NHL

Sweden's preliminary roster for the World Championship in Switzerland includes ten NHL players and is already at the maximum of 25. Coach Sam Hallam remains in contact with additional North American-based Swedes in hopes of further reinforcements ahead of the opening game.

11 maggio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Defenseman Mattias Ekholm has agreed to represent Sweden at the upcoming world championship in Switzerland. The 35-year-old Edmonton player missed the Olympics but will make his first world championship appearance since 2018.

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the hiring of John Chayka as their new general manager and Hockey Hall of Famer Mats Sundin as senior advisor for hockey operations on Saturday, following a disappointing season that saw the team miss the playoffs for the first time in a decade. Club CEO Keith Pelley called the moves a key step toward building a championship team.

02 maggio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Former NHL coach Ralph Krueger has publicly disclosed that he lives with Parkinson's disease. He received the diagnosis in November 2024 after noticing hand tremors shortly after his 65th birthday. Krueger remains active and refuses to let the condition define him.

The Carolina Hurricanes advanced to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs by sweeping the Ottawa Senators 4-0, clinching the series with a 4-2 victory in Game 4 on Saturday night at Canadian Tire Centre. Logan Stankoven scored in all four games, including the game-winning goal, while Frederik Andersen posted a 1.10 goals-against average. Taylor Hall led the offense with two goals and five assists over the series.

26 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Pittsburgh Penguins secured a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in game 4 of their Stanley Cup playoff first-round series, staving off elimination. Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell each contributed a goal and an assist in the win. The Flyers still lead the series 3-1.