NHL News and Playoffs Update: Mascot Naming Contest, Mark Stone's Return, Lindholm's Redemption, and More

🏒The NHL's newest team, based in Utah, is holding a mascot naming contest, where fans can choose the team name through an eight-team bracket.

🥅Mark Stone will be playing in game one for the Vegas Golden Knights, but there are still concerns about the team's performance and goaltending.

🏆Elias Lindholm had a great game for the Vancouver Canucks, showing potential for redemption after the Lindholm trade.

🔍General Manager Ron Francis of the Seattle Kraken remains non-committal about the coaching staff for the upcoming season.

🥅Connor Hellebuyck's performance in the playoffs for the Winnipeg Jets has been criticized, but he remains focused on stopping one more than the opposing goalie.

What is the mascot naming contest about?

—Fans can participate in an eight-team bracket to choose the name for Utah's new NHL team.

Will Mark Stone be playing in game one?

—Yes, Mark Stone will be playing for the Vegas Golden Knights in game one.

Did Elias Lindholm perform well for the Vancouver Canucks?

—Yes, Elias Lindholm had an impressive game, displaying potential redemption after the Lindholm trade.

Has the coaching staff for the Seattle Kraken been confirmed?

—No, General Manager Ron Francis has not made any announcements regarding the coaching staff for the Seattle Kraken.

What has been said about Connor Hellebuyck's performance in the playoffs?

—Connor Hellebuyck's performance has been criticized, but he remains focused on stopping one more than the opposing goalie.

00:00The NHL's newest team in Utah is holding a mascot naming contest through an eight-team bracket.

00:57Mark Stone will be playing in game one for the Vegas Golden Knights, but concerns remain about the team's performance and goaltending.

03:48Elias Lindholm showed potential redemption after the Lindholm trade with a great game for the Vancouver Canucks.

02:56General Manager Ron Francis of the Seattle Kraken remains non-committal about the coaching staff for the upcoming season.

04:05Connor Hellebuyck's performance in the playoffs for the Winnipeg Jets has faced criticism, but he remains focused on stopping one more than the opposing goalie.