Hockey headlines for May 23, 2025

Friday, May 23, 2025

Panthers wanted to put Hurricanes’ ‘backs against the wall.’ Mission accomplished (Miami Herald)
What happened to the Edmonton Oilers' playoff bounce-back ability? (Edmonton Sun)
Blackhawks hire coach Jeff Blashill, who will have to win over fans with results (Chicago Sun-Times)
Brendan Shanahan out as Toronto Maple Leafs team president (Toronto Sun)
Canada, Sidney Crosby stunned by Denmark in quarterfinals of world championships (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Rangers, assistant Michael Peca split ways after Mike Sullivan hire (New York Post)
Former teammate of accused Canadian junior players breaks down crying at trial (Globe & Mail)
At Vancouver’s unofficial Oilers bar, Edmonton fans find a little piece of home during the playoffs (Globe & Mail)
Isles have clear path to Shanahan as new boss (New York Newsday)
Panthers’ Sam Reinhart knocked out of Game 2 vs Hurricanes after hit by Aho (Miami Herald)
One year into fatherhood, Jonah Gadjovich ‘loving life’ and helping Panthers in playoffs (Miami Herald)
Stars’ remarkable resilience has been both positive and negative during deep playoff run (Dallas Morning News)
Edmonton Oilers special teams going full Hellebuyck in the playoffs (Edmonton Sun)
How does Craig MacTavish, ex-Oilers coach and an ace penalty-killer, see Game 1 collapse? (Edmonton Sun)
'Want to win for the fans': Edmonton Oilers thrive under pressure of hockey-mad city (Edmonton Sun)
Knights defensemen ready to be ‘huge part of the group’ next season (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Wings' Kasper follows impressive rookie season, starring in world championships (Detroit News)
Lucas Raymond dominates, Red Wings free agent target clutch in World Championship quarters (Detroit Free Press)
Canucks prospect Anthony Romani ready to give it the new college try (Vancouver Province)
Miracle on Ice’s Ken Morrow will always have second home in Northport, LI (New York Post)