Stanley Cup Final: Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov will play in Game 3 vs. Oilers

Matt Martin, now a special assistant for the New York Islanders, reflected on his time with Mitch Marner on the Toronto Maple Leafs during a podcast, praising Marner as one of the NHL's top wingers. Martin discussed Marner's trade to the Vegas Golden Knights, his dedication to the Leafs, and shared memories of his own trade to the Islanders, highlighting the emotional atmosphere during John Tavares' return to Long Island. Want More Context? 🔎

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed winger Jackson Blake to an eight-year, $45 million extension starting in the 2026-27 season, with a reduced cap hit of around $5.1 million due to deferred compensation. After a promising rookie season with 34 points in 80 games, Blake, the son of former NHLer Jason Blake, aims to build on his performance while the Hurricanes continue their strategy of securing young talent early. Want More Context? 🔎

The Kitchener Rangers have signed Swiss goaltender Christian Kirsch to an OHL Standard Player Agreement, potentially filling the gap left by Goaltender of the Year Jackson Parsons. Kirsch, a 6-foot-4 netminder drafted by the San Jose Sharks, brings experience from the NAHL and USHL and is anticipated to strengthen the Rangers' roster for the 2025-26 season. Want More Context? 🔎