The Daily: Panthers Damage Cup; Devils Deal; Eklund to Detroit?

The Florida Panthers worked impressively hard to win the Stanley Cup for a second consecutive season. And then they damaged the Cup as soon it was back in their possession.

The rim of the bowl has noticeable damage. The Panthers partied hard with the Cup Wednesday.

This isn’t catastrophic. The Stanley Cup has been damaged and repaired several times when in the possession of a champion. In 1994, the Stanley Cup arrived in two pieces to Joey Kocur when it was his turn for 24 hours with the Stanley Cup. He found someone to solder it back together temporarily until the Hockey Hall of Fame would apply a permanent fix.

The Stanley Cup has once again sustained some damage from the recipients. 🤕

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— TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 18, 2025

The bowl was barely attached to the trophy after the Stanley Cup got stuck in the bottom of Mario Lemieux’s pool when they won the Stanley Cup in 1991 and 1992.

The Hockey Hall of Fame asks players to be as respectful as possible, but it is accepted that incidents will occur.

Unfortunately, it happened after the (Panthers) team photo and as the families were led on to the ice,” a Hockey Hall of Fame spokesperson told the Miami Herald. “The Cup Keepers are taking the appropriate steps and plan to have it repaired by (Sunday’s) parade.”

Red Wings In Case You Missed It

Bob Duff looks at whether Detroit’s leadership group needs some help. GM Steve Yzerman and coach Todd McLellan have concern about this issue.

Swedish goalie explains about what happened after NHL rumors had him coming to Detroit.

The countdown for the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge is unofficially underway, even though there is not a specific opening date. It will be in September.

Red Wings Extra

Red Line Report, a long-time independent scouting service, has Prince George (WHL) goalie Joshua Ravensbergen ranked at No. 13. The Red Wings, deep in young goalie prospects, are not likely to select a goalie with their No. 13 pick. Red Line Report has Swedish player Victor Eklund ranked at No. 14. It says Montreal’s Brendan Gallagher is a good comparison for Eklund. The Red Wings do want to become harder to play against

Hockey Now Network

Chicago: The Blackhawks re-signed 31-goal scorer Ryan Donato for four years at $16 million. The Red Wings would love to land a 30-goal scorer for a $4 million AAV.

Montreal: Marc Dumont takes a look at the Canadiens’ buyout options. Montreal Canadiens. 

New Jersey: The Devils began clearing cap space by trading Erik Haula and his $3.15 AAV to the Nashville Predators. New Jersey Devils. 

Pittsburgh: Nick Bonino announced his retirement and became a Penguins assistant coach. Pittsburgh Penguins.

San Jose: Former Sharks television and radio analyst Chris Collins has died. San Jose Sharks.