Offseason Weekly Links: The Road Is Long

Barkov has been ‘force all playoffs’ for Panthers on road to Stanley Cup Final | NHL.com

Florida 3 wins from championship thanks to captain’s contributions in all areas

Oilers confident they can solve goalie Bobrovsky

Kris Knoblauch said the Oilers could’ve capitalized more on the chances they had vs. Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, who was brilliant in Game 1.

NHL salary cap will rise to $88 million next season | NHL.com

To increase by $4.5 million from this season; lower limit will be $65 million

Capitals reach agreement to purchase CapFriendly website

It won’t happen until July, but according to multiple sources, the Washington Capitals have reached an agreement to purchase the outstanding CapFriendly website.

Boston to host final of new 4 Nations Face-Off

Four 4 Nations Face-Off games will be played at Bell Centre, while TD Garden will host two round-robin games and the championship game Feb. 20.

Penguins hope to keep Crosby contract talks ‘as quiet as possible’ | NHL.com

36-year-old center can sign next deal July 1, led Pittsburgh with 94 points this season

Darwitz out as GM of PWHL champion Minnesota

Natalie Darwitz is out as general manager of the PWHL champion Minnesota franchise after an internal and external review.

Color of Hockey: Award-winning website highlights Indigenous in game | NHL.com

Resource helping to ‘motivate our youth’ to reach high-level leagues

NHL Rumour Roundup: Markstrom a potential target for Leafs, Sens?

The goaltending market will be interesting to follow this off-season, with many teams looking to make moves.

WWE makes custom championship belt for winner of Stanley Cup

The “WWE legacy belt” features the Cup and a hockey rink, and will also have the winning team’s logo on the side plates.

Utah won’t change strategy at 2024 NHL Draft after move from Arizona, GM says | NHL.com

Armstrong armed with 13 picks, including No. 6, in 4th year of rebuild

Calgary Tower will light up in blue and orange but denies supporting Oilers

With the Calgary Tower set to light up in blue and orange on Monday evening in support of Action Anxiety Day, the tourist attraction has assured residents of Alberta’s most populous city that they are not supporting their bitter Battle of Alberta rival.