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Amid off-ice drama, Jets focus on ending skid vs. surging Stars
As the Connor Hellebuyck saga potentially nears a new phase, the Winnipeg Jets remain focused on what they can control on the ice.,That includes ending their losing streak and an extended skid against the Dallas Stars.,With Hellebuyck's team-imposed suspension nearing its end, the visiting Jets will...
With Mathew Barzal still out, Isles eye 3-game win streak vs. Kings
The New York Islanders have fared well without Mathew Barzal this season.,Just how long they will have to play without the veteran center, however, remains a mystery.,The Islanders will look to secure their first three-game winning streak of the season Thursday night when they conclude a two-game ho...
NHL Early-Season Predictions: Flyers, Rangers and Stars Face Reality Checks
Three weeks into the NHL season, the Flyers, Rangers and Stars face questions, while the Utah Mammoth and Edmonton Oilers look poised to keep rolling....
6 NHL Youngsters Who Could Break Out in 2026-27
Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg, Cole Hutson and four other young NHL players who could make their mark during the 2026-27 season....
Canucks sign D Zeev Buium to 8-year, $75M contract
The Vancouver Canucks signed Zeev Buium to an eight-year, $75.04 million contract that will take effect with the 2027-28 season, the team announced Friday night.,Buium, 20, could have become a restricted free agent after the upcoming season, but he said that didn't interest him.,Once Vancouver acqui...
Maple Leafs sign F Brendan Brisson to 1-year contract
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the signing of forward Brendan Brisson to a one-year contract on Friday.,Terms were not disclosed, but multiple reports indicated it is a two-way deal worth $850,000 at the NHL level.,Brisson, 24, was a first-round pick (29th overall) by the Vegas Golden Knights in ...
Prime Video acquires exclusive local streaming rights for 6 NHL teams
The National Hockey League and Prime Video have forged a deal that makes Prime Video the exclusive local streaming home for six NHL teams in their regional territories.,Prime Video obtained the local rights to the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas...
Rangers agree to terms with F Eeli Tolvanen on 1-year deal
The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with veteran forward Eeli Tolvanen on a one-year contract, the club announced Wednesday.,Terms were not disclosed but multiple media outlets reported the deal is worth $1.5 million.,Tolvanen, 27, recorded 36 points (12 goals, 24 assists) in 78 games last sea...
Devils acquire Luke Evangelista from Predators for picks
The New Jersey Devils have landed forward Luke Evangelista from the Nashville Predators in exchange for draft capital, the team announced Tuesday.,Nashville will receive New Jersey's second-round pick in 2028 and a first-round pick via the Colorado Avalanche, conditional upon the latter pick not tra...
Reports: Rangers agree to 1-year deal with F Eeli Tolvanen
The New York Rangers are reportedly continuing their offensive makeover, agreeing to a one-year contract with winger Eeli Tolvanen on Tuesday.,According to PuckPedia, the deal is for $1.5 million.,The Finnish-born Tolvanen, 27, tallied 12 goals and 36 points with a minus-18 rating in 78 games with t...
Ducks to retire Ryan Getzlaf's No. 15 in January ceremony
The Anaheim Ducks will honor former forward Ryan Getzlaf when the franchise retires his No. 15 in a Jan. 30 ceremony.,Getzlaf played all 17 of his NHL seasons in a Ducks uniform, scoring 282 goals with 737 assists over 1,157 regular-season games. The three-time All-Star retired after the 2021-22 sea...
Avs' Cale Makar becomes highest-paid player in NHL history
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar inked an eight-year, $163.2 million contract on Friday, becoming the first player in NHL history to earn more than $20 million per year.,The deal, which begins in the 2027-28 season, will pay the 27-year-old rearguard $20.4 million per year through the 2034-3...
Jets star G Connor Hellebuyck confirms trade request
Three-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck, who has spent his entire NHL career with the Winnipeg Jets, has made public his desire to be traded.,Hellebuyck, a key member of the United States' gold-medal squad at the Winter Olympics in February, released a statement Thursday through his agent,...
NHL Offseason Storylines: What Comes Next for the Ducks, Panthers and Capitals?
The NHL offseason is nearly over. Here are four major storylines to watch, including the Ducks' cap crunch, Panthers' comeback and more....
Report: Houston or Austin could get NHL team by 2029-30
It appears Houston or Austin could land the NHL's next expansion franchise -- possibly by the end of 2026 -- and potentially begin play in 2029-30, The Athletic reported on Saturday. ,Houston billionaire Dan Friedkin's company, Pursuit Sports, has agreed to pay a $2 billion expansion fee to bring th...
Blue Jackets G Elvis Merzlikins undergoes shoulder surgery
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins is sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery earlier this week to repair an injured shoulder, the team announced Thursday.,"Elvis informed us a few weeks ago that he was experiencing some discomfort in his shoulder during his offseason workouts...
Bruins and Oilers to play games in Germany in 2027-28 season
The Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins each will play two regular-season games in Germany in 2027-28, the league announced on Thursday.,The 2027 NHL Global Series Germany will see the Oilers playing in center Leon Draisaitl's hometown of Cologne and the Bruins playing in JJ Peterka's hometown of Muni...
Rangers re-sign D Scott Morrow to 1-year contract
The New York Rangers agreed to terms with defenseman Scott Morrow on Wednesday to a one-year deal.,Morrow, 23, recorded six assists in 29 games in his first season with the Rangers in 2025-26. ,He added 19 points (five goals, 14 assists) in 34 games with the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack.,A second-round ...
Start of season in doubt for Panthers F Brad Marchand
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand is recovering from offseason surgery and could miss the start of the 2026-27 season, Florida Hockey Now reported Saturday.,Marchand, 38, has been dealing with hip and sports hernia injuries and could be sidelined two or more months, according to the report.,The...
Kings to retire Anze Kopitar's No. 11 jersey, unveil statue
The Los Angeles Kings will retire former captain Anze Kopitar's No. 11 jersey during the 2026-27 season and honor him with a statue outside of Crypto.com Arena.,Both events will happen prior to the Kings' game against the visiting Montreal Canadiens on Feb. 24.,A two-time Stanley Cup champion with L...