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Who are the best players in the Stanley Cup Final? Ranking the top 11

Which players will have the greatest impact on the Final? Here are the top 11, along with honorable mentions.

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How the finalists were built: Player-by-player breakdown of draft, trades, signings

The Canes and Golden Knights have taken divergent paths to get to the ultimate stage.

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STANLEY CUP FINAL IS SET

Five reasons the Hurricanes will win the Stanley Cup

Here are the factors that will determine the Stanley Cup Final -- and why the Canes will come out on top.

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Early look at the Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes

The series begins Tuesday on ABC, but here's a head start on all the intel you need to know.

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Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for Canadiens, every eliminated NHL team

We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.

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HELENIUS LEADS FINLAND TO TITLE

Sabres center Konsta Helenius scores golden goal as Finland wins worlds

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ON THE MOVE?

NHL free agency rankings: Who are the best players available on July 1?

From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who will be available this summer.

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Young players in need of a change: Michkov, Nemec, Poitras, more

Who could be next season's Trevor Zegras or Kirby Dach? Here are 12 candidates from around the league.

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HONORING A CHAMPION

Canes, Habs honor NHL legend Claude Lemieux ahead of Game 5

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Kornheiser, Wilbon remember 4-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux

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