Penguins' Kuzmenko takes leave of absence after father killed by bear in Russia
The Penguins granted Andrei Kuzmenko an indefinite leave after his father Alexander died in a bear attack while fishing in Russia.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Blue Jackets sign Adam Fantilli to six-year, $82.5M deal, highest in team history
Columbus locks up its top young center through his prime as the club builds around a homegrown core.
ESPN · +4 outlets
Mark Messier 'horrified' by Oilers' hiring of Mike Babcock as coach
The Oilers Hall of Famer criticized Edmonton's decision to hire Babcock despite past accusations that followed him out of the NHL.
ESPN · +14 outlets
NHL season opens with Hurricanes defending title, Panthers reloaded
Season preview coverage frames Carolina as the defending champion and Florida as a leading contender in the year's biggest campaign.
Bozeman Daily Chronicle · +4 outlets
Blackhawks sign forward Oliver Moore to five-year, $4.25M-per-year deal
Chicago commits to another piece of its young core as it pushes toward a playoff return.
ESPN · +1 outlets
PWHL to stage league's first All-Star Game next March in Toronto
The event marks another milestone for the PWHL as it expands its footprint and broadcast ambitions.
ESPN · +14 outlets
NHL and Michelob Ultra announce multiyear US partnership
Anheuser-Busch's Michelob Ultra becomes an official NHL partner in the US, with the Red Wings also unveiling their own beer sponsor.
NHL.com · +12 outlets
Wild extend general manager Bill Guerin's contract, AP source says
Minnesota rewards its GM after the Wild won a playoff series last spring.
Bozeman Daily Chronicle · +6 outlets
Stars sign Sam Steel to four-year, $14.8M contract
Dallas retains a depth forward on a long-term deal as it chases another deep playoff run.
NHL.com · +13 outlets
Hellebuyck trade market described as 'challenging' as Jets goalie linked to Pacific contender
Executives and reports suggest moving the star goaltender is difficult, with at least one Pacific Division playoff team mentioned.
Sabre Noise · +2 outlets
Frank Seravalli: Quinn Hughes talks with Wild in the $20M range
Contract negotiations between Minnesota and its star defenseman could reset the market for elite blue liners.
Sportskeeda · +1 outlets
ESPN ranks all 32 teams into Stanley Cup contender tiers
The projection groups every club by its championship outlook heading into 2026-27.
ESPN · +4 outlets
Wild sign Blake Coleman as he chases a third Stanley Cup
Minnesota adds the veteran two-time champion as it aims to build on last season's playoff series win.
Star Tribune · +12 outlets
Ex-Canadiens and Liverpool owner George Gillett Jr. dies at 87
Gillett led Montreal's ownership group and later held a stake in the Premier League club.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Pacific Division preview: Vegas and Edmonton lead as San Jose rises
The division is top-heavy with two Cup contenders while the Sharks climb behind a young core.
Bozeman Daily Chronicle · +10 outlets
Report: Morgan Rielly vetoed trade that would have sent Erik Karlsson to Maple Leafs
The no-trade clause reportedly scuttled a blockbuster swap between Toronto and Pittsburgh.
Sportskeeda · +1 outlets
Senators owner Andlauer on Tkachuk trade talk: 'You have to want to play for Ottawa'
Michael Andlauer addressed speculation about his captain's future with the club.
Sportskeeda
Sportsnet's Kyper's Trade Board 1.0 lists players who could move this season
A first look at names around the league considered plausible trade candidates before the deadline.
Sportsnet.ca · +1 outlets