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Vegas Golden Knights' Pavel Dorofeyev (16) celebrates between Carolina Hurricanes' Jalen Chatfield (5), Alexander Nikishin (21), and goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) after a goal in the second period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final series in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Winners and losers of the NHL offseason include teams in big markets spending and improving

By Stephen Whyno and John Wawrow - Associated Press

FILE - New Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager John Chayka speaks during a scrum following a news conference in Toronto, May 4, 2026. (Arlyn McAdorey/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Maple Leafs on the clock with No. 1 pick in the NHL draft, with McKenna considered top prospect

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Penn State forward Gavin McKenna (72) skates during an NCAA hockey regional game against Minnesota Duluth, March 27, 2026 in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis, File)

With Gavin McKenna top prospect, Maple Leafs begin rebuilding with No. 1 pick in NHL draft

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

FILE - Los Angeles Kings head coach Jim Hiller directs his players from the team box in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche Dec. 29, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Maple Leafs hire former LA Kings coach Jim Hiller to replace Craig Berube

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New Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager John Chayka, left to right, MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley, and new Toronto Maple Leafs Senior Executive Advisor, Hockey Operations, Mats Sundin, hold a press conference in Toronto on Monday, May 4, 2026. (Arlyn McAdorey/The Canadian Press via AP)

Maple Leafs win lottery for No. 1 pick in 2026 NHL draft

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 5, 2016, file photo, Arizona Coyotes general manager John Chayka speaks at a news conference in Glendale, Ariz. Chayka has stepped down, one week before the Coyotes open the Stanley Cup qualifiers against Nashville. The Coyotes announced Sunday, July 26, 2020, former player and current assistant GM Steve Sullivan will serve as interim general manager. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Chayka steps down as Arizona GM a week before qualifier

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes center Vinnie Hinostroza, center, celebrates with Jordan Oesterle (82) and Brad Richardson (15) in the second period during an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Coyotes sign GM John Chayka to long-term extension

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2017, file photo, Arizona Coyotes left wing Anthony Duclair (10) moves the puck during the first period during the team's NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Glendale, Ariz. The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired Duclair from the Coyotes in a four-player trade. The teams announced the deal Wednesday night, Jan. 10, that sends winger Richard Panik and minor leaguer Laurent Dauphin to Arizona. Chicago also gets defenseman Adam Clendening along with Duclair in a move that seeks to shake up a perennial contender fighting to maintain a playoff position. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Blackhawks acquire Anthony Duclair from Coyotes

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 17, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins assistant Rick Tocchet, right, talks with an official during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, in Pittsburgh. The Arizona Coyotes have named Rick Tocchet as head coach, replacing Dave Tippett, who parted ways with the franchise after last season. Tocchet spent the past three seasons as an assistant coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins, a stint that included consecutive Stanley Cup championships. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Coyotes hire Rick Tocchet as head coach

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press