Hockey

Lightning sign 2-time Stanley Cup champion Yanni Gourde to a 6-year contract worth nearly $14M

Yanni Gourde never really wanted to leave the Tampa Bay Lightning after helping them win the Stanley Cup. Now he might be able to finish out his time in the NHL with them.

Jun 2, 2025 1:23 PM Read more >

Defence wraps its case in hockey players' sex assault trial

LONDON — Defence lawyers representing five hockey players accused of sexual assault closed their case Monday, wrapping up testimony in a trial that has heard from nine witnesses over roughly six weeks, including the complainant and one of the accused

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The Stanley Cup final goalie matchup: Bobrovsky and Skinner, matching wits once again

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The only times that Sergei Bobrovsky spent any time really reflecting on winning the Stanley Cup were the obvious moments. The on-ice celebration that night. The day of the parade. Things like that.

Jun 2, 2025 12:16 PM Read more >

Five things to know about the Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup final rematch

The Oilers will face the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup final for the second straight year, starting with Game 1 in Edmonton on Wednesday. The Panthers won last season's showdown in seven games to collect their first-ever NHL title.

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Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast retires after missing season with neck injury

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast is retiring after missing this season with a neck injury sustained in the 2023-24 regular-season finale . Fast, 33, announced his decision Monday.

Jun 2, 2025 10:26 AM Read more >

Senators sign defenceman Tyler Kleven to two-year contract extension

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Tyler Kleven to a two-year contract extension, the NHL club announced Monday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$1.6 million through the 2026-27 season.

Jun 2, 2025 10:05 AM Read more >

Surprise! NHL, with the help of kids, gives Barkov the Selke and King Clancy awards

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's Aleksander Barkov thought the team meeting was over. He found it odd that the Panthers hadn't been told they could leave. Turns out, there was a good reason — two of them, actually.

Jun 2, 2025 9:52 AM Read more >

Surprise! NHL, with the help of kids, gives Barkov the Selke and King Clancy awards

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's Aleksander Barkov thought the team meeting was over. He found it odd that the Panthers hadn't been told they could leave. Turns out, there was a good reason — two of them, actually.

Jun 2, 2025 9:36 AM Read more >

Panthers and Oilers are now more alike as their Stanley Cup Final rematch arrives

A year ago when the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers met in the Stanley Cup Final, they were polar opposites in everything from climate, market and franchise history to deep-run experience and toughness.

Jun 2, 2025 8:17 AM Read more >

Florida coach Paul Maurice has Panthers back in Cup final, fueled by his mix of laughs and hard work

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Paul Maurice keeps the day-to-day routine simple. Show up for work early and have copious amounts of coffee. Trust assistant coaches to do their jobs. Sit in on meetings when needed.

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