Maple Leafs acquire Kirill Marchenko from Blue Jackets, sign him to six-year extension
The eve-of-season swap of wingers reshapes Toronto's forward group and sends Matthew Knies to Columbus, with analysts grading the deal and modeling its on-ice i
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Wild defenseman Brock Faber out indefinitely after surgery for fractured skull
Minnesota loses its top-pair defenseman for an indefinite period after a preseason injury required surgery.
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NHL opens 2026-27 season with an 84-game schedule for the first time in decades
The expanded regular season adds two games per team, a change with implications for revenue, workload and playoff races.
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NHL team values keep climbing, average franchise now worth $2.43 billion
Soaring valuations underscore the league's rising revenue base as owners and players prepare for a new economic cycle.
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DraftKings lands exclusive sportsbook sponsorship for NHL on Prime broadcasts
The deal ties a major sportsbook to the league's streaming package, extending gambling's commercial footprint into NHL media rights.
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Top NHL players cash in on rising revenues after a summer spending spree
Ballooning contracts reflect a bigger salary cap and stronger league revenues, leaving some players signed to earlier long-term deals with signer's remorse.
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NHL taps Adobe as creative, marketing and AI partner
The league is bringing in Adobe for creative and AI-driven marketing work, part of a wider push to modernize fan-facing content.
Marketing Dive · +9 outlets
Hurricanes raise Stanley Cup banner before season opener against Panthers
Carolina begins its repeat bid by celebrating last season's title against Florida, the team it beat in the final.
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Hurricanes still without holdout defenseman Alexander Nikishin, seeking resolution
Carolina opens the season without the unsigned defenseman as talks continue on a new contract.
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Penguins GM Dubas seeks more certainty from Evgeni Malkin on his future
Pittsburgh's general manager said he will not run things on a year-to-year basis after Malkin signed late for a 21st season.
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Senators name Thomas Chabot captain ahead of season opener
Ottawa installs its veteran defenseman as captain as the club enters a pivotal season.
NHL.com · +11 outlets
Parents of Arizona State hockey player who collapsed want coaches placed on leave
The family of Matthew Mayich is pressing for an independent investigation before the coaches involved return to work.
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Back-to-back opening night: Blackhawks face Golden Knights, Kane plays first game in Chicago uniform since 2023
Chicago opens in Vegas with Patrick Kane back in a Blackhawks sweater for the first time since 2023.
NHL.com · +14 outlets
Expert season picks: Stanley Cup, division winners and award predictions
Writers, insiders, coaches and players made their championship and award picks, with Carolina, Florida and Colorado drawing the most support.
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Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis still working back from shoulder surgery
The Carolina forward is not yet at full strength as the defending champions open their season.
bozemandailychronicle.com · +5 outlets
New team emerges as most motivated pursuer of Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck
Trade speculation around the Winnipeg netminder intensifies as the season begins.
Sabre Noise · +2 outlets
NHL previews, predictions and power rankings roll out ahead of opening night
Outlets published team-by-team previews, contender tiers and power rankings ranking all 32 clubs entering the season.
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Oilers enter season facing Stanley Cup or bust expectations
Edmonton faces pressure to finally break through, with questions about what must change and an early-season setback noted.
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