Nope, the draft isn’t this weekend either.
Now that the Stanley Cup is awarded, the postseason trades have begun, starting with a guy who inadvertently helped Florida’s Cup cause.
Speaking of which, the back-to-back winners now are the subject of “dynasty” talk, but with them already going to three straight finals, and two international tournaments (4 Nations, next season’s Olympics) mixed in, that is coupled with the long-term mileage question.
A reminder that in addition to everything else the NHL’s last true dynasty faced, the 1980-1984 New York Islanders had their stars in two Canada Cup tournaments during that crazy run — the second one in 1984 awkwardly featuring stars of both teams that had just met in back-to-back Stanley Cup finals.
Of course, those Islanders won 19 consecutive playoff series. The Panthers’ tally is at eight…
Islanders News
- The Next Nelson discusses life at Notre Dame and recalls being drafted by the Isles. [Isles]
- Video: Scott Mayfield and Ryan Pulock take on some peewee roller hockey kids. [Isles] And here’s the write-up. [Isles]
- In$ide the I$landers Plus: The Panthers are a reminder why the Isles need to become uncomfortable to play against again. (Of course, being good first would help.) [Po$t+]
NHL News
- The Panthers know three straight finals and two straight Cups is special, especially in this 32-team cap age. [NHL]
- Mason Marchment, last seen removing Zach Hyman from the playoffs, has been traded to Seattle by the Stars. [NHL]
- Erik Haula was traded to the Nashville Predators by the New Jersey Devils for defenseman Jeremy Hanzel and a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. [NHL]
- The McDavid Contract Watch has begun. He’s in no hurry. [NHL]
- Who is in a hurry? Trent Frederic, apparently reaching an eight-year deal with the Oilers. [Oilers Nation]
- After a couple of one-year deals, Matt Duchene inks for four years in Dallas, where he always wanted to stay. [NHL]