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Report: Verdict in Hockey Canada sexual-assault case won't be appealed
The government will not appeal the verdict in the case of the five pro hockey players who were acquitted of sexual assault charges in Canada, TSN reported.,The five men were charged in connection with an event that occurred in June 2018 when they were members of the Canada world junior hockey team. ...
Mammoth G Connor Ingram cleared to return to NHL
The player assistance program cleared Utah Mammoth goaltender Connor Ingram to return to the league on Thursday.,Ingram, 28, entered the NHL/NHL Players' Association's program on March 9 and last played in a game on Feb. 22.,He finished 9-8-4 with a 3.27 goals-against average and .882 save percentag...
Avalanche sign F Victor Olofsson to 1-year contract
The Colorado Avalanche signed free agent forward Victor Olofsson to a one-year contract on Wednesday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the team but multiple reports put the deal's value at $1.575 million.,Olofsson, 30, recorded 29 points (15 goals, 14 assists) and a career-best plus-17 rating i...
Reports: FSG evaluating Penguins' suitor options as ‘serious contender’ emerges
The Hoffmann family, owners of the minor league Florida Everblades, have "emerged as a serious contender" to buy the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sportsnet reported Tuesday.,The Penguins are currently owned by Fenway Sports Group, which had been angling to sell a minority stake of the NHL club to "a small, ...
Longtime NHL goalie Anton Khudobin retires
Anton Khudobin, a journeyman goaltender who last appeared in the NHL in 2023, announced his retirement on Tuesday.,Khudobin, 39, played in 260 games across 14 NHL seasons with the Minnesota Wild (2009-11), Boston Bruins (2011-13, 2016-18), Carolina Hurricanes (2013-15), Anaheim Ducks (2015-16), Dall...
Islanders sign Matthew Schaefer to entry-level contract
Matthew Schaefer, the top selection in the 2025 NHL draft, has signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the New York Islanders, the team announced on Monday.,Schaefer was on hand at Citi Field to throw out the ceremonial first pitch in the game between the New York Mets and the visiting Cleveland ...
Kings re-sign F Alex Laferriere to 3-year, $12.3M extension
The Los Angeles Kings signed forward Alex Laferriere to a three-year, $12.3 million contract extension through the 2027-28 season, the team announced on Saturday.,The new deal has an average annual value of $4.1 million.,Laferriere, 23, played his second NHL season in 2024-25 and set career highs in...
RFA F Nicholas Robertson avoids arbitration, signs with Leafs
Restricted free-agent forward Nicholas Robertson avoided arbitration and signed a one-year contract extension worth $1.825 million with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team announced Saturday.,Robertson was scheduled to have his arbitration hearing on Sunday, Sportsnet reported.,He recorded 22 points (...
Sabres sign G Devon Levi to 2-year contract
Restricted free agent goaltender Devon Levi signed a two-year contract worth $1.625 million with the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.,Levi, 23, was 2-7-0 with a 4.12 goals-against average and .872 save percentage in nine appearances (eight starts) with the Sabres last season. ,He fared significantly bett...
Jets D Dylan Samberg avoids arbitration, inks 3-year deal
Restricted free-agent defenseman Dylan Samberg avoided a salary arbitration hearing and signed a three-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday.,While the team did not divulge the financial terms, multiple media outlets reported it was worth $17.25 million ($5.75 million average a...
Four NHL Teams Poised to Make a Big Leap in 2025
Utah, Anaheim, Seattle and San Jose headline the NHL’s most improved Western Conference teams heading into the 2025 season. Who’s ready for a leap?...
Blackhawks G Arvid Soderblom signs 2-year extension
The Chicago Blackhawks signed goaltender Arvid Soderblom to a two-year, $5.5 million extension on Saturday.,The deal runs through the 2026-27 season for Soderblom, who avoided arbitration.,Soderblom, 25, posted a 10-18-7 record with a 3.18 goals-against average and .898 save percentage in 36 games (...
Avalanche trade F Oskar Olausson to Sharks for F Danil Gushchin
The Avalanche and Sharks traded forwards, with Danil Gushchin headed to Colorado in exchange for fellow forward Oskar Olausson.,Russian native Gushchin notched two goals and five points in 18 games from 2023-2025 with the Sharks, who drafted him in the third round of the 2020 NHL Draft.,He recorded ...
Hurricanes F Jackson Blake signs 8-year, $45M extension
Carolina Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake has signed an eight-year, $45 million contract extension with the team.,The deal, announced late Thursday night, will begin in the 2026-27 season. ,Blake, who will turn 22 on Aug. 3, will play the final season of his entry-level deal in 2025-26. He could hav...
Canada hockey players acquitted in sexual assault case
Five former members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team were acquitted of all charges Thursday in a sexual assault trial in London, Ontario.,Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia of the Ontario Court of Justice said she didn't find the complainant's evidence "credible or reliable.","I cannot ...
Kraken, RW Kaapo Kakko agree to three-year deal
The Seattle Kraken liked what they saw in the 49 games that right winger Kaapo Kakko played for them last season.,On Tuesday, the franchise and the 24-year-old Finnish forward agreed to a three-year contract featuring an average annual value of $4,525,000. The team will avoid arbitration with the re...
Report: Flyers' top draft pick Porter Martone to play at Michigan St.
Porter Martone, selected No. 6 overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2025 NHL Draft, will delay signing to play for Michigan State in the 2025-26 season, Sportsnet reported Monday.,The Canada native spent last season playing for the Brampton Steelheads of the Ontario Hockey League and tallied 98...
2025 NHL Calder Trophy Watch: From Ivan Demidov to Easton Cowan
Montreal Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov is among the top contenders for the 2025 Calder Memorial Trophy. Here’s a look at the top NHL rookies to watch this season....
Jets F Gabriel Vilardi signs 6-year, $45M extension
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi signed a six-year, $45 million contract extension, avoiding arbitration.,The 25-year-old restricted free agent's annual salary of $7.5 million represents a raise from $3.4 million in 2024-25.,Vilardi registered career highs across the board last season with 61 p...
NHL Defensemen Trade Watch: Rasmus Andersson Headlines the Offseason Block
The NHL free-agent frenzy is over, but the trade winds are just starting. Rasmus Andersson, Dougie Hamilton, and Erik Karlsson headline a trio of defensemen who could shake up the offseason....