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Patrick Kane rejoins the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, 2-year contract
Jay Cohen, Associated Press | Updated July 23 - 4:41 p.m. | Save Story
Patrick Kane has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, two-year contract with his first NHL team.
Blue Jackets sign goaltender Jet Greaves to $15 million, 3-year deal through the 2028-29 season
The Associated Press | Posted July 23 - 8:41 a.m. | Save Story
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed goaltender Jet Greaves to a three-year, $15 million contract through the 2028-29 season.
Mammoth sign defenseman John Marino to 8-year, $54 million extension
The Associated Press | Posted July 21 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Mammoth have signed defenseman John Marino to an eight-year, $54 million extension with an annual average value of $6.75 million. Marino's extension comes on the heels of a career-best season that included his first career playoff goal. Marino had career highs of 36 points and 32 assists with four goals in his second season with the Mammoth after being traded from New Jersey in 2024. The 29-year-old ranked second among all NHL defenseman at plus-42 and played all six games in Utah's first playoff appearance since moving from Arizona. Marino has 23 goals and 134 assists in seven NHL seasons with Utah, New Jersey and Pittsburgh.
Bedard says Carlsson's offer sheet had no effect on his thinking for Blackhawks contract
Jay Cohen, Associated Press | Posted July 20 - 2:16 p.m. | Save Story
Connor Bedard never wavered. Whenever the young center was asked about his future, he always responded with similar variations of the same message.
NHL unveils its 2026-27 schedule, the first with 84 games apiece since '93-94
The Associated Press | Posted July 16 - 11:09 a.m. | Save Story
The most expansive season in NHL history will begin in September, not October, and limit most teams to four preseason games.
Steve Yzerman abruptly steps down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated July 15 - 9:35 a.m. | Save Story
Steve Yzerman abruptly stepped down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday, a stunning midsummer change by a franchise great leaving the job after seven seasons and zero playoff appearances.
Anaheim Ducks keep Leo Carlsson, matching Flyers' $90 million offer sheet for young center
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Updated July 9 - 2:40 p.m. | Save Story
The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet for center Leo Carlsson, keeping their rising young star at an extraordinary cost.
Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to miss start of the season after shoulder surgery
Jay Cohen, Associated Press | Updated July 8 - 2:45 p.m. | Save Story
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard will miss the start of the season after he had surgery on his left shoulder on Wednesday.
Back for another season, Alex Ovechkin is noncommittal on whether this will be his last
Noah Trister, Associated Press | Posted July 6 - 2:40 p.m. | Save Story
Alex Ovechkin is returning for a 22nd season with the Washington Capitals.
Flyers sign Ducks center Carlsson to 5-year, $90 million offer sheet; Anaheim has 7 days to match
Dan Gelston, Associated Press | Updated July 3 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Philadelphia Flyers are prepared to pay Anaheim center Leo Carlsson the highest annual salary at $18 million since the salary cap era began in 2005, now giving the Ducks seven days to match the offer.
NHL free agency spills into Day 2 with Patrick Kane still available; Ovechkin returns to Capitals
John Wawrow And Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated July 2 - 2:57 p.m. | Save Story
The dust began settling Thursday around the NHL more than 24 hours into free agency, with a handful of high-profile players still on the market and the league's career goal-scoring record-holder back for another season.
Alex Ovechkin declares 'I'm back!' and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated July 2 - 1:37 p.m. | Save Story
Alex Ovechkin is returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Washington Capitals. The league's career goal-scoring record holder inked a deal with a $1 million salary and bonuses worth an additional $8 million. Ovechkin turns 41 in September. He has 929 goals after scoring 32 in his 40-year-old season. The Russian superstar broke Wayne Gretzky's mark of 894 goals in April 2025. He had said in recent months he was waiting until the offseason to decide whether to return or retire. Ovechkin in a news release sent out by the Capitals declared, "I'm back."
Toronto Maple Leafs land prized free agent, signing goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to 3-year, $21M deal
John Wawrow And Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated July 1 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
New general manager John Chayka's transformation of the Toronto Maple Leafs isn't dependent on youth alone.
Florida Panthers bring back goaltender Jacob Markstrom in trade; Rangers sign Dorofeyev
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated June 30 - 8:39 p.m. | Save Story
The Florida Panthers traded for their second goaltender in as many days, acquiring Jacob Markstrom in a deal with the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday that all but certainly signals the end of Sergei Bobrovsky's storied run in South Florida.
Blues get Brandon Carlo; Hurricanes trade for John Carlson's rights at NHL draft
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated June 27 - 2:39 p.m. | Save Story
The remaking of the St. Louis Blues and the Toronto Maple Leafs took another step forward with a trade between them. St. Louis acquired 29-year-old defenseman Brandon Carlo for the Nos. 73 and 76 picks in the NHL draft. Carlo joins the Blues at a time of transition, following them sending Jordan Kyrou to Washington for Connor McMichael and more and acquiring Mason McTavish from Anaheim. The reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes traded a sixth-round pick and a minor leaguer's rights to negotiate with John Carlson.
Pittsburgh is twin city after Penguins draft Markus Ruck in 2nd round after Liam in 1st
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Posted June 27 - 1:16 p.m. | Save Story
Born eight minutes earlier than his twin brother Liam, Marcus Ruck is fine with ceding NHL draft bragging rights.
Maple Leafs select Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 pick in NHL draft
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Updated June 26 - 11:01 p.m. | Save Story
Gavin McKenna's nerves finally eased when lifetime Maple Leafs fan and international pop icon Justin Bieber took the NHL draft stage to announce who Toronto was selecting No. 1.
Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev from Vegas, Boston gets JJ Peterka from Utah at the NHL draft
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated June 26 - 9:25 p.m. | Save Story
Pavel Dorofeyev is heading to the New York Rangers as part of a trade at the NHL draft on Friday night, as they hope the high-scoring winger helps supercharge their retooling effort.
Sabres trade Tuch to the Capitals in sign-and-trade deal. Nashville lands Drury from Colorado
John Wawrow And Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated June 24 - 6:35 p.m. | Save Story
Alex Tuch is heading to Washington as the Capitals jumped the line for the top free agent available, and the Buffalo Sabres got something in return for a player they knew was not coming back.
