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A look at some renowned players still on the NHL free agency market

It’s been exactly a month since the NHL free agency market opened, and the most attractive names have long since settled into their new homes. Those who remain unsigned into August will likely have to accept a significant pay cut compared to last season, and many well-known players may not find work in the world’s top league at all, instead heading to Europe or retiring from hockey. Let’s take a look at some interesting players still offering their services to general managers.

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Swedish world champion with impressive track record takes over Danish national hockey team

The Danish Ice Hockey Union has appointed Swede Tommy Samuelsson as the new Danish national team head coach on a two-year contract. Samuelsson most recently coached Timra in the SHL and brings 27 years of top-level coaching experience from Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.

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Navratilova's return & an Olympic legacy: Remembering Prague's pivotal 1986 Fed Cup

Stvanice, an island on the river in Prague, has always been a sporting paradise. For many years, it was home to an ice hockey stadium that hosted the World Championship, where the national team won its first gold in 1947, and right next to it, the stands of an iconic tennis arena were built. It was this arena, now the host of the upcoming Livesport Prague Open, that in July of 1986 hosted one of the most memorable tournaments of all time.

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Connor Bedard becomes third-highest paid player in NHL after $75 million deal

The Chicago Blackhawks signed Connor Bedard to a five-year, $75 million contract extension on Saturday, making him the third-highest-paid player in the National Hockey League.

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20 years in the making: Five reasons why the Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup

It took 20 years, but the Carolina Hurricanes are celebrating the Stanley Cup once again, and Rod Brind’Amour (55) is there with them once more. Two decades ago, he lifted the cup as captain; now he is the head coach and has instilled in the team the hockey philosophy he himself espoused as a player.

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Stanley Cup winner Aho: 'It doesn't matter who scores the winning goals'

After 10 years in the National Hockey League (NHL), Finland's Sebastian Aho has won the biggest prize, lifting the Stanley Cup alongside his Carolina Hurricanes teammates following a 3-0 win in game six of the Finals against the Vegas Golden Knights.

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2026 finalists set for rematch as 2027 World Ice Hockey Championship groups set

The dust may only just be settling on Finland's triumph over host nation Switzerland in the Final of the 2026 World Ice Hockey Championship, but the Swiss can already look forward to the chance of revenge in the 2027 edition, after the group line-ups were confirmed.

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How two outstanding Danes in the Stanley Cup Final defies the odds in ice hockey

Frederik Andersen and Nikolaj Ehlers' status as stars in the Carolina Hurricanes' quest to capture their second Stanley Cup trophy has become a symbol of Denmark's surprising ability to produce NHL players, completely against all the odds.

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NHL to feature new All-Star format to feature four countries and world team

National Hockey League officials announced a revamped format to the NHL All-Star Game starting in 2027 with Canada, Sweden, Finland, the United States and a "World" team.

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Six storylines as Hurricanes and Golden Knights contest Stanley Cup Final

One side has reached the battle for the world's most prestigious hockey trophy after a long 20-year wait and the other is here for the third time in just nine years of the club's existence.

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Finland coach Pennanen hails captain Barkov after World Championship triumph

Less than 24 hours after Finland beat host nation Switzerland 1-0 after overtime in the 2026 World Ice Hockey Championship Final, over 80,000 fans gathered at Helsinki Olympic Stadium to celebrate with the returning winning team as stars of Finnish music joined the heroes on stage.

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Canes coach Brind'Amour says playing Golden Knights will be a 'different beast'

Rod Brind'Amour captained the Carolina Hurricanes to their only Stanley Cup in 2006 and 20 years later, he has coached them to the edge of another National Hockey League title.

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Helenius' overtime goal enough for Finland to beat Swiss to World Championship gold

Finland have won the World Ice Hockey Championship for the first time since 2022 after Konsta Helenius' strike in overtime settled the Final against Switzerland after a goalless first 60 minutes in Zurich.

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Norway stun Canada to win sensational bronze at Ice Hockey World Championships

Norway pulled off a staggering 3-2 ⁠overtime win to beat Canada and secure the bronze medal ‌at the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship ‌on Sunday, securing their best-ever ‌finish and handing the Canadians another stunning ‌defeat at the tournament.

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Second-period blitz sends Finland past Canada and into World Championship Final

Finland are through to the Final of the 2026 World Ice Hockey Championship after coming from 2-1 down to beat Canada 4-2 in Zurich, Switzerland.

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Sweden's hockey team rage against referees after brutal tackle left player in wheelchair

The Swedish national hockey team was furious with the referees after the quarter-final defeat (1-3) against Switzerland at the World Championships, when Oscar Sundqvist left the arena in a wheelchair after a brutal tackle by New Jersey star Timo Meier.

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Four-time Stanley Cup winner Claude Lemieux unexpectedly passes away at age 60

Four-time Stanley Cup winner Claude Lemieux has passed away. The former Canadian hockey forward was 60 years old. Just on Monday, Lemieux carried the torch during the traditional pre-game ceremony at Montreal’s arena before Game 3 of the NHL playoff semifinals against Carolina. News of his death was announced by the NHL Alumni Association on X.

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Switzerland reach last four of home World Championship by dumping out Sweden

Switzerland are through to the Semi-finals of the 2026 World Ice Hockey Championship on home ice after coming from behind to beat Sweden 3-1 in Zurich, remaining on course for a first gold medal in the competition and ending the Swedes' hopes of a first title since 2018.

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Norway continue fairytale run to reach World Championship semi-final for first time ever

Norway on Thursday continued their fairytale campaign at the Ice Hockey World Championships in Switzerland by beating Latvia 2-0 to seal their progress to the semi-final of the tournament.

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Dominant Canadians cruise past defending champions USA to seal semi-final ticket

Canada on Thursday afternoon scored in each period to cruise past defending world champions USA through a 4-0 scoreline and seal their ticket for the semi-finals of the Ice Hockey World Championships.

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Finland end Quarter-final hoodoo by defeating Czech Republic in Zurich

Finland have reached the Semi-finals of the World Ice Hockey Championship for the first time since winning the competition in 2022, ending a run of three consecutive Quarter-final exits with a 4-1 win over Czech Republic, who have now suffered back-to-back last eight exits of their own since taking gold in 2024.

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Barkov leads fightback but Finland fall short against unstoppable Switzerland

Switzerland have won all seven of their Group A matches within 60 minutes on home ice at the 2026 World Ice Hockey Championship, inflicting a first loss of the competition on Finland with a 4-2 victory in Zurich that decided who would top the group.

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Sweden hold on to beat Slovakia and reach Quarter-finals by barest of margins

Sweden have spared themselves the embarrassment of a group stage exit at the 2026 World Ice Hockey Championship, winning a winner-takes-all clash with Slovakia 4-2 to finish fourth in Group B and eliminate their opponents.

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Norway secure dramatic overtime win against bitter rivals Denmark in seven-goal thriller

Norway on Tuesday finished off their group stage campaign at the Ice Hockey World Championships with a 4-3 overtime win against bitter rivals Denmark to move into second spot in Group B where they have secured their ticket for the quarter-final.