Avalanche sign coach Jared Bednar to four-year extension through 2030-31
The extension ends uncertainty after Bednar was set to coach the final season of his contract with a Colorado core that has repeatedly fallen short in the playo
ESPN · +14 outlets
NHL average franchise value hits $2.43 billion, per The Athletic
Rising valuations underscore continued league revenue growth and investor appetite for NHL clubs ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The New York Times · +1 outlets
Wild's Brock Faber out indefinitely with fractured skull suffered in preseason
The injury removes a top-pair defenseman from Minnesota's opening night roster and leaves the timeline for his return unclear.
NHL Rumors · +14 outlets
Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs swap Marchenko and Knies; analysts grade the deal
The two clubs traded high-scoring young wingers on the eve of opening night, a rare early-season blockbuster between Columbus and Toronto.
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Celtics: Senators name Thomas Chabot captain ahead of season opener
Ottawa fills its captaincy vacancy with a long-tenured defenseman as the club opens the 2026-27 campaign.
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Golden Knights sign William Karlsson to two-year, $13.5M extension
Vegas keeps a franchise cornerstone center under contract with an average annual value of $6.75 million.
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Panthers beat Hurricanes 1-0 in OT on Forsling goal after Carolina banner ceremony
Florida spoiled Carolina's Stanley Cup banner night in a matchup of the league's recent champions, with Gustav Forsling scoring with 4.3 seconds left in overtim
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Maple Leafs' Gavin McKenna, 18, makes NHL debut in 3-2 loss to Canadiens
The No. 1 overall pick logged more than 15 minutes in his first NHL game as Toronto fell to Montreal in the season opener.
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Stars sign backup goalie Casey DeSmith to two-year, $5M extension
Dallas locks in its goaltending depth behind the starter through the 2028-29 season.
ESPN · +2 outlets
DraftKings lands NHL sponsorship deal, including exclusive Canadian Prime Video rights
The agreement expands the sportsbook's NHL presence as leagues deepen ties with regulated betting operators across North American broadcasts.
sccgmanagement.com · +11 outlets
DraftKings lands NHL sponsorship deal, including exclusive Canadian Prime Video rights
The deal gives the operator branding on NHL broadcasts in Canada, deepening league ties to regulated sports betting.
Media in Canada · +5 outlets
Hurricanes, Panthers, Avalanche open as Stanley Cup betting favorites
Oddsmakers and league coaches and executives align on the same handful of contenders heading into the 2026-27 season.
DAZN · +14 outlets
NHL taps Adobe as creative, marketing and AI partner
The partnership makes Adobe a core technology and marketing vendor as the league pushes AI-driven content production.
marketingdive.com · +10 outlets
Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers placed on paid leave amid collapse inquiry
The move follows a teammate's collapse at a workout and player requests that the university remove him pending an investigation.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Wayne Gretzky weighs in on Connor McDavid's future with the Oilers
McDavid's contract status remains the league's dominant storyline as Edmonton opens another Stanley Cup-or-bust season.
The Big Lead · +13 outlets
Sidney Crosby enters 22nd NHL season with retirement questions lingering
The Penguins captain acknowledges his career won't last forever as Pittsburgh opens against Philadelphia.
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NHL team values soar as average franchise reaches $2.43B
League valuations continue climbing on the strength of media rights and expansion interest.
The New York Times
Patrick Kane to play first game with Blackhawks since 2023 in season opener
Kane's return to Chicago headlines the Blackhawks' opening night visit to Vegas.
NHL.com