Seattle Kraken August 7 Seattle Kraken mascot charged at by brown bear during video shoot in Alaska A brown bear charged the Seattle Kraken's mascot, Buoy, and forward John Hayden during a promotional fly-fishing trip in Alaska in June.
NHL July 24 Canadian hockey players acquitted of sexual assault after judge finds lack of substantial evidence Five members of the 2018 Team Canada World Juniors team were acquitted in a sexual assault case after a judge said there was not substantial evidence.
Edmonton Oilers July 21 NHL stars Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl shock beer league game as surprise players Edmonton Oilers teammates Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl made a surprise appearance at a beer league hockey game near McDavid's hometown, failing to score any goals.
Florida Panthers July 2 Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov lacked motivation after first Stanley Cup but now eyes three in a row Aleksander Barkov struggled to find motivation after winning his first Stanley Cup - but with a chance to threepeat, he's already counting down to next season.
Olympics July 2 NHL players can play in 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics after deal gets finalized by hockey governing bodies After a 12-year absence, NHL players will compete in the 2026 and 2030 Olympic Games as part of a new agreement between hockey's governing bodies.
Vegas Golden Knights July 1 Stanley Cup champ Alex Pietrangelo steps away from Golden Knights for bilateral femur reconstruction Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo revealed he was advised to "remove the intensity of hockey" from his life as he deals with a serious injury.
Vegas Golden Knights June 30 Golden Knights hit jackpot as Maple Leafs send Mitch Marner to Las Vegas in stunning trade: reports The Toronto Maple Leafs sent Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights in a stunning sign-and-trade deal before NHL free agency begins on Tuesday.
Boston Bruins June 29 Bruins eyeing shocking reunion with franchise legend after Stanley Cup success: report Brad Marchand, who helped the Florida Panthers win back-to-back Stanley Cups, could potentially return to his original team, the Boston Bruins, who shockingly traded him last season.
NHL June 27 New York Islanders choose Matthew Schaefer with No. 1 pick in 2025 NHL draft The Islanders took defenseman Matthew Schaefer as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL draft, making him the fifth defenseman drafted first overall since 2000.
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Florida Panthers June 21 Panthers' Sam Reinhart savors 'sweeter' second Stanley Cup with Florida on brink of hockey dynasty Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart discussed winning a second consecutive Stanley Cup and whether they're becoming a hockey dynasty after defeating the Oilers again.