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<p>The New York Rangers traded veteran winger <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2542" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2542">Chris Kreider</a> and a 2025 fourth-round pick to the Anaheim Ducks for forward prospect Carey Terrance and a 2025 third-round pick, the teams announced Thursday.</p><p>The third-rounder was originally owned by the Toronto Maple Leafs. The fourth-rounder is the Ducks' own selection. The Rangers move up 15 spots in the draft as a result of the pick swap.</p><p>It was first reported Tuesday night that the Rangers and Ducks were in advanced discussions about a trade for Kreider. Anaheim was reportedly on Kreider's 15-team no-trade list, but he waived Thursday to approve the deal.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Ducks are taking on the entirety of Kreider's contract. He's signed for two more years with an average annual value of $6.5 million.</p><p>The 34-year-old battled injuries in 2024-25 and arguably experienced some age-related decline. He recorded 22 goals and eight assists in 68 games, marking his least productive season on a per-game basis since his 23-game debut campaign in 2012-13.</p><p>Kreider, known for his straight-line speed, ferocious forechecking ability, and net-front prowess, potted 39 goals the year prior, 36 goals in 2022-23, and a career-high 52 goals in 2021-22.</p><p>A first-round pick by the Rangers in 2009, Kreider ranks eighth in franchise history in games played (883) and third in goals (326). His 123 playoff games and 48 postseason goals are the most in club history. It's possible his No. 20 will one day hang from the rafters at Madison Square Garden.</p><p>"We want to thank Chris Kreider for all of his contributions to the Rangers organization over his stellar career," Rangers general manager Chris Drury said. "Chris has been an integral part of some of the most iconic moments in Rangers history, including setting multiple franchise records and helping the team advance to the 2014 Stanley Cup Final. </p><p>"His leadership on the ice and tireless efforts in the community - which he was recognized for as the inaugural recipient of the Rod Gilbert 'Mr. Ranger' Award - only add to his distinguished Rangers legacy. Chris will always be a Ranger and we wish him and his family all the best."</p><p>The Rangers, who missed the playoffs a year after winning the Presidents' Trophy, needed to shed salary this offseason. They only had $8.4 million in cap space prior to trading Kreider, and key restricted free agents <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9235" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9235">Will Cuylle</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9103" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9103">K'Andre Miller</a> are in need of new deals, along with roster holes to fill.</p><p>Kreider was included in a memo that Drury sent to other GMs in November in an effort shake up his team. Captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2912" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2912">Jacob Trouba</a> was also included in the memo and was eventually dealt to the Ducks as well.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2191" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2191">Ryan Strome</a>, another of Kreider's former Rangers teammates, is under contract with the Ducks for two more seasons.</p><p>The Ducks are loaded with cap space following a season in which they enjoyed a 21-point improvement. Even after adding Kreider, they have about $32 million remaining, though pending RFAs <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10696" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10696">Mason McTavish</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9753" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9753">Lukas Dostal</a> are in line for significant pay raises.</p><p>"Chris Kreider is the type of player we were looking to add this offseason," Ducks GM Pat Verbeek said. "He has size, speed, and is a clutch performer that elevates his game in big moments. Chris also upgrades both of our special teams units, something we really needed to address."</p><p>Anaheim selected Terrance in the second round in 2023. The 20-year-old center produced 20 goals and 19 assists in 45 games with the OHL's Erie Otters last season. He hails from Akwesasne, New York - about a six-hour drive north of Manhattan. Terrance won a gold medal with the United States at the 2025 World Junior Championship, contributing two goals in seven games.</p>

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 09: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers celebrates his second period shorthanded goal against Daniil Tarasov #40 of the Columbus Blue Jackets at Madison Square Garden on March 09, 2025 in New York City.

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<p>The Edmonton Oilers are making a pair of lineup changes as they attempt to even the Stanley Cup Final in Game 4 on Thursday night.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1700" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1700">Jeff Skinner</a> is drawing in for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4111" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4111">Viktor Arvidsson</a> up front, while <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5551" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5551">Troy Stecher</a> is replacing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1994" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1994">John Klingberg</a> on the back end, head coach Kris Knoblauch announced, per <a href="https://x.com/reporterchris/status/1933196689478734219">TSN's Chris Johnston</a>.</p><p>Additionally, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6553" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6553">Stuart Skinner</a> will get the call between the pipes after Knoblauch was noncommittal about his starter Tuesday.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Oilers used the following combinations at Thursday's morning skate.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Oilers lines and pairings at morning skate at Fort Lauderdale, Fla., pre Game 4:<br>RNH-McDavid-Brown<br>Kane-Draisaitl-Kapanen<br>Skinner-Henrique-Frederic<br>Podkolzin-Janmark-Perry<br><br>Kulak-Bouchard<br>Ekholm-Walman<br>Nurse-Stecher</p>— Daniel Nugent-Bowman (@DNBsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/DNBsports/status/1933183950769496288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Skinner has managed a goal and an assist in two games this postseason. Arvidsson has notched two goals and five helpers in 14 appearances.</p><p>Stecher isn't as flashy as Klingberg offensively, but he's arguably a more steady defensive presence. Klingberg was minus-3 in Game 3 and committed a costly turnover when he ran into an official and was stripped by <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3004" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3004">Aleksander Barkov</a> right before the Florida Panthers scored.</p><p>The Panthers lead the Stanley Cup Final 2-1.</p>

EDMONTON, CANADA - JUNE 06: Jeff Skinner #53 of the Edmonton Oilers warms up prior to a game Florida Panthers in Game Two of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on June 06, 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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<p>Mario Lemieux, Ron Burkle, and David Morehouse are exploring the possibility of buying back the Pittsburgh Penguins from Fenway Sports Group, sources told <a href="https://x.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1932873428488573302">TSN's Pierre LeBrun</a>.</p><p>It's unclear what percentage of the Penguins the trio is interested in buying. Lemieux and Burkle retained minority stakes when they sold the franchise to Fenway Sports Group for $900 million in 2021.</p><p>A report in January surfaced that Fenway Sports Group was looking to sell a minority stake in the club. However, the sports conglomerate is also discussing a potential sale with another group, LeBrun <a href="https://x.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1932880040636649700">added</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Lemieux and Burkle rescued the Penguins from bankruptcy in 1999, guiding the franchise through a new arena deal and overseeing three Stanley Cups during their ownership tenure.</p><p>A franchise icon, Lemieux won two Stanley Cups and three Hart Trophies during his 17-year playing career in Pittsburgh. His 1,723 points are the most in franchise history.</p><p>Burkle is a billionaire investor and supermarket tycoon. Morehouse previously served as the Penguins' president and CEO.</p><p>Fenway Sports Group, led by John Henry and Tom Werner, also owns the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool FC, among other holdings.</p>

PITTSBURGH, PA - FEBRUARY 18: Mario Lemieux waves during Jaromir Jagr's jersey retirement ceremony before the game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Los Angeles Kingsat PPG PAINTS Arena on February 18, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar won his second career Norris Trophy, the league announce...

<p>Colorado Avalanche defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8539" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8539">Cale Makar</a> won his second career Norris Trophy, the league announced Wednesday.</p><p>The Norris Trophy, voted on by members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association, is given "to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position."</p><p>Makar earned 176 out of 191 first-place votes, beating out fellow finalists <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5520" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5520">Zach Werenski</a> of the Columbus Blue Jackets and 2024 winner <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7960" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7960">Quinn Hughes</a>, captain of the Vancouver Canucks. Here's the top 10:</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Rank</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Points</th>
<th>(1st-2nd-3rd-4th-5th)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1.</td>
<td>Cale Makar</td>
<td>1861</td>
<td>(176-13-2-0-0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2.</td>
<td> Zach Werenski</td>
<td>1266</td>
<td>(13-132-38-7-1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3.</td>
<td>Quinn Hughes</td>
<td>918</td>
<td>(2-39-110-21-12)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4.</td>
<td>Josh Morrissey</td>
<td>280</td>
<td>(0-5-18-41-32)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5.</td>
<td>Victor Hedman</td>
<td>265</td>
<td>(0-1-11-55-38)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6.</td>
<td>Rasmus Dahlin</td>
<td>120</td>
<td>(0-0-4-26-22)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7.</td>
<td>Thomas Harley</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>(0-1-1-7-27)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8.</td>
<td>Jaccob Slavin</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>(0-0-2-13-11)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9.</td>
<td>Lane Hutson</td>
<td>42</td>
<td>(0-0-1-5-22)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10.</td>
<td>Jake Sanderson</td>
<td>33</td>
<td>(0-0-0-9-6)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Makar led all defensemen with 92 points during the regular season, 10 clear of second-place Werenski. The 26-year-old also became the ninth defenseman ever, and just the second in the last 30 years, to score 30 goals in a campaign.</p><p>Since winning the Calder Trophy in his 2019-20 rookie season, Makar has never finished worse than third in Norris Trophy voting. He previously won the award in 2022, when he scored 86 points.</p><p>He's the 14th defenseman in NHL history to win multiple Norris Trophies and just the second active player to do so, joining <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/864" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/864">Erik Karlsson</a>.</p><p>Makar also took home the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2022, helping the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup with a team-leading 29 points in 20 playoff games.</p><p>Regarded as one of the NHL's most gifted skaters, Makar ranked in the 98th percentile in top skating speed (23.63 mph) and the 99th percentile with 206 speed bursts over 20 mph in 2024-25, per NHL Edge Stats.</p>

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 26: Cale Makar #8 of the Colorado Avalanche awaits a faceoff during the first period against the Dallas Stars in Game Four of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 26, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

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<p>Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch wouldn't commit to naming a starting goaltender for Thursday's Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.</p><p>"We haven't decided. We'll announce that before the game," Knoblauch told reporters Tuesday. </p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6553" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6553">Stuart Skinner</a> was pulled after allowing five goals on 23 shots in a 6-1 loss in Game 3 on Monday, but Knoblauch defended his performance.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"Stu maybe wasn't on his A-game, but our team wasn't on their A-game in front of him," Knoblauch said. "I don't think there's any bad goals, maybe an extra save. But it doesn't matter how well Stu played last night, it wouldn't have made any difference in the game, most likely. I'm not holding anything against Stu on that performance."</p><p>Backup <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1766" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1766">Calvin Pickard</a> entered the game in relief, making seven saves on eight shots.</p><p>Skinner has been hot and cold this postseason. He was benched in favor of Pickard in Round 1 against the Los Angeles Kings, but he retook the crease following an injury to Pickard in Round 2 and didn't look back, notably recording back-to-back shutouts to close out the Vegas Golden Knights.</p><p>The 26-year-old owns a .894 save percentage overall this postseason. He's posted a .866 mark through three games of the Stanley Cup Final.</p><p>Pickard has registered a .888 save percentage in eight appearances this postseason, though he's won all six of his starts.</p>

SUNRISE, FLORIDA - JUNE 09: Calvin Pickard #30 takes to the ice as Stuart Skinner #74 of the Edmonton Oilers is benched during the third period against the Florida Panthers in Game Three of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on June 09, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida.

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<p>The Edmonton Oilers struggled to stay composed during a penalty-filled 6-1 loss in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, but the same can't be said for the Florida Panthers.</p><p>"It's not too difficult," Panthers forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3945" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3945">Sam Reinhart</a>, who collected two points in the victory, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QnDWXQ0ieI">said</a> postgame. "You're just trying to finish and close out a game, and that's what we did."</p><p>Edmonton racked up 85 penalty minutes compared to Florida's 55. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch admitted that his team <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3298197" href="https://thescore.com/news/3298197">unraveled</a> in the third period. Eight misconducts were handed out during the final 20 minutes: three for Florida and four for Edmonton.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"We just went out there, played hockey," Panthers winger <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5591" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5591">Matthew Tkachuk</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58CRPMC-qI4">said</a>. "We were physical when we needed to be, supported pucks.</p><p>"We talked about it in the third. If you have to take a punch, take a punch. If you have to take a cross-check, take a cross-check. Spear, slash in the face, whatever the case is, you've got to take it. We spent the whole period on the power (play) and were able to put in a couple insurance (goals). When the time was needed to stick up for each other, it was there. We just played a really smart game."</p><p>Oilers forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/56" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/56">Evander Kane</a> didn't quite see it the same way, though. He said postgame that the Panthers "seem to get away with it more than we do." Kane racked up 16 penalty minutes in the game, second-most behind <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3124" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3124">Darnell Nurse</a>'s 19.</p><p>Reinhart and Tkachuk both managed to stay out of the box in the contest.</p><p>The Panthers will look to build a 3-1 series lead in Game 4 on Thursday.</p>

SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 09: Florida Panthers Center Sam Reinhart (13) celebrates a goal during the Stanley Cup Final game three between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers on June 9, 2025 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla.

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The Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights, and Carolina Hurricanes discussed a three-way trade before...

<p>The Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights, and Carolina Hurricanes discussed a three-way trade before the 2025 deadline that would've sent <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4718" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4718">Mitch Marner</a> to Vegas and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4772" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4772">Mikko Rantanen</a> to Toronto, league sources told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6409782/2025/06/09/free-agency-nhl-offseason-rumors-mitch-marner-mirtle/?source=emp_shared_article">The Athletic's James Mirtle</a>.</p><p>However, Vegas and Carolina were apparently unable to find the right assets to complete the deal. It's unclear if Marner was asked to waive his no-movement clause. It was reported after the deadline that Marner refused to waive his NMC for a separate deal that would've sent him to Carolina in exchange for Rantanen.</p><p>The Hurricanes eventually flipped Rantanen to the Dallas Stars for a package including <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10707" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10707">Logan Stankoven</a> and two first-rounders. Rantanen signed an eight-year, $96-million extension to stay in Dallas.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Maple Leafs also spoke with the Golden Knights last offseason about a Marner trade, according to <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/maple-leafs-talked-about-marner-trade-with-golden-knights/">Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman</a>. However, Toronto was apparently rejected when it asked for defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3232" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3232">Shea Theodore</a> in return, who signed a seven-year, $52-million extension with the Golden Knights in October 2024. It's also unclear if Marner was willing to waive his NMC at that point.</p><p>Marner is set to hit unrestricted free agency on July 1, and it's widely expected that he'll sign elsewhere following a nine-year run for his hometown team. While Marner was highly productive in the regular season during his time in Toronto - including a career-high 102 points this past campaign - he's been criticized for failing to step up in the postseason. The Maple Leafs own the NHL's longest playoff streak at nine seasons, but have only two series victories in that span.</p><p>The 28-year-old is No. 1 on <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3290183" href="https://thescore.com/news/3290183">theScore's list</a> of the top pending unrestricted free agents this offseason. </p><p>The Hurricanes and Golden Knights are among the teams that could pursue Marner when he hits the open market. The Hurricanes are flush with $28 million in cap space, while the Golden Knights, with $9.6 million available, would likely have to move players to pursue Marner.</p>

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 05: Mitch Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs takes a shot against the Vegas Golden Knights in the third period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on March 05, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Maple Leafs 5-2.

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<p>Miami Dolphins cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/74546" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/74546">Jalen Ramsey</a> is not planning to attend mandatory minicamp this week as the two sides continue to work toward a trade, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1931751013804912944">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.</p><p>The Dolphins have been shopping the former All-Pro since April, but no trade has come to fruition. They signed him to a three-year extension worth up to $72.3 million that made him the NFL's highest-paid corner last September. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161662" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161662">Jaycee Horn</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173988" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173988">Derek Stingley</a> have since signed deals that surpassed Ramsey in both average annual value and total money.</p><p>Miami already paid a $4-million roster bonus in Ramsey's contract this year, so any acquiring team would only have to pay him $21.1 million.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Ramsey recorded two interceptions, 11 pass breakups, and 60 tackles in 17 games with the Dolphins this past season. It was his first healthy campaign since his rookie season that didn't result in a Pro-Bowl nod. His 76.9 PFF grade ranked 16th among 222 cornerbacks.</p><p>The 30-year-old has made seven Pro Bowls and three first-team All-Pros across a nine-year career that's included stints with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams, and Dolphins. Rams head coach Sean McVay said in April that he was open to the idea of a reunion with Ramsey.</p><p>Miami's corner depth behind Ramsey includes <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/200318" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/200318">Storm Duck</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174818" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174818">Kader Kohou</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188118" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188118">Cam Smith</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/73956" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/73956">Artie Burns</a>, and rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210063" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210063">Jason Marshall Jr</a>.</p>

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 15: Jalen Ramsey #5 of the Miami Dolphins lines up before the snap during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

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<p>Welcome to theScore's ranking of the top pending unrestricted free agents in the NHL. Age - which we listed as of July 1 when free agency opens - was slightly factored into the order.</p><p><em>xGF% = five-on-five expected goals share<br>GSAx = goals saved above expected</em></p><h3>1. Mitch Marner</h3><p><strong>Position: </strong>RW<br><strong>Age: </strong>28<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Maple Leafs<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $10.9M</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>81</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>75</td>
<td>21:19</td>
<td>52.8</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>With a reunion in Toronto seemingly unlikely, there's a good chance Marner will be one of the most coveted UFAs in years. It's not often that 100-point, Selke-caliber wingers who are firmly in their prime are available.</p><h3>2. Vladislav Gavrikov</h3><p><strong>Position: </strong>LD/RD<br><strong>Age: </strong>29<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Kings<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $5.875M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>82</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>23:05</td>
<td>57.19</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Gavrikov being slotted this high may surprise some, but the 6-foot-3, 220-pound defenseman is one of the game's premier shutdown blue-liners.</p><h3>3. Aaron Ekblad</h3><p><strong>Position: </strong>RD<br><strong>Age: </strong>29<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Panthers<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $7.5M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>56</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>23:31</td>
<td>52.66</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>There are admittedly some underlying concerns with his five-on-five game, but Ekblad is a big, physical, right-shooting defenseman who can contribute to both special teams units.</p><h3>4. Sam Bennett</h3><p><strong>Position: </strong>C<br><strong>Age: </strong>29<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Panthers<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $4.425M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>76</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>17:27</td>
<td>53.44</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>A career-high 51 points is nothing to write home about, but Bennett's playoff resume and inclusion on Canada's 4 Nations roster is evidence of his big-game ability.</p><h3>5. Nikolaj Ehlers</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786679/cropped_GettyImages-2215819781.jpg?ts=1747841169" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786679/w220xh124_GettyImages-2215819781.jpg?ts=1747841169 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786679/w320xh180_GettyImages-2215819781.jpg?ts=1747841169 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786679/w640xh360_GettyImages-2215819781.jpg?ts=1747841169 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786679/w768xh432_GettyImages-2215819781.jpg?ts=1747841169 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786679/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2215819781.jpg?ts=1747841169 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Darcy Finley / National Hockey League / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Position: </strong>LW/RW<br><strong>Age: </strong>29<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Jets<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $6M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>69</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>15:48</td>
<td>55.41</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Ehlers is speedy, dynamic, and could potentially thrive in an increased role. He averaged just 15:48 per game over the last three seasons.</p><h3>6. Ivan Provorov</h3><p><strong>Position: </strong>LD/RD<br><strong>Age: </strong>28<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Blue Jackets<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $6.75M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>82</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>23:21</td>
<td>46.31</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>The best ability is availability, and Provorov - a legitimate top-four defenseman - has missed just three games over his nine-year NHL career.</p><h3>7. Brock Boeser</h3><p><strong>Position: </strong>RW<br><strong>Age: </strong>28<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Canucks<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $6.65M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>75</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>18:10</td>
<td>46.82</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Boeser is a pure shooter, but the career-high 40-goal campaign he had in 2023-24 looks like an outlier, as he's never reached 30 goals in any other season.</p><h3>8. Matt Duchene</h3><p><strong>Position: </strong>C/LW/RW<br><strong>Age: </strong>34<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Stars<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $3M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>82</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>52</td>
<td>17:09</td>
<td>53.02</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Duchene proved he still has a lot left in the tank after producing the second-most points of his career in 2024-25. He took a discount to stay in Dallas last offseason. Will he do so again?</p><h3>9. John Tavares</h3><p><strong>Position: </strong>C<br><strong>Age: </strong>34<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Maple Leafs<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $11M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>75</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>18:14</td>
<td>49.15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Tavares rebounded from his worst year as a Maple Leaf with the second-most goals of his career in a single season. He could fetch a nice payday on the open market, though there are rumors of him taking a hometown discount in Toronto.</p><h3>10. Brad Marchand</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786448/cropped_GettyImages-2215605487.jpg?ts=1747695441" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786448/w220xh124_GettyImages-2215605487.jpg?ts=1747695441 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786448/w320xh180_GettyImages-2215605487.jpg?ts=1747695441 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786448/w640xh360_GettyImages-2215605487.jpg?ts=1747695441 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786448/w768xh432_GettyImages-2215605487.jpg?ts=1747695441 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786448/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2215605487.jpg?ts=1747695441 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Eliot J. Schechter / National Hockey League / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Position: </strong>LW/RW<br><strong>Age: </strong>37<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Panthers<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $6.125M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>71</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>18:19</td>
<td>48.07</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>He may not be the elite, top-line player he was in his prime, but Marchand has proved with the Panthers that he can still be highly effective in a middle-six role.</p><h3>11. Dmitry Orlov</h3><p><strong>Position: </strong>LD/RD<br><strong>Age: </strong>33<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Hurricanes<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $7.75M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>76</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>19:60</td>
<td>54.96</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Orlov remains a reliable, well-rounded second-pairing defensemen, even as he approaches his mid-30s.</p><h3>12. Mikael Granlund</h3><p><strong>Position: </strong>C/LW/RW<br><strong>Age: </strong>33<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Stars<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $5M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>83</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>19:27</td>
<td>42.95</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>While the versatile Finn has served as a top-six center in recent years, Granlund is best suited as a creative, offensive-minded winger in the middle of a lineup at this point in his career.</p><h3>13. Patrick Kane</h3><p><strong>Position: </strong>RW<br><strong>Age: </strong>36<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Red Wings<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $4M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>72</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>17:59</td>
<td>45.52</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Kane's five-on-five effectiveness waned this past season, but he's still a threat on the power play, where he tallied 29 of his 59 points.</p><h3>14. Claude Giroux</h3><p><strong>Position: </strong>RW<br><strong>Age: </strong>37<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Senators<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $6.5M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>81</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>18:12</td>
<td>47.99</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Giroux has served as a valuable veteran presence for the young, ascending players on his hometown Senators. With Ottawa finally making the playoffs, don't be surprised if the two sides find common ground on a new deal.</p><h3>15. Jamie Benn</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/782588/cropped_GettyImages-2210458176.jpg?ts=1745694229" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/782588/w220xh124_GettyImages-2210458176.jpg?ts=1745694229 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/782588/w320xh180_GettyImages-2210458176.jpg?ts=1745694229 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/782588/w640xh360_GettyImages-2210458176.jpg?ts=1745694229 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/782588/w768xh432_GettyImages-2210458176.jpg?ts=1745694229 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/782588/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2210458176.jpg?ts=1745694229 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Glenn James / NHL / Getty Images</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Position: </strong>LW<br><strong>Age: </strong>35<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Stars<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $9.5M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>80</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>33</td>
<td>15:18</td>
<td>50.01</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>It's hard to imagine Benn in another uniform, but anything is possible with the Stars up against the cap. Dallas' heart and soul failed to step up in the playoffs, notching just three points in 18 games.</p><h3>16. Brent Burns</h3><p><strong>Position: </strong>RD<br><strong>Age: </strong>40<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Hurricanes<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $8M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>82</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>20:57</td>
<td>54.73</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Does Burns have another season in him? While he's still an effective player, signs of decline started to creep in this past season.</p><h3>17. Ryan Donato</h3><p><strong>Position: </strong>C/LW<br><strong>Age: </strong>29<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Blackhawks<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $2M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>80</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>16:19</td>
<td>45.04</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Was Donato's breakout season for real? His 62 points more than doubled his previous career high, and he registered a 17% shooting percentage. A reunion in Chicago would make sense considering the Blackhawks held on to him at the deadline.</p><h3>18. Jonathan Drouin</h3><p><strong>Position: </strong>LW<br><strong>Age: </strong>30<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Avalanche<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $2.5M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>43</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>18:11</td>
<td>48.77</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Drouin has found a nice home with the Avalanche. Will someone pay up to pry him out of Denver?</p><h3>19. Pius Suter</h3><p><strong>Position: </strong>C/LW<br><strong>Age: </strong>29<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Canucks<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $1.6M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>81</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>17:21</td>
<td>50.39</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Suter chose a great time to have a career year in a UFA market lacking center options.</p><h3>20. Ryan Lindgren</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/776138/cropped_GettyImages-2205415649.jpg?ts=1742473893" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/776138/w220xh124_GettyImages-2205415649.jpg?ts=1742473893 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/776138/w320xh180_GettyImages-2205415649.jpg?ts=1742473893 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/776138/w640xh360_GettyImages-2205415649.jpg?ts=1742473893 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/776138/w768xh432_GettyImages-2205415649.jpg?ts=1742473893 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/776138/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2205415649.jpg?ts=1742473893 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Bruce Kluckhohn / National Hockey League / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Position: </strong>LD<br><strong>Age: </strong>27<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Avalanche<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $4.5M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>72</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>19:42</td>
<td>46.95</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>It may feel like Lindgren's been in the league forever, but he'll be one of the youngest blue-liners in this year's UFA class. A shot-blocking machine, he can still be a serviceable No. 4 defenseman if he has the right partner.</p><h3>21. Jake Allen</h3><p><strong>Position: </strong>G<br><strong>Age: </strong>34<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Devils<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $3.85M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>GAA</th>
<th>SV%</th>
<th>SO</th>
<th>GSAx</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>31</td>
<td>2.66</td>
<td>.906</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>19.07</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Allen being the top netminder on this list says everything you need to know about this year's UFA goalie class. He can be the 1B in a tandem, but he's ideally suited as a backup.</p><h3>22. Andrew Mangiapane</h3><p><strong>Position: </strong>LW/RW<br><strong>Age: </strong>29<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Capitals<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $5.8M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>81</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>13:02</td>
<td>54.08</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Mangiapane's 35-goal season from 2021-22 is clearly an outlier, but he posted elite defensive metrics with the Capitals this past season.</p><h3>23. Andrei Kuzmenko</h3><p><strong>Position: </strong>LW<br><strong>Age: </strong>29<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Kings<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $5.5M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>66</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>15:38</td>
<td>51.46</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>The right fit is everything for Kuzmenko, who struggled with the Flames but flourished with the Kings. He tallied 23 points in 28 games, including the playoffs, during his time in Los Angeles.</p><h3>24. Jack Roslovic</h3><p><strong>Position: </strong>C/RW<br><strong>Age: </strong>28<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Hurricanes<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $2.8M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>81</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>13:49</td>
<td>51.04</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Roslovic can contribute offense in a depth role, though there are questions about his defensive game. He was a healthy scratch on multiple occasions during Carolina's playoff run.</p><h3>25. Trent Frederic</h3><p><strong>Position: </strong>LW/C<br><strong>Age: </strong>27<br><strong>Last team: </strong>Oilers<br><strong>2024-25 cap hit</strong>: $2.3M</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>GP</th>
<th>G</th>
<th>A</th>
<th>ATOI</th>
<th>xGF%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>58</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>13:43</td>
<td>49.35</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Frederic is coming off a tough season, but he scored 17 goals in 2022-23 and 18 goals in 2023-24. As one of the younger UFAs with a 6-foot-3, 221-pound frame and 20-goal potential, Frederic should have plenty of suitors.</p><p>(Analytics source: <a href="https://evolving-hockey.com/">Evolving-Hockey</a>)</p>

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<p>The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Wednesday they hired Dan Muse as the 23rd head coach in franchise history.</p><p>Muse worked as an assistant coach for the New York Rangers under Peter Laviolette the past two campaigns. He was also an assistant under Laviolette with the Nashville Predators for three seasons from 2017-2020. </p><p>Additionally, Muse served as head coach of the USHL's Chicago Steel from 2015-17 and the U.S. National Team Development Program from 2020-23.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Muse replaces Mike Sullivan, who, coincidentally, replaced Laviolette as head coach of the Rangers this offseason following a 10-year run in Pittsburgh.</p><p>"What separated Dan was his ability to develop players, win at all levels where he has been a head coach, and his consistent success coaching special teams in the NHL," Penguins president of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas said. </p><p>"From his success in developing college and junior players, to his impactful work with veteran players during his time in the NHL, Dan has shown a proven ability to connect with players at all stages of their careers and help them to reach their potential."</p><p>Muse was in charge of running the penalty kill during his time as an assistant in Nashville and New York. The Predators ranked 13th in the league on the penalty kill in his three seasons. The Rangers ranked fourth shorthanded under Muse the last two campaigns.</p><p>The Predators (2018) and Rangers (2024) both won a Presidents' Trophy with Muse as an assistant.</p><p>As a head coach, Muse won a gold medal for the USA at the 2023 Under-18s and a 2017 championship with the Steel.</p><p>The 42-year-old hails from Canton, Massachusetts.</p>

MONTREAL, CANADA - JANUARY 19: Assistant coach Dan Muse of the New York Rangers handles bench duties during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on January 19, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the New York Rangers 5-4 in overtime.

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<p>One round of golf with the president and CEO of Maple Sports &amp; Entertainment, and it appears <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/599" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/599">Rory McIlroy</a> has The Passion.</p><p>"If I can win the Masters, then the Leafs can win the Stanley Cup," McIlroy said after Wednesday's Pro-Am at the Canadian Open, per <a href="https://x.com/BobWeeksTSN/status/1930283492950130731">TSN's Bob Weekes</a>.</p><p>McIlroy spent the day in a group with MLSE boss Keith Pelley. The two are familiar with each other, as Pelley was the commissioner and CEO of the DP World Tour from 2015 to 2024 before taking on his current job with MLSE.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Pelley gifted McIlroy a custom Maple Leafs jersey after their round.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rory McIlroy playing RBC Canadian Open Pro-Am with Maple Leaf Sports &amp; Entertainment CEO Keith Pelley (former European Tour chief). Presented Rory with a Maple Leafs jersey. So hey, the Leafs are relevant in June after all. <a href="https://t.co/dj7YffBp5Y">pic.twitter.com/dj7YffBp5Y</a></p>— Joe Callaghan (@JoeCallaghan84) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeCallaghan84/status/1930272919604629920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>McIlroy won the 2025 Masters in April to complete the career grand slam. The victory came nearly 11 years after his last major win at the 2014 PGA Championship.</p><p>Maple Leafs fans have been waiting a little bit longer for a Stanley Cup, as they haven't hoisted the trophy - or even been to the final - since 1967. They were eliminated in Round 2 of the playoffs by the defending champion Florida Panthers this year.</p><p>McIlroy is a two-time winner of the Canadian Open. This year's tournament gets underway Thursday at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley.</p>

CALEDON, CANADA - JUNE 04: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks up to the second green with Keith Pelley, President & CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) (and former President of the PGA European Tour), during the RBC Canadian Open Pro-Am at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley on June 04, 2025 in Caledon, Ontario, Canada.

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<p>Tampa Bay Lightning winger <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3322" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3322">Nikita Kucherov</a> won his second career Ted Lindsay Award on Wednesday, beating out Colorado Avalanche stars <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3002" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3002">Nathan MacKinnon</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8539" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8539">Cale Makar</a>.</p><p>The award is presented "to the most outstanding player as voted by fellow members of the NHLPA."</p><p>Kucherov's teammates surprised him with the trophy.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nikita Kucherov was surprised by his <a href="https://twitter.com/TBLightning?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TBLightning</a> teammates with the Ted Lindsay Award, presented by the <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLPA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NHLPA</a> "to the most outstanding player in the NHL".<br><br>Watch the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLAwards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NHLAwards</a> on June 12 at 6p ET on <a href="https://twitter.com/NHL_On_TNT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NHL_On_TNT</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sportsnet</a> before Game 4 of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StanleyCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StanleyCup</a> Final! <a href="https://t.co/2pWKIVbPUM">pic.twitter.com/2pWKIVbPUM</a></p>— NHL (@NHL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1930284299116302520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The 31-year-old also took home his third career Art Ross Trophy, pacing the league with 84 assists and 121 points this season. He's a finalist for the Hart Trophy, too, which will be announced June 12.</p><p>Kucherov won his first Ted Lindsay Award back in 2018-19. He also won the Hart and Art Ross Trophies that season, as he led the league with 87 assists and 128 points.</p><p>Kucherov is the 12th player in NHL history to win multiple Ted Lindsay Awards. The others are Wayne Gretzky (five), Mario Lemieux, Connor McDavid (four), Sidney Crosby, Jaromir Jagr, Guy Lafleur, Alex Ovechkin (three), Marcel Dionne, Phil Esposito, Dominik Hasek, and Mark Messier (two).</p><p>The Ted Lindsay Award has been handed out since 1971. It was known as the Lester B. Pearson Award until 2009-2010.</p>

TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 30: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning reacts after his team was defeated by the Florida Panthers in Game Five of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on April 30, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9821" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9821">Rasmus Kupari</a> is headed overseas.</p><p>The Winnipeg Jets forward signed a two-year contract with Swiss club HC Lugano, the team announced Tuesday.</p><p>Kupari, 25, was set to be a pending restricted free agent this offseason.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Jets acquired Kupari from the Kings in 2023 along with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6386" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6386">Alex Iafallo</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6466" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6466">Gabe Vilardi</a> in the trade that sent <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5588" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5588">Pierre-Luc Dubois</a> to Los Angeles.</p><p>Kupari, a 2020 first-round pick by L.A., tallied five goals and three assists in 59 games while playing a fourth-line role with the Jets this past season. The Finn didn't appear in the playoffs.</p>

WINNIPEG, CANADA - MARCH 25: Rasmus Kupari #15 of the Winnipeg Jets skates during the pre-game warm up prior to NHL action against the Washington Capitals at Canada Life Centre on March 25, 2025 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

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<p>The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/11203" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/11203">Noah Cates</a> to a four-year contract with a $4-million average annual value, the team announced Tuesday.</p><p>Cates was set to become a restricted free agent on July 1. The new contract buys three of his unrestricted free agent years.</p><p>The 26-year-old recorded 16 goals and 21 assists in 78 games with the Flyers in the 2024-25 campaign. He averaged 15:53 per contest while primarily serving as the team's third-line center. He could slot in as the team's No. 2 center next season.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Cates finished 15th in Selke Trophy voting and ninth in Calder Trophy voting during his 38-point rookie campaign in 2022-23.</p><p>The Flyers drafted Cates in the fifth round in 2017.</p><p>Philadelphia has $18.9 million left in cap space. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9997" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9997">Jakob Pelletier</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10517" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10517">Cam York</a> are the team's only remaining RFAs.</p>

OTTAWA, ON - APRIL 13: Philadelphia Flyers left wing Noah Cates (27) applies pressure on the forecheck during first period National Hockey League action between the Philadelphia Flyers and Ottawa Senators on April 13, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada.

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<p>Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch announced Monday that winger <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3202" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3202">Connor Brown</a> will return to the lineup for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday.</p><p>Brown sustained an injury in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final while getting hit by the Dallas Stars' <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1725" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1725">Alex Petrovic</a> and missed the following two contests.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Connor Brown went to the dressing room after taking this hit from Alex Petrovic <a href="https://t.co/0dryQmYjMi">pic.twitter.com/0dryQmYjMi</a></p>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1926744235664937125?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>It's unclear who will come out of the lineup. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4111" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4111">Viktor Arvidsson</a> entered the fold in Brown's place for Games 4 and 5.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Brown recorded 13 goals and 17 assists in 82 regular-season games. He's produced eight points in 14 postseason contests.</p>

EDMONTON, AB - MAY 25: Edmonton Oilers Right Wing Connor Brown (28) hits Dallas Stars Right Wing Mikko Rantanen (96) in the second period of game three of Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Final Edmonton Oilers game versus the Dallas Stars on May 25, 2025 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB.

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<p>The Tampa Bay Lightning signed forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3843" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3843">Yanni Gourde</a> to a six-year contract with an average annual value of $2.33 million, the team announced Monday.</p><p>The 33-year-old veteran was set to become an unrestricted free agent July 1.</p><p>The Lightning reacquired Gourde from the Seattle Kraken prior to the 2025 trade deadline in a deal that also brought <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3045" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3045">Oliver Bjorkstrand</a> to Tampa Bay. He won two Stanley Cups during his first stint with the Bolts.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Gourde tallied seven goals and 24 assists in 57 games last season while averaging 16:03 per contest. He added one assist in five playoff games.</p><p>What the 5-foot-9, 174-pound winger lacks in size, he makes up for with his competitiveness and defensive acumen. He recorded 109 hits last season and projects to play a key role on Tampa Bay's penalty kill moving forward.</p><p>At five-on-five, Gourde projects to slot in on the Lightning's third line. He's capable of playing both center and wing.</p><p>The Bolts are left with $3.48 million in cap space with 20 players signed. Their only remaining UFAs are <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1937" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1937">Cam Atkinson</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3247" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3247">Luke Glendening</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12973" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12973">Nick Perbix</a>. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9254" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9254">Gage Goncalves</a> is their only restricted free agent.</p>

TAMPA, FL - APRIL 24: Yanni Gourde #37 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates against the Florida Panthers of Game Two of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on April 24, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

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<p>The Minnesota Wild announced Monday they've re-signed veteran winger <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1646" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1646">Marcus Johansson</a> to a one-year, $800,000 contract.</p><p>Johansson recorded 11 goals and 23 assists in 72 games last season while averaging 16:23 per contest. He added a pair of assists in five playoff games.</p><p>The 34-year-old has spent parts of four seasons with the Wild during his 15-year career. He's averaged 15 goals and 28 assists per 82 games in his career.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1935" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1935">Gustav Nyquist</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9941" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9941">Justin Brazeau</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3006" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3006">Jon Merrill</a> are the team's top remaining pending unrestricted free agents. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9215" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9215">Marco Rossi</a>, who the Wild have <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3294758" href="https://thescore.com/news/3294758">received</a> calls about, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9986" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9986">Declan Chisholm</a> are the club's top pending restricted free agents. Minnesota has approximately $15.7 million in cap space.</p>

NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 31: Marcus Johansson #90 of the Minnesota Wild skates during the game against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on March 31, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey.

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<p>Florida Panthers captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3004" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3004">Aleksander Barkov</a> won his second straight and third career Selke Trophy, the league announced Monday.</p><p>The award is given "to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game," as voted on by members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.</p><p>Barkov previously won in 2021 and 2024. He's the sixth player ever to win the award at least three times, joining Patrice Bergeron (six), Bob Gainey (four), Guy Carbonneau, Pavel Datsyuk, and Jere Lehtinen (all three).</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>His teammate, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3945" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3945">Sam Reinhart</a>, and Tampa Bay Lightning center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4748" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4748">Anthony Cirelli</a> were the other finalists. Forty-three players received at least one fifth-place vote. Here are the voting results for the top 10:</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Rank</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Points</th>
<th>1st-2nd-3rd-4th-5th</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1.</td>
<td>Aleksander Barkov (FLA)</td>
<td>1363</td>
<td>(96-31-28-14-4)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2.</td>
<td>Sam Reinhart (FLA)</td>
<td>837</td>
<td>(29-36-42-24-13)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3.</td>
<td>Anthony Cirelli (TB)</td>
<td>828</td>
<td>(29-49-21-25-15)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4.</td>
<td>Nico Hischier (NJ)</td>
<td>477</td>
<td>(11-19-30-21-21)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5.</td>
<td>Jack Eichel (VGK)</td>
<td>256</td>
<td>(5-12-12-16-14)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6.</td>
<td>Leon Draisaitl (EDM)</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>(1-18-11-11-11)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7.</td>
<td>Mitch Marner (TOR)</td>
<td>177</td>
<td>(3-5-12-10-22)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8.</td>
<td>Anze Kopitar (LA)</td>
<td>125</td>
<td>(2-3-7-11-16)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9.</td>
<td>Brandon Hagel (TB)</td>
<td>115</td>
<td>(3-5-4-7-9)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10.</td>
<td>Adam Lowry (WPG)</td>
<td>115</td>
<td>(3-4-4-9-10)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Barkov and Reinhart are the first teammates ever to finish 1-2 in voting.</p><p>Barkov also received the King Clancy Trophy, which is awarded "to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community."</p><p>He was surprised with the trophies in a team meeting by kids at the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">SURPRISE 🎉<br><br>Aleksander Barkov received the Frank J. Selke Trophy and the King Clancy Memorial Trophy as a special surprise from his friends at the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLAwards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NHLAwards</a> <br><br>Watch Barkov and the <a href="https://twitter.com/FlaPanthers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FlaPanthers</a> in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StanleyCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StanleyCup</a> Final vs. the <a href="https://twitter.com/EdmontonOilers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdmontonOilers</a>… <a href="https://t.co/9LcYqSbrHN">pic.twitter.com/9LcYqSbrHN</a></p>— NHL (@NHL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1929553684997853265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Barkov has donated $1,600 for every goal and $800 for every assist as part of his #BarkovScores4JoeD initiative since 2019. He's donated more than $420,000 to the hospital in that time.</p>

SUNRISE, FL - MAY 26: Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) warms up before the third period during game four of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Florida Panthers on Saturday, May 26, 2025 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL.

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OTTAWA, CANADA - MAY 1: Tyler Kleven #43 of the Ottawa Senators skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game Six of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canadian Tire Centre on May 1, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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