Blue Jackets re-sign Adam Fantilli to six-year, $82.5 million deal, ending impasse
The contract makes Fantilli the highest-paid player in Blue Jackets history and settles a prolonged negotiation before the season opens.
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Mark Stone signs eight-year, $76 million contract with Golden Knights
The captain's long-term extension locks up a core piece as Vegas transitions to a new head coach.
NHL.com · +14 outlets
Mike Treliving out as Flames general manager after nine seasons
Calgary changes leadership at the top of hockey operations days before the season starts.
NHL.com · +14 outlets
NHL estimates $127.5 million salary cap for 2028-29
A sharply rising cap ceiling would reshape contract negotiations and team building across the league.
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Braden Thompson agrees to seven-year contract extension with Sabres
Buffalo commits long term to a key young forward as it tries to end its playoff drought.
NHL.com · +1 outlets
Josh Norris signs eight-year, $63.6 million contract with Senators
Ottawa secures a top-six center on a long-term deal ahead of the season opener.
NHL.com · +6 outlets
Artturi Lehkonen signs five-year contract with Avalanche
Colorado keeps a two-way winger in the fold as it seeks another deep playoff run.
NHL.com · +14 outlets
Kochetkov signs two-year, $7.9 million extension with Hurricanes
Carolina locks in its goaltending depth through 2028-29 at a $3.95 million average annual value.
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Macklin Celebrini, 20, named youngest captain in Sharks history
San Jose hands the captaincy to its franchise center after a breakout season.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Senators acquire goaltender Jonas Johansson from Lightning for future considerations
Ottawa adds goaltending depth in a low-cost swap as the regular season approaches.
Kelowna Courier · +14 outlets
Michelob Ultra becomes NHL official beer partner in multiyear deal
The league adds a new beer sponsorship as it continues to expand its commercial partner roster.
Sportscape Magazine · +7 outlets
Kings' Anderson signs eight-year, $33 million contract
Los Angeles extends a defenseman on a long-term, cap-friendly deal.
NHL.com · +10 outlets
Penguins' Andrei Kuzmenko takes leave after father killed by bear on fishing trip in Russia
The forward is stepping away from the team following the death of his father, Alexander.
ESPN · +13 outlets
2026-27 NHL season opens Tuesday with Hurricanes as defending champions
Preview coverage frames Carolina as the team to beat and the Panthers as a leading challenger.
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Skinner set to carry Jets' net after Hellebuyck's exit demand
Winnipeg faces a goaltending transition after its starter requested a move.
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Oilers add Mike Babcock as coach; Hyman invites Messier to see 'positivity'
Edmonton's controversial coaching hire continues to draw outside criticism as camp proceeds.
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Trevor Zegras penalized for tucking jersey into pants, drawing fan backlash over rule
The rare equipment violation in preseason play renewed debate over the league's uniform rules.
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61 NHL players placed on waivers for Sept. 25
Roster cuts ahead of the season opener put a large group of veterans and prospects on the wire.
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