Hockey

PWHL offseason heats up ahead of entry draft

From the comprehensive expansion process to preparing for tonight’s 5 p.m. ET entry draft, PWHL front offices have been booked and busy this offseason. It’s all happening.

June 17, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes hoist first Stanley Cup since 2006

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Droughts were snapped all over the men’s sports world this weekend as the Carolina Hurricanes won their first Stanley Cup since 2006, silencing the Vegas Golden Knights with last night’s 3–0 Game 6 win. Now that’s a storm surge.

June 15, 2026

NBA’s NY Knicks and NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes one win away from championship titles

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The NBA’s NY Knicks (up 3-1) and the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes (up 3-2) are on the cusp of sports immortality — both teams are one win away from hoisting their respective trophies. With a pair of potential title-clinching tilts on deck this weekend, the men’s playoffs are reaching their crescendo.

June 12, 2026

Stanley Cup Final primer: Carolina Hurricanes

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Six goals from six different Canes helped Carolina clinch the Eastern Conference crown in Friday’s 6–1 Game 5 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Now proud owners of the Prince of Wales trophy — but of course never touching it — the Canes are hoping to leave their prints all over some different hardware, the Stanley Cup.

June 01, 2026

Stanley Cup Final primer: Vegas Golden Knights

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The Vegas Golden Knights are back in the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in just nine years of existence. And while folks often love to root for an underdog, this squad isn’t getting that same love for good reason. Let’s discuss their quest to hoist Lord Stanley for a second time.

June 01, 2026

Montréal Victoire win first Walter Cup, captain Marie-Philip Poulin named playoff MVP

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As you read and have surely seen all over your feed, Montréal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin is a Walter Cup champion and playoff MVP, a moment that feels both long-overdue and serendipitous for one of the world’s greatest hockey players. In honor of MPP’s victory, let’s get re-acquainted with Captain Clutch’s trailblazing lore.

May 22, 2026

Ottawa Charge force Game 4, plus San Jose joins the PWHL expansion party

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On Wednesdays, we talk about women’s hockey. Well, that’s every day really. Today we’re covering tonight’s best-of-five Walter Cup Finals Game 4 and dissecting the PWHL’s latest expansion news. Drop that puck.

May 20, 2026

PWHL adds two expansion franchises as new markets offer unique value

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PWHL adds two expansion franchises as new markets offer unique value

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May 14, 2026

The PWHL is getting bigger and better…literally. After adding an expansion franchise in Detroit last week, the league announced new teams in Hamilton, ON, and Las Vegas, NV, yesterday. If those cities weren’t on your bingo card, you wouldn’t be alone — but each market brings its own value to the league. Feeling pucky.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #563

Hiding in the bathroom and watching soccer with Trinity Rodman

June 11, 2026

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Hiding in the bathroom and watching soccer with Trinity Rodman

You know what kind of soccer player Trinity Rodman is — but what kind of soccer fan is she? Find out on today’s episode of The GIST of It. Executive producer Alessandra Puccio sat down with the USWNT and Washington Spirit star to discuss the national team’s recent win in Brazil, Rodman’s World Cup watching plans, and her new summer of soccer partnership with State Farm. Jake better watch out.