NHL

Brind'Amour says handshake line for coaches too

Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said he was surprised when Panthers coach Paul Maurice asked him not to participate in their series-ending handshake line last week. ... Continue Reading

Tkachuk: Panthers still embracing 'underdog role'

Matthew Tkachuk said the reigning champion Florida Panthers are going to maintain their attitude as underdogs in their Stanley Cup Final rematch. ... Continue Reading

Oilers' Brown misses Tuesday practice with illness

Oilers wing Connor Brown missed practice Tuesday with an illness and is a game-time decision for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, coach Kris Knoblauch said. ... Continue Reading

Oilers' McDavid 'more comfortable' in rematch

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid says his second consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final, a rematch with the Florida Panthers, has him feeling "more comfortable" this time around. ... Continue Reading

PWHL names players available to expansion clubs

Boston Fleet captain and MVP candidate Hilary Knight tops a list of star-caliber PWHL players left unprotected and made available by their respective teams ahead of the league's expansion drive. ... Continue Reading

Flyers forward Cates gets $16 million extension

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Noah Cates to a four-year contract extension worth $16 million. ... Continue Reading

Panthers' Barkov honored with Selke, Clancy

Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has won the Selke Trophy as the NHL's best defensive forward and the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, presented "to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice." ... Continue Reading

Canes' Fast (neck) retires after missing season

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast is retiring after missing this season with a neck injury sustained in the 2023-24 regular-season finale. ... Continue Reading

📈 Free agency big board: Ranking the top players

From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who is available on July 1. ... Continue Reading

Stanley Cup Final picks: Who wins Panthers-Oilers II?

Does Connor McDavid get his first title? Or do the Panthers repeat? ESPN's experts reveal their predictions. ... Continue Reading

Brind'Amour says handshake line for coaches, too

Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said he was surprised when Panthers coach Paul Maurice asked him not to participate in their series-ending handshake line last week. ... Continue Reading

Lightning keep trade add Gourde on 6-year deal

The Lightning have signed Yanni Gourde to a six-year extension worth just under $14 million before the forward became an unrestricted free agent. ... Continue Reading

Oilers' Brown available for Game 1 of Cup Final

Edmonton forward Connor Brown, who has been sidelined because of an undisclosed injury, practiced Sunday and will be available for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday. ... Continue Reading

Blackhawks hire Vellucci as assistant coach

The Chicago Blackhawks have hired Mike Vellucci as an assistant coach for Jeff Blashill's first staff with his new team. ... Continue Reading

Brad Marchand: Rat King, Dairy Queen and not looking back

The former Bruin is relishing a long playoff run with the Panthers, and "living in the moment." ... Continue Reading