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Ryan Leonard warms up for the Capitals before a game at Madison Square Garden in April 2026.
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CONTRACTWSHSep 15, 2026

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.
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CONTRACTMINSep 15, 2026

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.
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FRONT OFFICEDETSep 15, 2026

Red Wings Name Shawn Horcoff Interim General Manager

Horcoff takes over day-to-day hockey operations in Detroit as the search for a permanent leader continues, with Steve Yzerman moving to senior adviser.

Connor Bedard celebrates a Blackhawks win with goaltender Spencer Knight in April 2026.
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NEWSCHISep 15, 2026

Blackhawks Name Connor Bedard Their 37th Captain

At 21 years and 60 days, Bedard becomes the second-youngest captain in Chicago history, trailing only Jonathan Toews.

A sportsbook billboard promoting NHL playoff betting in Las Vegas in May 2018. File photo.
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NEWSSep 15, 2026

NHL backs lifetime betting bans for threats against athletes

Five major leagues and their players associations asked regulators in 35 states and Washington, D.C., to revoke wagering privileges for verified threats or abusive harassment.

Gavin McKenna carries the puck for Penn State against Michigan State on Jan. 31, 2026. File photo.
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PROSPECTSSep 15, 2026

McKenna leads rookies to watch as NHL camps open

A Sportsnet scouting analysis identifies 21 prospects with a chance to win jobs, led by Toronto's No. 1 pick and San Jose's top selection.

Jack Eichel looks to pass against Jaccob Slavin during the Stanley Cup Final in Las Vegas on June 9, 2026. File photo.
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EXPANSIONSep 15, 2026

NHL Stars Sound Off on Texas Teams, the 84-Game Season and Summer Memories

ESPN interviewed more than two dozen players in Las Vegas about expansion names, longer schedules and the moments that made their offseasons.

Noah Ostlund controls the puck for the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden during the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs, April 26, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTBUFSep 14, 2026

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

Buffalo signed the 22-year-old forward to an eight-year extension before the NHL's new CBA limits same-team contracts to seven years on September 16, 2026.

Zeev Buium handles the puck for the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena against the Los Angeles Kings, April 14, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTVANSep 14, 2026

Canucks Lock Up Zeev Buium on Eight-Year Extension

Vancouver commits $75.04 million to the 20-year-old defenceman it acquired in the Quinn Hughes trade.

Braeden Bowman controls the puck for Vegas against Carolina on June 14, 2026. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYVGKSep 14, 2026

Golden Knights lock up Braeden Bowman for six years

The 23-year-old forward signed a six-year extension Thursday with a $3.4 million average annual value after splitting last season between Vegas and Henderson.

Connor Ingram tends goal for Edmonton against San Jose on April 8, 2026. File photo.
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GOALTENDINGEDMSep 14, 2026

Connor Ingram retires from hockey at 29

The Saskatoon native announced the end of his career on Instagram, and his agent confirmed it Friday.

ESPN commentator and former NHL player Barry Melrose attends media day before the 2015 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena in Tampa. File photo from June 2, 2015.
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NEWSLAKTBLSep 14, 2026

Barry Melrose, Kings coach and ESPN hockey voice, dies at 70

Melrose, who took Wayne Gretzky's Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final and spent more than 25 years as an ESPN analyst, died Wednesday.

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere scores against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes in a playoff game on May 29, 2026. File photo.
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NEWSMTLSep 14, 2026

TVA Sports Lands 12 Years of French NHL Rights

Rogers and Quebecor struck a sub-licensing deal that puts up to 350 games a season on TVA Sports, including 32 Canadiens games.

Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander skates with the puck against New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech at UBS Arena on April 9, 2026. File photo.
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BROADCASTINGTORNYIOTTSep 3, 2026

Prime Video Sets First Wednesday Night Hockey Slate

Amazon's 27-game Canadian package opens Sept. 30 with the Islanders in Toronto.

Luke Evangelista competes for the puck for Nashville against Minnesota on April 11, 2026. File photo.
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TRADENJDNSHSep 3, 2026

Devils Trade Two 2028 Draft Picks To Predators For Luke Evangelista

New Jersey adds a career-year winger as first-year GM Sunny Mehta keeps retooling a Devils offense that struggled to score last season.

Frederik Andersen makes a save for Carolina against Vegas during the Stanley Cup Final on June 6, 2026. File photo.
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NEWSEDMSep 3, 2026

Andersen, Savoie Among Four Oilers Out for Training Camp

Edmonton announced Wednesday that goaltender Frederik Andersen and forward Matt Savoie both sustained injuries during off-season training and will not be at camp next month.

Jonathan Huberdeau screens San Jose goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic for Calgary on January 31, 2026. File photo.
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NEWSCGYSep 3, 2026

Huberdeau Hits Setback, Season-Opener Status In Doubt For Flames Winger

Flames GM Craig Conroy says Jonathan Huberdeau suffered a skating setback in his hip surgery recovery, clouding his readiness for the season opener.

Robert Thomas celebrates a goal with St. Louis teammates against Utah on April 16, 2026. File photo.
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NEWSSTLSep 3, 2026

Blues Name Robert Thomas Franchise's 25th Captain

St. Louis hands the 'C' to Thomas after Brayden Schenn's trade deadline departure, with four teammates named alternates.

New York Islanders owner Jon Ledecky watches a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at UBS Arena on March 22, 2026. File photo.
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NEWSNYISep 1, 2026

Venture capitalist David Shuman agrees to buy minority Islanders stake

Lateralus Holdings founder joins the ownership group as a limited partner, an investment still subject to NHL approval.

Vancouver Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini speaks at a hockey-operations press conference at Rogers Arena on May 14, 2026. File photo.
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FRONT OFFICEVANJul 24, 2026

Canucks move Cammi Granato from assistant GM to senior amateur adviser

The Hall of Famer is stepping away from the assistant general manager role to focus on the amateur and scouting side in Vancouver.

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