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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.
NHL exploring Texas expansion in Houston or Austin with billionaire Dan Friedkin and family
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated June 23 - 3:35 p.m. | Save Story
The NHL is exploring potential expansion in Texas in either Houston or Austin under an agreement with billionaire Dan Friedkin and his family, Commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday.
Edmonton Oilers hire Mike Babcock after NHL clears veteran coach following an investigation
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated June 23 - 3:18 p.m. | Save Story
The Edmonton Oilers have hired Mike Babcock as head coach, marking his return to the NHL after more than six years. The NHL cleared him following an investigation into his brief 2023 stint with Columbus. Babcock aims to lead stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl to a Stanley Cup. Babcock, 63, has a history of success but also controversy. He stepped down from the Blue Jackets due to privacy concerns and has faced criticism for his coaching style. Despite past issues, the NHL found no reason to prevent his employment.
Keith Tkachuk is elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame after his sons become NHL teammates
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated June 22 - 3:34 p.m. | Save Story
Keith Tkachuk is going into the Hockey Hall of Fame after waiting for more than a decade and a half since his playing career in the NHL ended. Tkachuk was elected to the Hall of Fame a day after his sons became teammates when Brady was traded from Ottawa to join older brother Matthew with Florida. Tkachuk is part of a class that also includes center Patrice Bergeron, who won the Stanley Cup with Boston in 2011, and goaltenders Carey Price from Montreal and Pekka Rinne from Nashville. Executive Brian Burke and U.S. women's hockey pioneer Cindy Curley are also set to be inducted in November.
PWHL seeks to sustain momentum of fast-tracked growth by adding first investors: Ilitch, Tanenbaum
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Posted June 22 - 6:00 a.m. | Save Story
The PWHL is taking on two prominent names in North American sports as its first two investors in reaching a major milestone in the privately-backed league's fast-rising trajectory, and representing yet another sign of women's hockey's promising future.
Oh, brother! Brady Tkachuk gets traded to Florida to join Matthew Tkachuk
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated June 21 - 6:17 p.m. | Save Story
Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are about to team up in Florida, after the Panthers pulled off another summertime blockbuster. The Panthers and Ottawa have a deal where Florida sends four draft picks to the Senators for Brady Tkachuk. The picks were Florida's first-rounder this year, No. 9 overall, along with two picks acquired earlier Sunday in the Panthers' move to send Mackie Samoskevich to Seattle, and another first rounder in 2029. Brady Tkachuk has spent the entirety of his eight-year NHL career in Ottawa, and now he joins his brother and Olympic teammate in the place where Matthew Tkachuk has spent the last four seasons, winning two Stanley Cups.
Hurricanes fans jam into downtown Raleigh for Stanley Cup parade and rally
Aaron Beard, Associated Press | Updated June 20 - 3:14 p.m. | Save Story
Thousands of jubilant Carolina Hurricanes fans crammed onto sidewalks, peered out office building windows and even lined up on floor after floor of a parking deck to cheer and wave at the team's Stanley Cup championship parade on Saturday.
Leafs acquire Darren Raddysh from Lightning and sign him to an 8-year contract
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Posted June 19 - 8:41 a.m. | Save Story
The Toronto Maple Leafs took a big swing at improving their blue line before the start of free agency, acquiring Darren Raddysh's rights from the Tampa Bay Lightning and signing the defenseman to an eight-year contract.
NHL clears Mike Babcock to coach the Oilers after review of his Columbus tenure
The Associated Press | Updated June 18 - 11:18 a.m. | Save Story
The NHL said Thursday it completed a review of Mike Babcock's tenure in Columbus, cleared him to coach the Edmonton Oilers if they opt to hire him.
Golden Knights promote Ryan Craig to head coach from AHL
Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Updated June 17 - 3:24 p.m. | Save Story
After having previously hired established head coaches, the Vegas Golden Knights this time stayed within the organization and promoted Ryan Craig on Wednesday from its American Hockey League affiliate in suburban Henderson.
