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WINDSOR, Ontario -- The Calgary Flames are a franchise under construction, with signs of progress coming every day.

There's the continued build of Scotia Place in Calgary, expected to open in time for the start of the 2027-28 season.

And some of the building blocks for the team that will play in that building are being put into place here this week at the World Junior Summer Showcase.

The Flames have an NHL-best eight prospects taking part in the…

Thursday was the fifth day of the World Junior Summer Showcase, which will help determine the rosters for the United States, Canada, Finland and Sweden at the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship, which will be held in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta, from Dec. 26-Jan. 5.

WINDSOR, Ontario -- Braeden Cootes was already excited for the potential of playing in Edmonton for the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship.

He grew up in nearby Sherwood Park,…

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – The Stanley Cup reached Minnesota, with fans so eager to see it that some lined up hours before its scheduled arrival with Carolina Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake.

“It’s crazy. You don’t really realize how cool it is until you get to actually do it and have the day,” Blake said on Thursday after posing for photos with fans next to the Stanley Cup in the lobby of the Eden Prairie Community Center.

“A lot of expectations and…

WINDSOR, Ontario -- Born in Australia. Plays for Sweden. Hopes to play for the Vegas Golden Knights someday.

Jakob Ihs-Wozniak might have the most intriguing bio at the World Junior Summer Showcase, a tournament featuring prospects from Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States at WFCU Center this week.

“Australia’s a part of me,” said the 19-year-old forward, whom Vegas selected in the second round (No. 55) of the 2025 NHL Draft. “I think…

After the NHL Draft, free agency and other offseason moves, NHL.com is examining where each team stands in preparation for the 2026-27 regular season, which starts Sept. 29. Today, the Winnipeg Jets:

2025-26 season: 35-35-12, seventh in Central Division; did not qualify for Stanley Cup Playoffs

Key arrivals

Stuart Skinner, G: Signed a two-year contract on July 1 after splitting last season with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers. The…

WINDSOR, Ontario -- William Lacelle still remembers watching Team Canada as a kid and picturing himself in that jersey.

The World Junior Championship. The Winter Olympics. The big saves.

The big moments. The kind of stage every young Canadian player dreams about.

The 18-year-old is here at the World Junior Summer Showcase with an opportunity to move one step closer to making that dream a reality.

"It's a dream come true," Lacelle said. "I remember…

It didn't take The Cutting Edges long to learn that relaunching its LGBTQ+ hockey tournament in Vancouver after an eight-year absence was the right move.

The organization sold out the 2026 Pacific Cup tournament within 22 hours, Cutting Edges president Kyle McCarthy said, and slots for goalies were gone in the first 10 minutes.

"We had a member who felt that there's an appetite out there," McCarthy said. "And sure enough, there was.

After the NHL Draft, free agency and other offseason moves, NHL.com is examining where each team stands in preparation for the 2026-27 regular season, which starts Sept. 29. Today, the Washington Capitals.

2025-26 season: 43-30-9, fourth in Metropolitan Division; missed Stanley Cup Playoffs

Key arrivals

Alex Tuch, F: The 30-year-old was acquired in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres for a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and forward David Kampf.

Wednesday was the fourth day of the World Junior Summer Showcase, which will help determine the rosters for the United States, Canada, Finland and Sweden at the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship, which will be held in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta, from Dec. 26-Jan. 5.

WINDSOR, Ontario -- Carson Carels of Canada is hard to miss at the World Junior Summer Showcase this week.

The 18-year-old defenseman, chosen No. 6 by the Calgary Flames in the…

CHICAGO -- Roger McQueen was enjoying the friendly reunion aspect of the NHLPA Rookie Showcase at Blackhawks Ice Center on Wednesday.

“You see so many of the guys playing against them, obviously not liking them for a bit and then you get to meet them and they’re all great,” the Anaheim Ducks forward prospect said with a laugh. “It’s been fun. It’s great to be here.”

Twenty-one NHL prospects are at this year’s Rookie Showcase, where players were…

Cole Sillinger believes the onus falls on the players to get the Columbus Blue Jackets into the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Heading into the 2026-27 season, the 23-year-old forward, who signed a three-year, $13.875 million contract ($4.625 million average annual value) with Columbus on Saturday and avoided an arbitration hearing, said he is ready to lead the charge.

“I think for us as a group, it’s kind of enough talking about it and more so going out…

WINDSOR, Ontario -- Chris MacFarland walked into WFCU Center on Wednesday wearing a dark hoodie with a blacked-out Nashville Predators logo in the center of his chest.

After 11 seasons with the Colorado Avalanche, the last four as general manager, the 56-year-old joined the Predators as president of hockey operations and GM on June 2 and made a series of moves.

Now he’s on his first scouting trip for his new team, watching the World Junior Summer…

Rob Thorsen had big dreams for the Shoulder Check Showcase when it was conceived out of tragedy four years ago.

His dreams weren't as big as the reality enjoyed today by one of the initiatives to honor the legacy of his son, Hayden.

Hayden was an adored teammate and friend who was always checking on his teammates with a signature tap on the shoulder. His death by suicide May 21, 2022, left those in his orbit in shock and put into action the HT40…

BRAMPTON, Ontario -- The return of Corey Perry for a 22nd NHL season isn't just fueled by his passion for the game.

It's also driven by the chance to see his 9-year-old son Griffin share in the experience.

"I feel great," the 41-year-old forward said. "I'm still having fun and still feel young. And he's a big part of that.

Perry signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Kings on July 1, after playing part of last season with the Kings before he…

WINDSOR, Ontario -- Dimian Zhilkin certainly doesn’t play or sound like the youngest representative for Canada at the World Junior Summer Showcase.

The 17-year-old right wing (5-foot-10, 183 pounds), a projected first-round selection in the 2027 NHL Draft, is in camp this week looking to prove he belongs with a Canadian roster loaded with older, already-drafted players. So far, Zhilkin has looked anything but overwhelmed.

"I think just playing my…

2025-26 season: 39-26-17, first in Pacific Division; lost in Stanley Cup Final

Key arrivals

Victor Olofsson, F: The 31-year-old, who signed with the Golden Knights on July 1 as an unrestricted free agent, had 31 points (13 goals, 18 assists) in…

2025-26 season: 32-36-14, eighth in Atlantic Division, did not qualify for Stanley Cup Playoffs

Key arrivals

Sergei Bobrovsky, G: The future Hall of Famer immediately steps in as the Maple Leafs’ No. 1 goalie after signing a three-year contract…

Quinn Hughes and his representatives are expected to meet with Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin this week to discuss his next contract, The Athletic reported Tuesday.

The 26-year-old defenseman is entering the final season of a six-year, $47.1 million contract ($7.85 million average annual value) he signed with the Vancouver Canucks on Oct. 3, 2021. He would be eligible to become an unrestricted free agent July 1, 2027.

Eddie Olczyk is stepping down as the color analyst on Seattle Kraken television broadcasts after four seasons, the team announced on Tuesday.

Olczyk had been with the Kraken since September 2022 while also serving as the top analyst for games on Turner Sports, a role he will continue.

Last season, on top of his Seattle duties, Olczyk was part of 65 national TV broadcasts, including in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, as well as national radio games.

TORONTO -- Michael Misa feels the sky's the limit for teammate Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks, especially with the additions they've made this offseason.

"I think we're building something pretty special," the 19-year-old center said. "I think you saw it a bit last year. We were right there for the playoffs.

"I think we're going to take another step this year.

The Sharks (39-35-8) were in the hunt for a Stanley Cup Playoff berth last…

Jesperi Kotkaniemi is taking it back to where it all began.

The Carolina Hurricanes forward used his day with the Stanley Cup on Monday to celebrate his roots in his hometown of Pori, Finland.

Enersense Areena hosted Kotkaniemi and the Cup, along with more than 2,000 fans, to celebrate the Hurricanes’ championship.

The City of Pori and his former youth team, Porin Assat, presented Kotkaniemi with special commemorations.

The 26-year-old excelled…

TORONTO – Prime Video and Rogers Communications today announced a 12-year agreement for Prime Video in Canada to exclusively broadcast Wednesday night regular-season national NHL games in English and French, beginning with the 2026-2027 season.

Prime Video also acquires exclusive rights to select Stanley Cup Playoff series in Canada, comprised of two First Round playoff series and one Second Round series per year. This full lineup includes at…

WINDSOR, Ontario -- As the youngest of three brothers, Sammy Nelson learned early how to survive traffic, absorb contact and fight for space, even before those lessons had anything to do with hockey.

There were garage games with little space and plenty of angst, knee-hockey battles downstairs and, as Nelson tells it,"a lot of fights. Danny and Henry Nelson were older, stronger and usually right there in his way.

The hardest part of being the…

2025-26 season: 50-26-6, second in Atlantic Division, lost in Eastern Conference First Round

Key arrivals

John Carlson, D: The 36-year-old signed a two-year contract July 1 after he had 60 points (14 goals, 46 assists) in 71 games for the…

Monday was the second day of the World Junior Summer Showcase, which will help determine the rosters for the United States, Canada, Finland and Sweden at the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship, which will be held in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta, from Dec. 26-Jan. 5.

WINDSOR, Ontario -- Eric Nilson knows what it takes to win gold at the IIHF World Junior Championship because he's already gone through the experience.

The 19-year-old helped Sweden…

2025-26 season: 25-49-8, finished eighth in the Pacific Division; missed Stanley Cup Playoffs

Key arrivals

Brendan Gallagher, F: Acquired in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens for future considerations on June 29. The 34-year-old had 23 points…

WINDSOR, Ontario -- Keith Tkachuk has had quite an offseason. He made the Hockey Hall of Fame, and his sons united on the same NHL team when Brady joined Matthew on the Florida Panthers.

The 54-year-old also received a promotion, rising to adviser to the president of hockey operations of the St. Louis Blues, while continuing to help USA Hockey select the roster for the IIHF World Junior Championship.

And so, instead of celebrating in the sunshine…

Jesperi Kotkaniemi is taking it back to where it all began.

The Carolina Hurricanes forward used his day with the Stanley Cup on Monday to celebrate his roots in his hometown of Pori, Finland.

Enersense Areena hosted Kotkaniemi and the Cup, along with more than 2,000 fans, to celebrate the Hurricanes’ championship.

The City of Pori and his former youth team, Porin Assat, presented Kotkaniemi with special commemorations.

The 26-year-old excelled…

Summer is in full swing and the NHL players are up in the gym working on their fitness. NHL.com is their witness. We asked players from around the League to weigh in on their workout routines, so grab a bench and check out how the players grind it out during the offseason.

This week, for rep No. 4, Minnesota Wild forward Nico Sturm shares his offseason routine:

1. What is your offseason workout routine?

Morning: Pilates (before 7 a.m.), foam roll,…

TORONTO -- Connor McDavid believes Mike Babcock is “the perfect fit” to coach the Edmonton Oilers.

Such is the confidence the Oilers captain and teammate Leon Draisaitl have that any lingering questions there may be about Babcock’s at-times controversial past have been answered. Instead, they point to their new coach’s on-ice track record, a resume that includes a Stanley Cup championship in 2008 with the Detroit Red Wings and victories with…

WINDSOR, Ontario -- Loke Krantz and Theo Stockselius arrived at the World Junior Summer Showcase this week chasing the same goal, a place on Sweden's roster for the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship.

But for each forward, simply being here represents something bigger.

Krantz, chosen by the Seattle Kraken in the seventh round (No. 218) of the 2025 NHL Draft, survived leukemia after being diagnosed at age 8. Stockselius, selected in the second…

After the NHL Draft, free agency and other offseason moves, NHL.com is examining where each team stands in preparation for the 2026-27 regular season, which starts Sept. 29. Today, the Utah Mammoth:

2025-26 season: 43-33-6, fourth in Central Division; lost in Western Conference First Round

Key arrivals

Vincent Trocheck, F: Waived the no-trade clause in his contract to approve a move from the New York Rangers on July 1. The 33-year-old had 53 points…

2025-26 season: 41-25-16, second in Metropolitan Division; lost in Eastern Conference First Round

Key arrivals

Andrei Kuzmenko, F: The 30-year-old signed a one-year contract on July 1 after having 25 points (13 goals, 12 assists) in 52 games for…

Sunday was the first day of the World Junior Summer Showcase, which will help determine the rosters for the United States, Canada, Finland and Sweden at the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship, which will be held in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta, from Dec. 26-Jan. 5.

WINDSOR, Ontario -- Wyatt Cullen's audition at center was a rousing success for the United States' Team Blue in a 6-1 victory against Sweden at WFCU Centre on Sunday.

Sebastian Aho's day with the Stanley Cup had a little bit of everything: Adoring fans, familiar faces and even flames shooting out of the ground.

Aho took the Cup to Oulu, Finland on Saturday and a time was definitely had. The team shared a video of the three-time NHL All-Star bringing the trophy out on stage at a festival as flames shot off and the crowd roared.

What an absolute scene in Finland 🔥
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) July 26, 2026

In the clip, Aho is wearing a jacket that reads"National Hockey League" and"Lord…

The NHL unveiled the logo for the 2027 Honda NHL All-Star Game on July 15, officially starting the countdown to the event at UBS Arena on Long Island on Feb. 5-6.

The All-Star Game will feature five teams -- Canada, Finland, Sweden, the United States and a"World" team comprised of international players from countries outside of the other four teams -- competing in a 3-on-3, round-robin exhibition tournament.

Each team will consist of 11 players:…

SAN JOSE -- When the San Jose Sharks selected Haoxi (Simon) Wang with the 33rd pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, they knew they weren't reaching for a player with high potential, mostly because the defenseman prospect has a pretty good reach of his own.

Wang, who will turn 19 on Monday, already has the size for a future in the NHL at 6-foot-6, 215 pounds, and that reach, combined with his skating skills, makes for a dangerous combination for opponents…

CHICAGO -- Just one day into his second stint with the Chicago Blackhawks, Patrick Kane already has begun thinking about playing alongside Connor Bedard.

“I mean, how can you not? He’s such a special player,” Kane said Friday, a day after he signed a two-year, $16 million contract ($8 million average annual value) to return to the Blackhawks.

“This will be my 20th year in the League, and I’ll probably see passes I’ve never seen before playing with…

The NHL unveiled the logo for the 2027 Honda NHL All-Star Game on July 15, officially starting the countdown to the event at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on Feb. 5-6.

The All-Star Game will feature five teams -- Canada, Finland, Sweden, the United States and a “World” team comprised of international players from countries outside of the other four teams -- competing in a three-on-three, round-robin exhibition tournament.

Each team will consist…

Cole Sillinger signed a three-year, $13.875 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, avoiding an arbitration hearing. It has an average annual value of $4.625 million.

"First of all, I’m super excited," Sillinger said. "I’m happy to obviously get it out of the way and have a commitment to me and me committing to Columbus for three more years. I guess throughout the entire process the main focus was to find a deal that made…

IRVINE, Calif. -- The Anaheim Ducks may have entered the 2026 NHL Draft without a first-round pick, but they were more than willing to acquire one in order to select the right player.

That happened when forward Nikita Klepov was still on the board as the first round neared the midway point. So Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek decided to make a splash and trade forward Mason McTavish to the St. Louis Blues for the No. 15 pick, which they used to…

WINDSOR, Ontario -- The road to the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship begins this week at WFCU Centre when many of the world's top under-20 prospects from four countries gather for the annual World Junior Summer Showcase.

Players from Canada, the United States, Sweden and Finland will get together for practices and scrimmages from Sunday to Aug. 1 in the first step toward selecting their teams for the tournament, scheduled for Dec. 26-Jan.

5,…

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Antoine Keller’s assignment could not have been more difficult.

With France trailing Canada 6-1 in their preliminary round game at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics and looking for a spark, Keller took over in net to begin the third period. Just 20 seconds in, the 21-year-old Washington Capitals prospect found himself facing Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid on a breakaway.

“That’s not easy to go in,” Keller said at the…

What's the deal with this meeting?

Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis got to meet one of his favorites, comedian Jerry Seinfeld, on Thursday.

St. Louis said back during a Stanley Cup Playoffs press conference in April that'Seinfeld,' the iconic television comedy, was his favorite thing to watch to decompress.

Seinfeld was in Montreal for the famous"Just for Laughs" comedy festival this week. St. Louis presented him with a personalized home…

CHICAGO -- Jonathan Toews signing a one-day contract to retire with the Chicago Blackhawks? It’s something the team would like to do, but there’s nothing yet planned.

“We’d love to have Jonathan back and bring him back," Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said Friday during a press conference for forward Patrick Kane, who signed a two-year, $16 million contract ($8 million average annual value) to return to Chicago on Thursday. "We did it…

2025-26 season: 37-33-12, fifth in Central Division, did not qualify for Stanley Cup Playoffs

Key arrivals

Mason McTavish, F: The 23-year-old will get a fresh start after he was acquired in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks for the Nos. 15 and 29 picks…

2025-26 season: 43-27-12, third in Metropolitan Division; lost in Eastern Conference Second Round

Key arrivals

Joseph Woll, G: The 28-year-old was acquired, along with defenseman Simon Benoit, in a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs on June 16…

Survey says Dylan Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck love a competition.

The Team USA forward and goalie appeared on"Celebrity Family Feud" alongside their fellow Olympic and Paralympic gold medalists on Thursday.

The USA men’s and women’s hockey teams battled against each other on the ABC game show. Both teams played for the USA Hockey Foundation.

Hellebuyck shared a behind-the-scenes clip of his view from the podium on his Instagram account before the…

Nikolaj Ehlers buckled up the Stanley Cup for a joyride on Thursday.

The Carolina Hurricanes forward rode in a Lamborghini with the trophy to celebrate his day with the Cup in his hometown of Aalborg, Denmark.

In a video posted to YouTube, Ehlers strapped Lord Stanley into the passenger seat of a yellow Lambo before the two rode to his event at Sparekassen Danmark Arena.

Ehlers and the Cup walked down a red carpet as fans applauded their arrival at…

Marcus Pettersson and Sean Durzi had a brief get-to-know-you phone conversation earlier this month.

The two newest New York Rangers defensemen got connected through Durzi's agent, Allan Walsh, who happened to be with Pettersson on July 11 at Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek's wedding an hour outside of Prague.

"Just getting a feel for each other, even though it was brief, it was great," Pettersson said of the chat Thursday. "(Walsh) spoke…

CHICAGO -- Patrick Kane's return to the Chicago Blackhawks is much more than a feel-good, full-circle moment for the three-time Cup champion.

It's about the veteran, who signed a two-year, $16 million contract ($8 million average annual value) on Thursday, helping Chicago and its young core, led by Connor Bedard, not only getting out of last place in the Central Division but also getting back into the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The question is, how…

NHL.com's fantasy staff continues to cover the latest trends and storylines in the League through the lens of NHL EDGE puck and player tracker stats. Today, we look at three underlying metrics surrounding Patrick Kane’s return to the Chicago Blackhawks.

Patrick Kane is returning to the Chicago Blackhawks on a two-year contract, rejoining the team he won three Stanley Cup titles (2010, 2013, 2015). Kane, who played 16 of his first 19 NHL seasons…

Jet Greaves signed a three-year, $15 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday. It has an average annual value of $5 million.

The 25-year-old goalie was a restricted free agent and avoided a salary arbitration hearing. He had filed for arbitration July 5.

"I really trust (agent) Pat (Brisson) and the group around me, but I was excited for me just to commit to this hockey team and to be here," Greaves said Tuesday. "And I think…

Showtime is back in Chicago.

Patrick Kane signed a two-year, $16 million contract to return to the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday. It has an annual value of $8 million, and includes a full no-move clause.

The 37-year-old forward, who had 57 points (16 goals, 41 assists) in 67 games with the Detroit Red Wings last season, played the first 16 of his 19 NHL seasons with the Blackhawks, and won the Stanley Cup three times with Chicago, in 2010, 2013…

BRAMPTON, Ontario -- The Columbus Blue Jackets have made plenty of headlines since the 2025-26 season ended, not all of them good.

There was coach Rick Bowness saying his players aren’t bothered by losing after their season finale, then came the drama regarding Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Zach Werenski’s future in Columbus in June.

Bowness and Werenski are both back, and now, according to defenseman Erik Gudbranson, the goal is to make…

2025-26 season: 34-37-11, sixth in Pacific Division; did not qualify for Stanley Cup Playoffs

Key arrivals

Mackie Samoskevich, F: Acquired from the Florida Panthers on June 21 for a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a second-round pick in the…

2025-26 season: 44-27-11, fifth in Atlantic Division, lost in Eastern Conference First Round.

Key arrivals

William Eklund, F: Had 53 points (15 goals, 38 assists) in 78 games with the San Jose Sharks last season and will attempt in a top-six role to…

For Jason Robertson, it was just a matter of time.

It was about having time to see where the Dallas Stars forward was, where the team was, how the two could figure out what was best for each side.

“It was no surprise,” the forward said on Wednesday, a day after he signed a one-year, $12 million contract with the Stars.

“Everyone can see that they are in a little (salary cap) crunch. At the end of the day, they had my rights, right? I wasn’t free to…

Frederik Andersen and the Stanley Cup clicked in Denmark on Wednesday.

The former Carolina Hurricanes goalie brought the trophy to Legoland Billund to celebrate his day with the Cup in his home country.

Andersen posed with Lord Stanley in front of various Lego creations, including a group shot with his family.

In a video posted by Legoland Billund on Instagram, Andersen kissed the Cup then lifted it over his head in front of a giant Lego man.

BRAMPTON, Ontario -- In just one season, Matthew Schaefer has become the face of the New York Islanders.

Becoming their captain may be next, especially with former captain Anders Lee joining the Utah Mammoth as a free agent this offseason.

But Schaefer, who will turn 19 on Sept. 5, said wearing the"C" is not his focus.

"It would be such an honor (to be captain)," Schaefer told NHL.com at the 12th annual Smilezone Foundation Celebrity Golf…

2025-26 season: 39-35-8, fifth in Pacific Division; missed Stanley Cup Playoffs

Key arrivals

Jacob Trouba, D: The 32-year-old signed a four-year contract July 1 and could skate on the right side of the Sharks' top defense pair this season. He scored…

2025-26 season: 34-39-9, eighth in Metropolitan Division; missed Stanley Cup Playoffs

Key arrivals

Pavel Dorofeyev, F: The 25-year-old was acquired from the Vegas Golden Knights for the No. 26 and No. 92 picks in the 2026 NHL Draft, as well as a…

Cole Sillinger of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday became the 15th and final player to sign a contract with his respective team after filing for salary arbitration on July 5.

The 23-year-old forward signed a three-year, $13.875 million contract (average annual value $4.625 million). He had 33 points (eight goals, 25 assists) in 81 games for the Blue Jackets last season.

Forward Alex Jefferies reportedly signed a one-year, two-way contract…

Trevor Zegras moved between left wing and center for most of last season with the Philadelphia Flyers.

But center is his preferred position, and his play there down the stretch and into the Stanley Cup Playoffs could be part of what earned him the four-year, $36.5 million contract ($9.125 million average annual value) he signed July 15, avoiding an arbitration hearing.

"I feel pretty comfortable in both spots, whether it's in the middle or on the…

Utah is becoming a destination for NHL players.

The latest example came Tuesday when defenseman John Marino signed an eight-year, $54 million contract with the Utah Mammoth that begins with the 2027-28 season.

“Our players that are here are re-upping their contracts because it’s a great place to play, and I think as we get further in this and we become even more competitive and even better as a team, you’re going to see some higher-end players…

John Marino signed an eight-year, $54 million contract with the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday. It has an average annual value of $6.75 million and begins with the 2027-28 season.

The 29-year-old defenseman had an NHL career-high 36 points (four goals, 32 assists) in 80 regular-season games while ranking third on the Mammoth in average ice time per game (20:12). He had one goal in six Stanley Cup Playoff games.

"I think as we move forward, you can see…

2025-26 season: 38-34-10, sixth in Central Division; missed Stanley Cup Playoffs

Key arrivals

Mavrik Bourque, F: The 24-year-old was acquired in a trade with the Dallas Stars along with defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin for two draft picks July 1. The…

2025-26 season: 43-34-5, sixth in Metropolitan Division; missed Stanley Cup Playoffs

Key arrivals

Matias Maccelli, F: The 25-year-old signed a one-year contract on July 1 after he had 39 points (14 goals, 25 assists) in 71 games for the Toronto…

Cole Perfetti will be playing the next five seasons with the Winnipeg Jets, and the forward hopes goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will do so as well.

The 24-year-old avoided a salary arbitration hearing by signing a five-year, $30 million contract on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $6 million.

Hellebuyck, meanwhile, has five seasons remaining on a seven-year $59.5 million contract ($8.5 million AAV) he signed on Oct. 9, 2023.

Connor Bedard can't wait to get on the ice for the Chicago Blackhawks.

And though he will miss the start of the season because of offseason shoulder surgery, he's ready to take Chicago where it hasn't been since 2019-20.

"We want to take a big step this year. We want to be a playoff team and that's our only goal," Bedard said Monday, two days after he signed a five-year, $75 million contract (average annual value of $15 million) with the…

BRAMPTON, Ontario -- Dylan Strome says it’s a Stanley-Cup-or-bust season for the Washington Capitals.

“I mean, I think it has to be,” the veteran forward told NHL.com on Monday. “I think with the pieces that we’ve added, you can’t ask much more from management, so now it’s time for the players to step up and do what’s asked of us.”

Strome was speaking at the Smilezone Foundation’s 12th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament at Lionhead Golf Club in…

Eddie Joyal, an undrafted forward who played nine seasons in the NHL for the Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings and Philadelphia Flyers, died Monday at the age of 86.

"The Jet" was mentored by Gordie Howe and had 262 points (105 goals, 134 assists) in 465 regular-season games and 19 points (11 goals, eight assists) in 50 Stanley Cup Playoff games. He debuted with the Red Wings on Jan. 24, 1963, and helped them to the 1964…

Jack Campbell announced his retirement from hockey Sunday after eight NHL seasons.

The 34-year-old goalie last played in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers in 2023-24; he was 1-4-0 with a 4.50 goals-against average and .873 save percentage in five games before being placed on waivers Nov. 7, 2024.

After going unclaimed, Campbell was assigned to Bakersfield of the American Hockey League, where he was 18-13-1 with a 2.63 GAA, .918 save percentage and…

2025-26 season: 46-24-12, third in Central Division; lost in Western Conference Second Round

Key arrivals

Blake Coleman, F: Acquired with defenseman Olli Maatta in a trade with the Calgary Flames on July 2 for defenseman Jake Middleton, a third-round…

2025-26 season: 42-37-3, seventh in Metropolitan Division; missed Stanley Cup Playoffs

Key arrivals

Anthony Mantha, F: The 31-year-old signed a two-year contract July 15. A left-shot right wing (6-foot-5, 240 pounds), Mantha had NHL career highs in…