2 of the Wild vs. Avalanche playoff series.
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BREAKING: Gavin McKenna Will Not Join Team Canada Roster
Gavin McKenna will not join Team Canada's Men's World Championship roster following a group decision by Hockey Canada and his representatives.
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BREAKING: Filip Gustavsson Named Game 2 Starter for Minnesota
Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes has confirmed Filip Gustavsson will start Game 2, according to Elliotte Friedman.
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Buffalo Sabres Nearing Sam Carrick Return Ahead of Second-Round Series Against Canadiens
Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Carrick is expected to return for the second-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens after recovering from an arm injury.
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Minnesota Wild Turn to Filip Gustavsson for Game 2 After High-Scoring Series Opener
The Minnesota Wild have officially named Filip Gustavsson as the starting goaltender for Game 2 against the Colorado Avalanche after a 9-6 loss in the series opener.
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BREAKING: Sabres Forward Sam Carrick Listed Day-to-Day
Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff announced that forward Sam Carrick is considered day-to-day despite practicing with the team on Tuesday.
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BREAKING: Lightning GM Confirms Jon Cooper Staying Long-Term
Tampa Bay Lightning GM Julien BriseBois confirms head coach Jon Cooper will remain with the team for the foreseeable future.
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Tampa Bay Lightning Captain Victor Hedman Reveals Personal Leave Was for Mental Health
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman has shared that his late-season personal leave was taken to address his mental health, highlighting the importance of player well-being.
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BREAKING: Victor Hedman cites mental health for absence
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman revealed Tuesday that his recent absence from the team was to focus on his mental health.
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Why Gavin McKenna is the Unquestioned No. 1 Pick in the 2026 NHL Draft
Gavin McKenna has emerged as the clear frontrunner for the top selection in the 2026 NHL Draft. From his roots in the Yukon to his dominance at Penn State, we break down what makes him a generational talent.
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2026 NHL Draft Lottery Guide: Rules, Odds, and the Gavin McKenna Sweepstakes
Discover the rules and updated odds for the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. See why the Calgary Flames and Toronto Maple Leafs are in the hunt for top prospect Gavin McKenna.
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Jamie Benn Weighs Future After Dallas Stars Coach Glen Gulutzan Urges Return for 18th Season
Following a first-round playoff exit, Dallas Stars coach Glen Gulutzan has publicly urged captain Jamie Benn to return for an 18th season with the franchise.
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Vegas Golden Knights Look to Extend Series Lead Over Anaheim Ducks in Game 2
The Vegas Golden Knights hold a 1-0 series lead against the Anaheim Ducks. After finishing with more points in the regular season, Vegas looks to use home-ice advantage to take a commanding 2-0 lead.
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens: Atlantic Division Rivals Clash in Second Round Opener
The Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens prepare to face off in a high-stakes Atlantic Division clash to open the second round of the NHL playoffs. With both teams finishing the season with over 100 points, this series promises to be a battle of attrition.
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Ivan Barbashev Lifts Vegas Golden Knights Over Anaheim Ducks in Contentious Game 1
Ivan Barbashev's late third-period goal secured a 3-1 victory for the Vegas Golden Knights over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of their second-round series. The win was punctuated by a controversial no-call on icing and a 33-save performance by Carter Hart.
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Ivan Barbashev’s Late Goal Lifts Golden Knights Over Ducks in Game 1
Ivan Barbashev scored the go-ahead goal with 4:58 remaining to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1.
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Vegas Golden Knights Edge Anaheim Ducks in Second Round Series Opener
The Vegas Golden Knights took a 1-0 lead in their Second Round series against the Anaheim Ducks with a 3-1 win, fueled by Ivan Barbashev and a 33-save effort from Carter Hart.
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