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winnipegfreepress.comsports17 hrs ago
Player agrees to return for 22nd season with team
The player confirmed he will play another NHL season after receiving clearance from family members. The team announced a contract with a base salary and performance incentives shortly after the decision.
winnipegfreepress.comsports19 hrs ago
Calgary Flames Acquire Defenceman Simon Nemec from New Jersey Devils in Multi-Pick Trade
The Calgary Flames signed 22-year-old defenceman Simon Nemec to a five-year, $36.25-million contract. Nemec was acquired from the New Jersey Devils in a June 23 trade that also brought right-winger Maxim Tsyplakov to Calgary.
winnipegfreepress.comsports21 hrs ago
Detroit Red Wings Sign Forward Chase Stillman to One-Year Contract
Chase Stillman, a 23-year-old forward and 2021 first-round pick, agreed to a one-year, two-way deal with the Detroit Red Wings. The contract is valued at $850,000 if he reaches the NHL roster. Stillman has yet to play an NHL game after appearing in 105 AHL contests.
abcnews.go.comsports1 day ago
Robertson to File for Arbitration Before 5 p.m. ET Deadline
Forward Robertson will submit arbitration papers ahead of the 5 p.m. ET cutoff. The move removes any chance of an offer sheet from another team.
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globalnews.casports2 days ago
Rangers reunite three prospects from Flint Firebirds
The New York Rangers organization brought together Jacob Battaglia, Nathan Aspinall and Darian Anderson after the three players formed a line for the Flint Firebirds during the 2025-26 season. The group participated in the team's development camp this week.
sports3 days agoUpdated
Flyers Offer Five-Year, $90 Million Contract to Ducks’ Leo Carlsson; Anaheim Says It Will Match
The Philadelphia Flyers submitted a five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson on Friday. The deal carries an $18 million average annual value. Anaheim has seven days to match or surrender the 21-year-old player and receive four first-round draft pick…
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ESPNsports3 days ago
Edmonton Oilers Trade Defenseman Darnell Nurse to San Jose Sharks for Two Defensemen
The Edmonton Oilers traded 31-year-old defenseman Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks on July 1, 2026. In return, Edmonton acquired defensemen Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp while reducing its payroll.
sports3 days ago
Alex Ovechkin Signs One-Year Contract to Return for 22nd Season With Capitals
Alex Ovechkin signed a one-year deal with the Washington Capitals on July 2, 2026, for his 22nd NHL season. The incentive-laden contract carries a $4.25 million average annual value and could reach $9 million if performance bonuses are met.
espn.comsports5 days ago
NHL free agency continues with multiple players unsigned
Several high-profile NHL players remain available on the second day of free agency. The league's salary cap rose to a record $104 million this offseason.
reviewjournal.comsports5 days ago
Rangers Trade Trocheck to Utah Mammoth for Durzi, Beaudoin and Draft Pick
The New York Rangers agreed to send forward Vincent Trocheck to the Utah Mammoth on July 1, 2026. They received defenseman Sean Durzi, prospect Cole Beaudoin and a 2027 third-round pick in return. Trocheck has three seasons left on his contract.
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espn.comsports5 days ago
Dillon Dube Signs One-Year Contract With St. Louis Blues
Dillon Dube agreed to a one-year, $850,000 contract with the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday. The signing marks the second NHL deal for a player acquitted in the 2018 World Junior case since the trial concluded.
espn.comsports5 days ago
Washington Capitals Sign Boone Jenner and Vincent Desharnais to Four-Year Contracts
The Washington Capitals signed center Boone Jenner to a four-year, $23 million deal and defenseman Vincent Desharnais to a four-year, $16.8 million contract. Both signings were announced July 1, 2026. ESPN reported the terms and player backgrounds.
espn.comsports5 days ago
Jacob Trouba Signs Four-Year Deal with San Jose Sharks
The 32-year-old defenseman agreed to terms worth $8.25 million annually after helping the Anaheim Ducks reach the playoffs. San Jose missed the postseason by four points last season.
espn.comsports5 days ago
Sergei Bobrovsky signs three-year, $21 million contract with Toronto Maple Leafs
Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky agreed to a three-year, $21 million deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs after failing to reach terms with the Florida Panthers. The contract carries a $7 million average annual value and runs through his age-40 season.
espn.comsports5 days ago
Lightning Sign Forward Ilya Mikheyev to Four-Year Deal
The Tampa Bay Lightning signed forward Ilya Mikheyev to a four-year contract. Mikheyev, 31, joins from the Chicago Blackhawks after entering unrestricted free agency this summer.
espn.comsports5 days ago
Hockey player agrees to three-year contract extension
A player signed a three-year contract extension valued at approximately nine million dollars. The agreement covers the player and the team.
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espn.comsports6 days ago
Werenski Blocks Trade to Dallas Stars, Will Start Season with Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski used his no-movement clause to block a proposed deal to the Dallas Stars. The 28-year-old Norris Trophy winner and general manager Don Waddell both stated he will open the season with Columbus. Werenski has two years left on his cont…
winnipegfreepress.comsports6 days ago
Montreal Canadiens trade forward to Vancouver for future considerations
The Montreal Canadiens traded a veteran forward to Vancouver on Monday. The deal includes future considerations and salary retention by Montreal.
winnipegfreepress.comsports7 days ago
San Jose Sharks Draft 7-Foot-1 Defenseman Alexander Karmanov
The San Jose Sharks selected 18-year-old Alexander Karmanov with the 201st pick in the 2026 NHL draft in Buffalo. At 7 feet 1 inch, he is the tallest player ever chosen and the first Moldovan-born player selected.
winnipegfreepress.comsports7 days ago
Penguins draft twin brothers in NHL draft
The Pittsburgh Penguins selected twin brothers Marcus and Liam Ruck from Osoyoos, British Columbia, in the 2026 NHL draft. Marcus was taken 39th overall one day after Liam went 22nd.
winnipegfreepress.comsports7 days ago
Predators Sign Forward Jack Drury to Five-Year Contract
The Nashville Predators signed forward Jack Drury to a five-year, $22.5 million deal on Sunday night. The 26-year-old center was acquired from the Colorado Avalanche four days earlier in a trade that sent two forwards to Colorado.
winnipegfreepress.comsports8 days ago
Maple Leafs Trade Defenseman Brandon Carlo to Blues for Two Third-Round Picks
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded veteran defenseman Brandon Carlo to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday. The Blues sent two third-round draft picks in return. Carlo has one year remaining on his contract.
news.google.comsports8 days agoUpdated
2026 NHL Draft Concludes With Multiple Trades and Prospect Assignments
The draft ended with several clubs completing trades that altered prospect pools and immediate roster plans. The first overall selection is expected to join its new team's lineup for the coming season.
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sportsnet.casports9 days ago
NHL draft begins in Buffalo with first-round selections
The 2026 NHL draft opened Friday at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Round 1 selections were made, with scouting notes and team fit analysis provided for the top picks.
sportsnet.casports9 days ago
Hockey Team Selects Brothers in Consecutive Draft Picks
A hockey team used its 39th overall pick to select a player whose brother was taken by the same organization the previous night. The selections reunited the siblings on one roster.
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reviewjournal.comsports10 days ago
Hockey Trade Sends Forward and Draft Picks Between Teams
A forward moved from one club to another in exchange for multiple future draft selections. The deal includes a first-round pick originally held by a third team.
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reviewjournal.comsports10 days ago
Dallas Stars, Jason Robertson remain in contract talks as trade interest grows
The Dallas Stars and restricted free agent Jason Robertson have not reached a new contract. Multiple teams have inquired about trading for the winger, who scored 45 goals last season.
Usa Todaysports10 days ago
NHL teams complete multiple trades ahead of 2026 draft
Several clubs exchanged players and draft selections in the days before the 2026 NHL Draft. Additional moves remain possible during the draft weekend itself.
winnipegfreepress.comsports10 days ago
New York Islanders Re-Sign Defenseman Tony DeAngelo to Two-Year Deal
The New York Islanders announced Friday that they have re-signed defenseman Tony DeAngelo to a two-year contract. DeAngelo will earn $4.5 million per year.
reviewjournal.comsports11 days ago
Panthers acquire winger Garnet Hathaway from Flyers
The Florida Panthers acquired Garnet Hathaway from the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick this year and a fourth-round pick next year. Hathaway, 34, has one year remaining on his contract with a $2.4 million salary cap hit.
reviewjournal.comsports11 days ago
Avalanche Send Valeri Nichushkin to Blue Jackets for Three Draft Picks
The Colorado Avalanche traded winger Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday. The deal sent a 2026 second-round pick and two later selections to Colorado in exchange for the 31-year-old forward.
sportsnet.casports10 days agoUpdated
Maple Leafs Select McKenna First Overall in NHL Draft
Toronto chose the 18-year-old winger from Whitehorse with the top pick on Friday night. McKenna posted 15 goals and 51 points in 35 games at Penn State this season.
nypost.comsports11 days ago
Ab DeMarco Jr., NHL Defenseman Who Played 13 Seasons, Dies at 77
Ab DeMarco Jr. died June 21 at age 77, Newsweek reported. He appeared in 344 NHL games for six teams and later returned to his family's hometown in Ontario.
reviewjournal.comsports11 days ago
NHL names Babcock head coach after league clears him to return
The league approved Babcock following an investigation requested by the players' association. The team had sought other candidates before selecting him.
winnipegfreepress.comsports12 days ago
Senators Trade Captain Brady Tkachuk to Panthers for Three First-Round Picks
The Ottawa Senators sent captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers on June 22 in exchange for three first-round draft picks and one second-round pick. Tkachuk, whose contract runs through 2028, had told Ottawa he would not sign an extension after the 2025-26 season.
ESPNsports12 days ago
NHL teams pursue trades and signings ahead of draft
Several clubs are discussing player movement and contract extensions before the first round of the 2026 NHL draft on Friday. Free agency opens July 1.
New York Postpolitics13 days ago
Sister of late hockey players announces birth of son named after brother
Katie Gaudreau-Joyce gave birth to a son on Saturday and named him Matthew Guy Joyce. The announcement came via an Instagram post. The birth follows the 2024 deaths of her brothers in a crash.
ottawacitizen.comsports13 days ago
Devils trade rights to Nemec and Tsyplakov for draft picks and prospect
The New Jersey Devils traded the rights to two players to another NHL club on Tuesday. In exchange, the Devils received two first-round draft choices, a second-round pick, and a prospect.
foxnews.comsports13 days ago
Hockey Trade Sends Two Prospects and Future Picks to Rangers
A proposed deal would move two players and draft selections between teams. The arrangement includes multiple first-round choices with protection clauses.
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uctoday.comsports13 days ago
Hockey Hall of Fame selects 2026 class without Rod Brind'Amour
Rod Brind'Amour was not elected to the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class as a former player. The 55-year-old ended his NHL career with 452 goals and 1,184 points. Keith Tkachuk and Patrice Bergeron are among those selected.
ottawacitizen.comsports13 days ago
Kraken acquire forward for draft pick in trade with Panthers
The Kraken acquired a 23-year-old forward from the Panthers in exchange for the No. 25 pick in Friday's NHL draft and a second-round pick next year. The teams announced the deal on Sunday.
ottawacitizen.comsports13 days ago
Keith Tkachuk Elected to Hockey Hall of Fame
Keith Tkachuk was selected for the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday. The announcement came less than 24 hours after his son Brady was traded from the Ottawa Senators to the Florida Panthers.
ottawacitizen.comsports14 days ago
NHL teams discuss trades ahead of draft and free agency
League executives are exploring multiple player moves before the 2026 NHL draft begins Friday. Several unrestricted free agents and pending trades remain under discussion across the league.
New York Postsports14 days ago
Dylan Garand Signs Two-Year Contract Extension With New York Rangers
New York Post reported that 24-year-old goaltender Dylan Garand agreed to a two-year extension on Sunday. The deal sets his pay at $850,000 in the NHL and $400,000 in the AHL for the first year.
ESPNsports14 days ago
Maple Leafs Acquire Defenseman in Trade with Lightning
The Maple Leafs acquired a defenseman from the Lightning in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick. The player signed an eight-year contract extension with the acquiring team.
nypost.comsports15 days ago
Jonathan Toews Retires After 2025-26 Season With Winnipeg Jets
Jonathan Toews retired on June 19 after recording 11 goals and 18 assists in 82 games for the Jets. The 38-year-old won three Stanley Cups as Chicago Blackhawks captain.
montrealgazette.comsports15 days ago
Women's hockey league adds first two investors
The league announced Monday that two multi-sports ownership groups have joined as its initial outside investors. The new partners will provide expertise while existing leadership retains operational control.
yardbarker.comsports15 days ago
Player traded to Florida team for draft picks to join sibling
A deal finalized Sunday night sends one player to Florida in exchange for four draft picks. The move reunites the player with a sibling already on the roster.
ESPNsports17 days ago
Bellemare announces retirement from hockey at age 41
Pierre-Edouard Bellemare said he is retiring after a career that reached the NHL at age 29 and included an Olympic debut weeks before turning 41. He spent a decade in the NHL and returned to Europe for the past two seasons.
The Boston Globesports17 days ago
Boston Fleet Re-Sign Mobley, Thiele, Saulnier and Shirley Through 2026-27
The Boston Fleet completed four re-signings during Phase 5 of the PWHL expansion process. The moves secure the roster core for the 2026-27 season.
sportsnet.casports19 days ago
Vancouver Goldeneyes Select Caroline Harvey First Overall in 2026 PWHL Draft
The 23-year-old American defender was chosen Wednesday night in Detroit after winning Olympic MVP and multiple major awards this season.
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ESPNsports20 days ago
NHL Launches Investigation Into Babcock Resignation From Blue Jackets
The league opened a review after the players' union requested one last week. The probe centers on Babcock's September 2023 departure before coaching a game in Columbus.
ESPNsports20 days agoUpdated
Flyers acquire Woll and Benoit; send Ersson, Andrae and draft pick to Maple Leafs
The Philadelphia Flyers traded goaltender Samuel Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae and a 2026 third-round pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs for goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit.
ESPNsports20 days ago
PWHL Las Vegas names Kim Weiss head coach
The PWHL's expansion team in Las Vegas named Kim Weiss its first head coach on Monday. Weiss, 37, previously served two seasons as an assistant with an AHL club.
sportsnet.casports20 days ago
Former NHL player Kyle Calder dies at 47 after brief illness
Kyle Calder, who played 608 NHL games as a winger from 1999 to 2009, died Monday. His daughter Madison announced the death in a social media post, and the Los Angeles Kings said he died after a brief illness.
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2026 NHL Draft Set for KeyBank Center in Buffalo on June 26-27
The draft order incorporates regular-season and playoff results plus the May 5 lottery, which gave Toronto and San Jose the top two draws.
ESPNsports22 days ago
Kucherov Edges McDavid by 10 Points for Hart Trophy in Closest Vote Since 2002
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov received 1,436 points and 72 first-place votes to edge Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid in the 2025-26 NHL MVP balloting.
ESPNsports22 days ago
Hurricanes Win Stanley Cup, Name Jordan Staal Playoff MVP
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in six games to win the Stanley Cup. Captain Jordan Staal, 37, was named playoff MVP and became the oldest player to receive the Conn Smythe Trophy.
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reviewjournal.comsports22 days ago
Vegas Completes Three Trades Ahead of Deadline
The team acquired one forward and two defensemen in separate deals. Three players departed in the transactions.
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bbc.co.uksports22 days ago
England Men Beat Argentina 5-0 and Australia 4-3 in FIH Pro League
England's men recorded two victories at Lee Valley while the women's team lost twice to Germany. The results leave both squads with six games remaining in the league.