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The Toronto Maple Leafs have parted ways with assistant general manager Hayley Wickenheiser, a Hockey Hall of Famer and a key figure in the team's player development department, as part of a sweeping front-office overhau...
The Anaheim Ducks have retained franchise center Leo Carlsson, announcing on Thursday, July 9, that they matched a five-year, $90 million offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers.
The New York Islanders are launching a first-of-its-kind initiative in the National Hockey League, inviting fans worldwide to design the team's official third jersey for the 2027-28 season.
The Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup victory has been overshadowed by controversy after owner Tom Dundon included the names of his wife and five children on the championship trophy, a move that has sparked significant cr...
The Chicago Blackhawks will begin the 2026-27 NHL season without their star player, Connor Bedard, who is expected to miss approximately four months following surgery on his left shoulder.
In a move that has stunned the hockey world, Hall of Fame forward Daniel Alfredsson, the longtime face of the Ottawa Senators, has joined the Toronto Maple Leafs as an associate coach.
A major leadership transition is underway for the New York Rangers, as executive chairman James Dolan is stepping back from day-to-day responsibilities with the NHL franchise and handing operational control to his son, Q...
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn will return for an 18th season with the franchise after signing a one-year contract, the team announced on Friday, July 3. The deal carries a base salary of $850,000 and includes up to $1.
The Philadelphia Flyers have made a seismic move in the NHL offseason, signing Anaheim Ducks restricted free agent center Leo Carlsson to a five-year, $90 million offer sheet on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Alex Ovechkin, the greatest goal-scorer in NHL history, will return for a 22nd season after signing a one-year contract with the Washington Capitals on Thursday.
The Montreal Canadiens have secured one of their brightest young stars for the next decade, signing forward Ivan Demidov to an eight-year, $73.2 million contract extension.
The NHL's annual free agency period opened at noon Eastern Time on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, with a flurry of signings and trades despite a relatively thin market for elite talent.
The New York Rangers acquired veteran goaltender Joonas Korpisalo from the Boston Bruins on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in exchange for forward prospect Kalle Vaisanen and a fourth-round draft pick in 2028.
The Chicago Blackhawks secured their new cornerstone defenseman on Wednesday, signing Bowen Byram to a six-year, $75 million contract extension on the opening day of NHL free agency.
The Edmonton Oilers have traded defenseman Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks, a move that resolves a major offseason question for the Oilers and significantly reshapes the Sharks' blue line.
The Florida Panthers have acquired the exclusive negotiating rights to veteran defenseman Radko Gudas from the Anaheim Ducks, the teams announced Monday. In exchange, the Ducks received the rights to forward A.J. Greer.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are facing a major organizational challenge after reports emerged that star defenseman Zach Werenski and top scorer Kirill Marchenko do not intend to sign long-term contract extensions with the ...
The Detroit Red Wings have not granted captain Dylan Larkin’s trade request, leaving the future of the franchise cornerstone unresolved as the NHL offseason intensifies.
The Pittsburgh Penguins reunited twin brothers Liam and Markus Ruck at the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, selecting the forwards on consecutive days to keep the prolific duo together.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected forward Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick in the NHL draft on Friday, June -, in Buffalo, New York, marking a pivotal moment in the franchise's ongoing roster overhaul under new g...
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