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Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) joining Germantown Academy High School as varsity ice hockey coach for the 2025-26 season.
Hockey: Frank Seravalli joins the high school coaching ranks trib.al/uR3tgT3
A swap between two former highly-touted prospects! Avalanche acquire: Daniil Gushchin Sharks acquire: Oskar Olausson

The Hurricanes lock up Jackson Blake on a LONG-TERM deal worth $5.63M AAV.

The Athletic reports that there is interest in some of the five players among NHL executives. Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, and Dillon Dube highlighted as potential NHL returns. Alex Formenton and Callan Foote seem unlikely to return.
The Athletic reports that the NHLPA is not happy with the NHL's ruling to indefinitely keep Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Callan Foote, Alex Formenton, and Dillon Dube barred from playing in the league.
The NHL has released a statement saying that Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Callan Foote, Dillon Dube, and Alex Formenton are still ineligible to play in the league as of now.

Michael McLeod has been found not guilty of sexual assault.
Alex Formenton has been found not guilty of sexual assault.
“Justice Maria Carroccia… has said I do not find the evidence of E.M. credible or reliable. The Crown did meet the onus on any of the counts before me," per CBC News. No official verdict yet, however.
San Jose Sharks prospect Haoxi Wang suited up for Team Beijing at the 2025 U18 Chinese National Championship, winning the trophy and being crowned the best defenseman of the tournament 🇨🇳🏆

Here we go! ✈️ The Winnipeg Jets have signed Gabriel Vilardi to a six-year dea worth $7.5M AAV.

Looks like the Winnipeg Jets are getting a deal done with Gabriel Vilardi.
TRADE ALERT: Maple Leafs acquire: Dakota Joshua Canucks acquire: 2028 fourth-round pick

The Ducks give out a BIG contract to keep Lukas Dostal in Anaheim.

Lukas Dostal: five-year extension in Anaheim.
A message from Lukáš Dostál…