Avalanche sign coach Jared Bednar to four-year extension through 2030-31
Colorado locked up its head coach rather than let him enter the final year of his deal, ending speculation about the bench.
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Bettman questions how no-trade clauses are used, says they stray from original intent
The commissioner's comments signal possible league-level scrutiny of movement clauses that players have used to steer trades to preferred teams.
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Panthers beat Hurricanes in overtime on Carolina's Stanley Cup banner night
Carolina raised its championship banner but dropped the season opener to the defending champion Florida side in overtime.
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Sidney Crosby sets NHL record for longest tenure as team captain
The Penguins center begins his 22nd season wearing the C, passing the previous mark for consecutive years as captain.
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Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets swap wingers in Marchenko-Knies trade
Toronto and Columbus exchanged high-scoring forwards on the eve of opening night, one of the biggest deals of the offseason.
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Ducks sign defenseman Tristan Luneau to six-year, $43.2M extension after 14 NHL games
Anaheim is betting long-term on a young blue liner with a very small NHL sample, one of the priciest such commitments in recent memory.
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Claire Thompson, Olympic and PWHL champion, retires at 28 to return to medical school
The Canadian defender steps away from the game at her peak to pursue a career in medicine, a notable loss for the women's pro league.
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DraftKings signs new sponsorship deal with the NHL
The agreement adds another sportsbook to the league's commercial roster as betting sponsorship spending in hockey grows.
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Oilers place veteran center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on injured reserve
Edmonton loses a long-tenured top-six forward to IR early in the season, testing its forward depth.
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Sabres sign defenseman Louis Crevier to four-year, $16M extension
Buffalo committed to a recently acquired depth defenseman as it reshapes its blue line for 2026-27.
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Golden Knights sign William Karlsson to two-year contract extension
Vegas retained a core forward rather than let him reach free agency, keeping its veteran center group intact.
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Bruins seeking trade partner for defenseman Henri Jokiharju
Boston is working the phones early in the season to move a blue liner, according to reports.
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Senators name Thomas Chabot captain ahead of season opener
Ottawa installs a long-serving defenseman as its new on-ice leader for 2026-27.
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Insider: Dylan Larkin trade to Minnesota Wild possible before Christmas
Trade speculation around Detroit's captain continues ahead of the deadline, with one report citing mutual interest.
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Penguins open season with win over Flyers behind young depth
Pittsburgh's supporting cast delivered in the season opener against Philadelphia.
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Rangers backup goalie Joonas Korpisalo week-to-week with lower-body injury
New York's goaltending depth is thinned as the season begins, leaving the backup job in flux.
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Macklin Celebrini set to play first game as Sharks captain against Panthers
San Jose hands the captaincy to its young franchise center as the season gets underway.
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Patrick Kane to play first game with Blackhawks since 2023
The winger returns to Chicago's lineup, a notable storyline as the season opens.
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