Edmonton Oilers July 21 NHL stars Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl shock beer league game as surprise players Edmonton Oilers teammates Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl made a surprise appearance at a beer league hockey game near McDavid's hometown, failing to score any goals.
Florida Panthers July 2 Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov lacked motivation after first Stanley Cup but now eyes three in a row Aleksander Barkov struggled to find motivation after winning his first Stanley Cup - but with a chance to threepeat, he's already counting down to next season.
Olympics July 2 NHL players can play in 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics after deal gets finalized by hockey governing bodies After a 12-year absence, NHL players will compete in the 2026 and 2030 Olympic Games as part of a new agreement between hockey's governing bodies.
Vegas Golden Knights July 1 Stanley Cup champ Alex Pietrangelo steps away from Golden Knights for bilateral femur reconstruction Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo revealed he was advised to "remove the intensity of hockey" from his life as he deals with a serious injury.
Vegas Golden Knights June 30 Golden Knights hit jackpot as Maple Leafs send Mitch Marner to Las Vegas in stunning trade: reports The Toronto Maple Leafs sent Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights in a stunning sign-and-trade deal before NHL free agency begins on Tuesday.
Boston Bruins June 29 Bruins eyeing shocking reunion with franchise legend after Stanley Cup success: report Brad Marchand, who helped the Florida Panthers win back-to-back Stanley Cups, could potentially return to his original team, the Boston Bruins, who shockingly traded him last season.
NHL June 27 New York Islanders choose Matthew Schaefer with No. 1 pick in 2025 NHL draft The Islanders took defenseman Matthew Schaefer as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL draft, making him the fifth defenseman drafted first overall since 2000.
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Florida Panthers June 21 Panthers' Sam Reinhart savors 'sweeter' second Stanley Cup with Florida on brink of hockey dynasty Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart discussed winning a second consecutive Stanley Cup and whether they're becoming a hockey dynasty after defeating the Oilers again.
NHL June 20 Former hockey player, beloved 'Slap Shot' movie star Guido Tenesi dead at 71 The Pittsburgh Penguins drafted Guido Tenesi in the 1973 NHL amateur draft. He is remembered fondly by fellow castmates as "forever a Chief." Tenesi was 71.
Florida Panthers June 19 Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov takes Stanley Cup on 5 am neighborhood tour, GM reveals After the Florida Panthers won their second Stanley Cup in a row with a 5-1 victory over the Oilers, captain Aleksander Barkov took the trophy home and surprised neighbors early morning.