NHL & IIHF/PWHL Hockey Shakeups
Key Questions
Which team won the Stanley Cup and what other NHL highlights occurred?
The Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup. Other notes include Marner's record 28 points, Ehlers tying a franchise record, and Ovechkin re-signing for a 22nd season.
What is the status of Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks offseason?
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard is out for 4 months after shoulder surgery. This adds to the team's already challenging offseason.
Who is Luke Prokop and why is he notable in hockey?
Luke Prokop is the first openly gay player under NHL contract. He is featured in a documentary and hopes to inspire others.
Hurricanes win Stanley Cup. Marner's record 28 points, Ehlers ties franchise record. Landeskog wins awards. Larkin trade request, Babcock reportedly coaching Oilers. McDavid matches Gretzky's Ted Lindsay record. Ovechkin re-signs for 22nd season. PWHL expansion Detroit building roster; Makenna Webster signs with Sirens after year off for field hockey, reunites with Casey O'Brien. CBC loses Saturday HNIC. Caroline Harvey IIHF Player of Year. Tragedy: hockey player killed during game, investigation ongoing. Blackhawks' Connor Bedard out 4 months after shoulder surgery. Luke Prokop featured in documentary. IIHF confirms Russia and Belarus remain banned from 2027 men's worlds in Germany; women's worlds decision pending. Capitals make bold offseason upgrades. Ohio State's Nadine Muzerall selected as Hockey Canada's National U18 Team head coach. Women's hockey growth accelerates in Arizona with Lyndsey Fry's Kachinas program. NCAA age eligibility rule change adds uncertainty to women's hockey pathways. Hockey Canada upholds suspensions for four players acquitted of sexual assault charges, lifts one. Hilary Knight signs with PWHL Detroit through 2029, says she'll keep playing as long as she loves it. Zdeno Chara's farewell game in Slovakia features a massive Bruins reunion. Oilers ranked 20th by The Hockey News due to roster losses, Babcock hire, and goalie questions. Carey Price returns to the Canadiens for a Bell Centre tribute, Hall of Fame induction, and Ring of Honour ceremony. NHL Global Series Germany 2027 announced: Bruins and Oilers to play in Munich and Cologne, expanding league's European presence.