Adam Fantilli signs 6-year, $82.5M deal with Blue Jackets, becomes team's highest-paid player
The contract ends a lengthy impasse and makes Fantilli the highest-paid player in Columbus franchise history.
ESPN · +1 outlets
Hurricanes sign goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov to 2-year, $7.9M extension through 2028-29
The extension locks up the defending champion Hurricanes' goaltending tandem at an average annual value of $3.95 million.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Sharks name Macklin Celebrini, 20, youngest captain in franchise history
The 2024 No. 1 pick takes the captaincy after a breakout season, becoming the youngest player to hold the role in Sharks history.
ESPN · +10 outlets
NHL and Michelob ULTRA announce multiyear US partnership, Anheuser-Busch brand becomes official beer partner
The league-wide deal makes Michelob ULTRA a top-tier NHL sponsor and expands Anheuser-Busch's footprint across the league, including a Red Wings tie-in.
NHL.com · +7 outlets
Carolina Hurricanes enter 2026-27 as defending Stanley Cup champions, open season as repeat favorites
Projections and season previews frame Carolina as ready to repeat while Florida remains a top challenger.
The New York Times · +14 outlets
Blackhawks sign forward Moore to 5-year, $21.25M contract
Chicago commits long term to a young forward as it rebuilds around its recent draft class.
NHL.com · +6 outlets
Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko takes leave of absence after father killed in bear attack in Russia
The team granted Kuzmenko leave after his father Alexander died while fishing in Russia on Tuesday.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Ovechkin expected to be ready for Capitals' regular-season opener
Washington's captain is on track to start the season as the Capitals pursue another playoff run.
NHL.com · +9 outlets
Wild face questions over Quinn Hughes negotiations, with reports suggesting $20M-per-year range
Insider Frank Seravalli says talks between Minnesota and Hughes could reach the $20 million annual range.
Sportskeeda
ESPN releases 2026-27 Stanley Cup contender tiers, ranking all 32 teams into six groups
The preseason ranking sorts the field from top challengers to rebuilders ahead of opening night.
ESPN · +1 outlets
Connor Hellebuyck trade market described as challenging as rumors link goalie to Pacific contender
An NHL executive says a Hellebuyck deal is difficult to construct while Winnipeg's goaltender draws interest from a Pacific Division playoff team.
Sabre Noise · +6 outlets
Oilers' Zach Hyman invites Mark Messier to see team's positivity under coach Mike Babcock
Hyman responded a day after Messier said he was horrified by Edmonton's hiring of Babcock.
ESPN
Blackhawks shut down reports Connor Bedard could return early from injury
Coach Jeff Blashill and the team pushed back on speculation about the young star's timeline.
bolavip.com · +14 outlets
NHL places 61 players on waivers for Sept. 25 as teams trim rosters
The wave of waivers marks the final roster cuts before the season opens.
Daily Faceoff · +6 outlets
2026-27 NHL season previews roll out, with predictions from Stanley Cup picks to division races
Media outlets and NHL.com staff published full season outlooks, awards picks and milestone previews ahead of opening night.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Flyers forward Trevor Zegras penalized for jersey tuck in preseason game, sparking rule backlash
The minor penalty for improperly wearing equipment drew fan criticism of the league's jersey-tuck rule.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Flames sign left-winger Alex Nylander to one-year contract
Calgary adds forward depth with a short-term deal ahead of the season.
Penticton Herald
Wild shift expectations after first playoff series win, add Blake Coleman
Minnesota enters the season aiming higher after clearing a playoff hurdle, with new addition Blake Coleman chasing a third Stanley Cup.
The Washington Post