Hockey headlines for June 16, 2023

Friday, June 16, 2023

Ekblad needs surgery, will miss start of next season; Panthers expect Tkachuk to be ready (Miami Herald)
Lizard Kings to Lord Stanley: Bruce Cassidy completes coaching odyssey (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Avalanche acquire Fredrik Olofsson from Dallas Stars, trading future considerations (Denver Post)
Devils re-sign Jesper Bratt to long-term deal (NJ.com)
Ottawa Senators sign forward Oskar Pettersson to entry-level deal (Ottawa Sun)
Jets sign prospect Fabian Wagner to entry-level deal (Winnipeg Sun)
Devils file for team-elected arbitration with Timo Meier (NJ.com)
Ethan Bear surgery leaves Canucks in a roster-buildling pickle (Vancouver Province)
‘It’s neat to be able to help’: Iginla returns to Flames as special advisor to GM (Calgary Sun)
Flyers bring back franchise legend John LeClair in latest front office move (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Man charged for threatening mass shooting on day of Vegas Golden Knights' Stanley Cup clincher (USA Today)
TV ratings for Stanley Cup playoffs up for early rounds, but down for finals (Globe & Mail)
Devilishly busy time ahead for NHL clubs despite Cup being handed out (Toronto Sun)
‘Nothing is guaranteed,’ but Panthers know Stanley Cup run should only be the start (Miami Herald)
‘It’s still raw and painful’: Panthers coming to grips with Stanley Cup Final loss (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
An offer sheet for Evan Bouchard could put Edmonton Oilers in big bind (Edmonton Sun)
Sabres continue to grind through negotiations to sign Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power (Buffalo News)
Red Wings should get productive player at No. 9, recent history shows (MLive.com)
NHL announces draft order, Penguins currently have 6 picks (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Sabres to have a new ECHL affiliate next season after agreement ends with Cincinnati (Buffalo News)