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Updated Sep 15, 2026

Alex Newhook takes a faceoff against Jordan Staal during the 2026 Eastern Conference Final in Montreal. File photo. — David Kirouac-Imagn Images

MTL

Canadiens sign Alex Newhook to four-year, $22.2M extension

The new contract begins in 2027-28 and keeps the 25-year-old forward with Montreal through the 2030-31 season.

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Ryan Leonard warms up for the Capitals before a game at Madison Square Garden in April 2026. — Danny Wild-Imagn Images

WSH

Capitals Lock Up Ryan Leonard for Eight Years, $84 Million

Washington got its 21-year-old winger signed before the new CBA closed the door on eight-year deals at midnight.

Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes reacts during a 2026 playoff game against Colorado. — Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

MIN

Wild Sign John Hynes to Multi-Year Extension

Minnesota locks up its head coach after a 104-point season and the franchise's first playoff series win in 11 years.

Shawn Horcoff skates for Edmonton against the New York Rangers in a 2002 file photo. — Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK

DET

Red Wings Name Shawn Horcoff Interim General Manager

Connor Bedard celebrates a Blackhawks win with goaltender Spencer Knight in April 2026. — David Banks-Imagn Images

CHI

Blackhawks Name Connor Bedard Their 37th Captain

A sportsbook billboard promoting NHL playoff betting in Las Vegas in May 2018. File photo. — Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

NEWSSep 15, 2026

NHL backs lifetime betting bans for threats against athletes

Gavin McKenna carries the puck for Penn State against Michigan State on Jan. 31, 2026. File photo. — Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

PROSPECTSSep 15, 2026

McKenna leads rookies to watch as NHL camps open

Thatcher Demko makes a save for Vancouver against Toronto on Jan. 10, 2026. File photo. — Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

VAN

Canucks open camp under Malhotra with rebuild underway

Drake Batherson attacks the Carolina net for Ottawa in Game 2 on April 20, 2026. File photo. — James Guillory-Imagn Images

OTT

Batherson signs richest contract in Senators history

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WSH

Capitals say Ovechkin was asked to appear in United Russia ad

CGY

Flames open camp with Parekh, roster turnover and a rebuild

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CGY

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MTL

Canadiens Extend Martin St. Louis After Conference Final Run

DET

VAN

Edvinsson Plans to Attend Red Wings Camp Without a Contract

BUF

Sabres Lock Up Ostlund on Eight-Year, $52.8M Deal

VAN

Canucks Lock Up Zeev Buium on Eight-Year Extension

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VAN

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