Columbus, OH

After almost blowing a 3-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Finals to the red hot Edmonton Oilers, the Florida Panthers earned a historic victory of the Stanley Cup. This marked the organization first ever Stanley Cup victory, and as you can imagine the celebrations became crazy. Their celebrations with the...

NHL takes back Stanley Cup from Florida Panthers following crazy celebration

NHL insider Chris Johnston expects Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner to be back with the team for the 2024-25 NHL season. Marner has been the subject of trade rumors since Toronto was eliminated in the playoffs as he’s entering the final year of the seven-year $65.4 million deal he signed in 2019. Although Marner has been mocked in plenty of trades, no deal has been made and Johnston expects him to remain with Toronto.

Insider Says Maple Leafs’ $65 Million Forward Is ‘Likely’ to Return

Seattle, WA

Following his recent signing with the Seattle Kraken, defenseman Brandon Montour revealed more information on the Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup celebration. The Panthers had a remarkable year, finally, after 30 years, winning their first Stanley Cup. Despite their reputation as a fanless team, people all over South Florida celebrated in the streets.

More information emerges on the Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup celebration

Saint Paul, MN

It’s officially been two weeks since the Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 to win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. Now that the draft and free agency are over and things have calmed down, it’s time to look at what the Minnesota Wild can learn from the Panthers to improve their game.

3 Things the Wild Can Learn From 2024 Stanley Cup Champions

Pittsburgh, PA

Today reports are coming out that provide a major update on contract talks between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby that paint a worrying picture for the future. The Pittsburgh Penguins and captain Sidney Crosby have been linked together for decades now. Heading into the 2024-25 season Sidney Crosby will be in the last year of his contract. Sources earlier this month confirmed the two sides were discussing a contract extension and that the Penguins considered it a priority.

Concerning update for Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins: future unknown

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The Lantern

Former Ohio State Army ROTC Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington (left), who was also the university’s professor of military science and leadership, was officially replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker (right) effective June 7. Credit: Courtesy of The Ohio State University and Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker, respectively.

Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington removed from Ohio State Army ROTC post, replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker in light of ongoing Title IX investigation

Colorado State

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Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Maine State

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Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Not that they need it, but the Florida Panthers will have a constant reminder of their Stanley Cup championship during practices next season. On Monday, Baptist Health IcePlex, the Panthers' practice facility in Fort Lauderdale, unveiled its new decorations on the ice to celebrate the team’s first championship. The...

Panthers practice facility adds Stanley Cup decorations on ice

New York City, NY

The New York Rangers look to be entering the 2024-25 season with the majority of their roster still in place from the team that got knocked out in the Eastern Conference Final against the eventual-Stanley-Cup-champion Florida Panthers. This means they are going to need to rely on their younger players once again to take another step in their development in order to help the team take the next step in getting a Stanley Cup back to New York. These younger players are Alexis Lafreniere, Filip Chytil and Kaapo Kakko.

Rangers Need Lafreniere-Type Breakouts From Chytil & Kakko Next Season

The Seattle Kraken have hired Derek Laxdal to serve as the new head coach of the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the AHL affiliate for the franchise. Laxdal takes over for Dan Bylsma, who was hired to run the Kraken after two years coaching the team's top minor league team. Assistant coach Jessica Campbell has also moved from the Firebirds to the Kraken's coaching staff.

Derek Laxdal hires by Seattle Kraken as new head coach of AHL Coachella Valley

Washington, DC

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ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Washington Capitals named Chris Patrick as their general manager on Monday with longtime GM Brian MacLellan remaining president of hockey operations. Patrick, 48, who was also named as a senior vice president, has worked for the Capitals in various capacities since 2009 and served...

Capitals promote Chris Patrick to GM, Brian MacLellan remains president of hockey operations

The Washington Capitals announced that Chris Patrick has been promoted to General Manager and Senior Vice President. Patrick will be the seventh GM in Capitals history. Previous GM, Brian MacLellan will continue to serve as the team’s President of Hockey Operations. Chris Patrick Promoted to Washington Capitals General Manager.

Washington Capitals Name New General Manager

The Toronto Maple Leafs agree to sign pending free-agent defenseman Timothy Liljegreen to a contract extension on June 30, extending him a qualifying offer before free agency. There is still a chance, however, that Toronto trades Liljegren in a move during the remainder of the offseason. TSN’s Chris Johnston believes a trade cannot be ruled out even if the player just signed a new contract.

Maple Leafs Could Trade Freshly Signed Free Agent: Report

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The Columbus Blue Jackets remain the only team without a head coach for the 2024-25 NHL season after Don Waddell fired previous bench boss Pascal Vincent on June 17. Since being reinstated by the league on July 1, multiple reports have linked Joel Quenneville with the head coaching vacancy in Columbus. However, it appears Quenneville will have to wait for a new NHL home. Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports the Blue Jackets have no interest in Quenneville.

Controversial coach not a candidate for Blue Jackets job

San Jose, CA

USA TODAY

Macklin Celebrini is going pro. The NHL's No. 1 overall pick signed with the San Jose Sharks, ending his Boston University career after one season.

NHL No. 1 draft pick Macklin Celebrini signs contract with San Jose Sharks

Buffalo, NY

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Another year has gone by where the Sabres missed the playoffs and the fanbase is hoping for a good offseason to get to said playoffs....

The Buffalo Sabres Are Having An Interesting Offseason.

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The Edmonton Oilers remain in win-now mode after falling excruciatingly short of the Stanley Cup, but they are also building for their long-term future this offseason. The kings of the West just made a big deal with a franchise that has been looking ahead for far too long. The Buffalo Sabres are trading highly touted […]
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Sabres shockingly trade former top-10 pick to Oilers

Philadelphia, PA

Paul Holmgren, on top of having a successful career as a player for the Philadelphia Flyers, also served as their general manager (GM) from 2006-2014. Recapping a perspective on both the good and the bad of his tenure as GM, where should he stand in Flyers lore?. What Holmgren Did...

Was Paul Holmgren’s Tenure as Flyers GM a Success?

The Sabres have signed 2024 14th overall pick Konsta Helenius to his three-year, entry-level contract, per a team release. Financial terms weren’t disclosed. Helenius, 18, fell a bit below his expected draft slot last month. He was the first Finn off the board and the third right winger after the Ducks took Beckett Sennecke third and the Canadiens took Ivan Demidov fifth, although he can also play center. Most public scouting sites had him as a top-10 prospect in the class, and he checked in at No. 9 in TSN’s Bob McKenzie’s final pre-draft polling of NHL scouts.

Sabres Sign First-Rounder Konsta Helenius

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Russian-Born Goalies Who’ve Won the Stanley Cup

The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final to capture the franchise’s first championship. One of the building...

Russian-Born Goalies Who’ve Won the Stanley Cup

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