FILE - Joe Sakic, current general manager of the Colorado Avalanche as well as a member of the 1996 Stanley Cup Championship team, waves as he is introduced during a ceremony to mark the 30th anniversary of the win before an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, on Dec. 11, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

FILE - Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

FILE - Former Los Angeles Kings coach Barry Melrose speaks to fans as he is honored prior to an NHL hockey game between the Kings and the Calgary Flames, on Feb. 12, 2015, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

FILE - Anaheim Ducks left wing Chris Kreider skates during an NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken, Feb. 3, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)

FILE - Carolina Hurricanes defenseman K'andre Miller skates during overtime in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final series against the Vegas Golden Knights, June 6, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

FILE - Calgary Flames' Akim Aliu celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks in Calgary, Alberta, April 7, 2012. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

FILE - New Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager John Chayka speaks during a scrum following a news conference in Toronto, May 4, 2026. (Arlyn McAdorey/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi prepares before Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens in Montreal, Monday, May 25, 2026. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)