Hockey headlines for June 28, 2024

Friday, June 28, 2024

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon sweeps NHL MVP awards after historic season (Denver Post)
Jets' Connor Hellebuyck wins second Vezina (Winnipeg Sun)
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard wins Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie: ‘It’s a cool honor for sure’ (Chicago Inquirer)
Canucks' Quinn Hughes wins Norris — and is now one of NHL's all-time best (Vancouver Province)
Flames trade Andrew Mangiapane to Capitals for second-round pick (Calgary Sun)
Kings trade Carl Grundstrom to Sharks for defenseman Kyle Burroughs (Los Angeles Daily News)
Report: Nashville Predators, Juuse Saros closing in on eight-year contract extension (The Tennessean)
Another returns: Canucks re-sign veteran Tyler Myers to three-year deal (Vancouver Province)
San Jose Sharks move up in first round via trade with Buffalo Sabres (San Jose Mercury News)
Dallas Stars buy out last year of veteran defenseman Ryan Suter’s contract (Dallas Morning News)
Edmonton Oilers parting ways with general manager Ken Holland (Edmonton Sun)
Blues hire Claude Julien as assistant, promote Steve Ott as part of coaching staff moves (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Panthermania leaves some disappointed after missed chances to meet Stanley Cup champions (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
North Vancouver's Macklin Celebrini set for NHL draft after taking road less travelled (Vancouver Province)
Why the NHL will make changes after this year’s draft at Sphere (Seattle Times)
Oilers' Jeff Jackson begins search for new GM after Holland departure (Edmonton Sun)
Faber finishes second in Calder voting (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
Nashville Predators' captain Roman Josi finishes as Norris Trophy runner up at NHL Awards (The Tennessean)
Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov snubbed by media, peers at NHL Awards (Tampa Bay Times)
After 17 NHL seasons, Kyle Okposo’ first Stanley Cup is a full-circle moment with Panthers (Miami Herald)
Does Utah Hockey Club need to sign a big free agent this summer? Here’s what GM Bill Armstrong says. (Salt Lake Tribune)
As NHL draft arrives and free agency nears, Caps plan to ‘be aggressive’ (Washington Post)
Steve Staios and Senators have plenty of options with No. 7 selection, including trades (Ottawa Sun)
For better or worse, Penguins have long history of trading away 1st-round draft picks (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Are Canucks suddenly looking to bring Casey DeSmith back? (Vancouver Province)
Don Sweeney expects Bruins’ UFAs — including Jake DeBrusk — to hit open market Monday (Boston Globe)
Examining potential deals as Jets set to part ways with top forward prospect (Winnipeg Free Press)
Could Lightning’s Conor Sheary be a buyout candidate? (Tampa Bay Times)
The challenging truth about the Islanders’ salary cap situation (New York Post)
Wild enter biggest offseason week with confidence in status quo (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
For Red Wings, NHL draft is first item ahead of busy stretch (Detroit News)
Nothing off the table for Rangers at 2024 NHL Draft (New York Post)
Heading into NHL Draft, Penguins still trying to replenish prospect pool (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Draft could be fast track to improving defensive depth for Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun)
Jets could look to help roster, prospect pool at draft (Winnipeg Free Press)
Panthers must wait until third round of NHL draft to make pick (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
Blackhawks have made their decision about No. 2 pick as NHL Draft approaches (Chicago Sun-Times)
Why Barry Trotz says Nashville Predators are hesitant in 2024 NHL Draft to trade into top 10 (The Tennessean)
Will Lou finally keep Isles' first-round draft pick? (New York Newsday)
Maple Leafs have the 23rd pick in the NHL draft. Here’s who they might target (Toronto Star)
Who will Rangers select with the 30th pick? (New York Newsday)
Should the Sharks draft this gifted but ‘one-dimensional’ former Celebrini teammate? (San Jose Mercury News)
Cretin-Derham Hall defenseman Jimmy Dodig is a massive prospect with limitless potential (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Possible Wings' pick Greentree patterns game after Stars' nemesis Benn (Detroit News)
Peters Township native Christian Humphreys staying 'grounded' ahead of NHL draft (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Former Penguins forward Daniel Winnik retires (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Former Canadien Torrey Mitchell adjusting well to life after hockey (Montreal Gazette)
Hurricanes, Centennial Authority finalize PNC Arena lease extension. Here are the terms (Raleigh News & Observer)