The Hockey News Sunday Recap: International Hockey - June 14th, 2026

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The Hockey News Sunday Recap: International Hockey - June 14th, 2026

Jun 15, 2026

Did you miss anything from the past week at The Hockey News' International Site? If you did, we have you covered with the Sunday Recap. Click on each card below to read the stories from the past week.

Good morning and happy Sunday.

If you spent the week away from the rink, you missed a busy stretch of hockey news both at home and across the globe. From the elimination rounds of the World Hockey Championship in Switzerland to trade rumours starting to build ahead of the summer, the offseason across all leagues is already moving quickly.

We’ve been tracking all of it to make sure you don’t miss anything. Grab your coffee and settle in; here’s your weekly recap below.

One was a model of durability and consistency; the other, a dominant force of pure skill. Revisit the classic debate over which Swedish icon truly defined greatness.

thehockeynews.comTHN Archive: Sundin VS. ForsbergOne was a model of durability and consistency; the other, a dominant force of pure skill. Revisit the classic debate over which Swedish icon truly defined greatness.

After revitalizing his stats in Russia, the veteran netminder cut ties with Spartak to test free agency, targeting backup roles with goalie-needy contenders like Edmonton or Ottawa.

thehockeynews.comFormer NHL Goalie Terminates KHL Deal To Pursue NHL ComebackAfter revitalizing his stats in Russia, the veteran netminder cut ties with Spartak to test free agency, targeting backup roles with goalie-needy contenders like Edmonton or Ottawa.

Puljujarvi and Laine represent Finland’s rise as a hockey superpower. They are blessed with superstar skills and already get rock-star treatment at home

thehockeynews.comTHN Archive: Finns On The MovePuljujarvi and Laine represent Finland’s rise as a hockey superpower. They are blessed with superstar skills and already get rock-star treatment at home

Former NHL stars are flocking overseas as Ilya Samsonov enters free agency, Kale Clague secures a multi-year deal, and Cayden Primeau draws significant interest from top Russian clubs.

thehockeynews.comKHL News & Notes: Martin Frk, Kale Clague, Cayden Primeau & MoreFormer NHL stars are flocking overseas as Ilya Samsonov enters free agency, Kale Clague secures a multi-year deal, and Cayden Primeau draws significant interest from top Russian clubs.

Amid a dominant postseason run and Calder Cup Finals lead, veteran sniper Vinni Lettieri may trade his NHL aspirations for a starring role in Russia next season.

thehockeynews.comReports Suggest Toronto Marlies Forward Drawing Interest From KHL ClubsAmid a dominant postseason run and Calder Cup Finals lead, veteran sniper Vinni Lettieri may trade his NHL aspirations for a starring role in Russia next season.

The Czechs have just enough high-end firepower, experience and game-stealing goaltending to be a threat for any other nation

thehockeynews.comTHN Archive: Don't ZZZ On CzechiaThe Czechs have just enough high-end firepower, experience and game-stealing goaltending to be a threat for any other nation

After seven seasons in North America, the veteran defenseman returns home on a two-year deal with Växjö Lakers HC, seeking a fresh start and an SHL championship.

thehockeynews.comFormer Islanders Defensemen Signs In Swedish Hockey League After seven seasons in North America, the veteran defenseman returns home on a two-year deal with Växjö Lakers HC, seeking a fresh start and an SHL championship.

With his ability to produce up and down the lineup, Fiala is paying big dividends in Los Angeles

thehockeynews.comTHN Archive: Swiss Bank AccountWith his ability to produce up and down the lineup, Fiala is paying big dividends in Los Angeles

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