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

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

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.

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.

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."

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

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.

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast is retiring after missing this season with a neck injury sustained in the 2023-24 regular-season finale.
From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who is available on July 1.