I get the cap is going up but I'm not sure the Blackhawks spending more than $20M this offseason on Bowen Byram and Patrick Kane is the best use of resources to try and aid Connor Bedard.

Steve Yzerman as a player for the Red Wings: - 20 playoff appearances in 22 seasons Steve Yzerman as the GM of the Red Wings: - 0 playoff appearances in 7 seasons

Brandon Bussi: - Never drafted - Played 111 AHL games - Claimed off waivers just prior to the 2025-26 season - Played his first career NHL game in October - Went 53 days without playing a game - Wins Game 4 and 5 of Cup Final Quite a story. #SoundtheSiren

Brandon Bussi: - Never drafted - Played 111 AHL games - Claimed off waivers just prior to the 2025-26 season - Played his first career NHL game in October - Went 53 days without playing a game - Wins Game 4 and 5 of Cup Final Quite a story. #SoundtheSiren

Not sure if he’s coming back to the Oilers but believe Jack Roslovic was with Columbus while Babcock was there. Would be curious to get his feelings on this.

When's the last time the Stanley Cup Final and NBA Finals were simultaneously this good?

Five goals for Jordan Staal in the Cup Final. Has scored in every game. Starting to think he's the only Carolina player that could be considered for the Conn Smythe over Marner if the Canes win. Still think it's possible Marner gets it no matter who wins the series.

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With Laviolette headed to LA and EDM looking elsewhere, wonder if the Leafs check in on Bruce Cassidy after the Cup Final. I can see Vegas not wanting him to go to a division rival but can't imagine they'd be against saving millions of dollars if the Leafs are interested.

Have to give Minnesota some credit (and I say this with all seriousness) for being on Dylan Larkin's list & seemingly becoming a destination: - 1 playoff series win in 12 years - not a no-tax team - have arguably the toughest current playoff path (DAL, COL) - not ideal weather

Sunday Overreactions for @Sportsnet Trade requests like Dylan Larkin’s are soon going to become the norm as players are taking more control and power in a shifting NHL landscape. www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Sunday Overreactions: Larkin trade request further fuels player empowerment

By requesting a trade from the Red Wings, Dylan Larkin continued a trend of NHL players taking more ownership over their careers. Michael Amato breaks down Larkin's situation and more in his Sunday O...

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Sunday Overreactions for @Sportsnet Trade requests like Dylan Larkin’s are soon going to become the norm as players are taking more control and power in a shifting NHL landscape. www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Sunday Overreactions: Larkin trade request further fuels player empowerment

By requesting a trade from the Red Wings, Dylan Larkin continued a trend of NHL players taking more ownership over their careers. Michael Amato breaks down Larkin's situation and more in his Sunday O...

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Could Joe Pavelski coach the Leafs and be the 2C?

New for @Sportsnet How Carolina and Vegas built their teams differently. #ForgedinGold #SoundtheSiren www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Friday Four: How Hurricanes and Golden Knights built their teams differently

The Hurricanes and Golden Knights are in the same place, tied at one game apiece in the Stanley Cup Final. But their journey to get here looks very different, Michael Amato writes.

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If you’re going to make a trade with your arch rival for a player like Matthew Knies, who is young, a unique talent and on a great value contract, you better be 1000% sure you’re getting it right. Not scrambling in the final seconds of a trade deadline during a lost season.

New for @Sportsnet How Carolina and Vegas built their teams differently. #ForgedinGold #SoundtheSiren www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Friday Four: How Hurricanes and Golden Knights built their teams differently

The Hurricanes and Golden Knights are in the same place, tied at one game apiece in the Stanley Cup Final. But their journey to get here looks very different, Michael Amato writes.

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Carolina in Game 2s: 3-2 OT win vs. Ottawa 3-2 OT win vs. Philadelphia 3-2 OT win vs. Montreal 4-3 OT win vs. Vegas #SoundtheSiren

Brett Howden in 2025-26 - 12 goals in 58 regular season games - 12 goals in 18 playoff games

Don’t know if he’s even a candidate, but it feels like Jussi Ahokas would check a lot of boxes for the Maple Leafs as a head coach.

Carolina & Vegas finished 26th (.886) and 28th (.884) respectively this season in save percentage, but have completely flipped those numbers in the playoffs. More than ever, goaltending is all about catching lightning in a bottle at the right time. #SoundtheSiren  #ForgedinGold

Sunday Overreactions for @Sportsnet What do the Avs do with Bednar and how big will Cale Makar's extension be? How Colorado navigates these question this offseason will define the franchise for the next several years. #GoAvsGo  www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Sunday Overreactions: Should Avalanche make a coaching change?

Is it time for the Avalanche to move on from head coach Jared Bednar? Did the Penguins overpay on Evgeni Malkin's new contract. Michael Amato explores both questions and more in this edition of Sund...

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Sunday Overreactions for @Sportsnet What do the Avs do with Bednar and how big will Cale Makar's extension be? How Colorado navigates these question this offseason will define the franchise for the next several years. #GoAvsGo  www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Sunday Overreactions: Should Avalanche make a coaching change?

Is it time for the Avalanche to move on from head coach Jared Bednar? Did the Penguins overpay on Evgeni Malkin's new contract. Michael Amato explores both questions and more in this edition of Sund...

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Blue Jays in complete control of the game. Jeff Hoffman: “Not so fast”

New for @Sportsnet John Tortorella has always done things his own way and he doesn't care what anyone else thinks. How Tortorella has embodied Vegas perfectly and helped them get their swagger back. #ForgedinGold  www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Friday Four: How Tortorella has taken Vegas to another level

John Tortorella is elevating the Golden Knights in a multitude of ways. In this edition of the Friday Four, Michael Amato breaks them down.

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First time since 2018 a team from the Atlantic won't be in the Cup Final. And don't forget, in 2021 two Atlantic teams made the final.

Since the NHL moved to 4 rounds of 7-game series in 1987, no team has started 12-1. Closest were the 1988 Oilers and 2012 Kings at 12-2. Carolina looks like it's going to be the first.

New for @Sportsnet John Tortorella has always done things his own way and he doesn't care what anyone else thinks. How Tortorella has embodied Vegas perfectly and helped them get their swagger back. #ForgedinGold  www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Friday Four: How Tortorella has taken Vegas to another level

John Tortorella is elevating the Golden Knights in a multitude of ways. In this edition of the Friday Four, Michael Amato breaks them down.

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Blocked shots by Carolina in this series - 68 Shots on goal by Montreal in this series - 65

John Tortorella now owns sweeps over the: 2018-19 Tampa Bay Lightning - (128 points, +103 goal differential) 2025-26 Colorado Avalanche - (121 points, +99 goal differential) Building quite a resume of taking down juggernauts.