Recent News
NHL, NHLPA complete giving campaign to commemorate 25 years of Hockey Fights Cancer
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hockey Fights Cancer, $250,000 has been granted by NHLF to 11 life-changing programs.
Buffalo Sabres agree to sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a 5-year, $23.75 million contract
Luukkonen finished the season with a 27-22-4 record, becoming Buffalo’s first goalie to win 27 games and register five shutouts since Miller’s 31 wins and six shutouts in 2011-12.
Upcoming season to be a family affair for Joseph brothers
Mathieu and Pierre-Oliver Joseph are bringing their competitive sibling spirit to the St. Louis Blues next season.
Vancouver Canucks sign forward Daniel Sprong to one-year contract
Sprong produced 18 goals and 25 assists in 76 games for the Detroit Red Wings last season.
A fresh start with old friends, Monahan looks ahead to life in Columbus
Reunited with former teammate Johnny Gaudreau after signing with the Columbus Blue Jackets, new dad Sean Monahan is looking forward to a fresh start.
The Islanders have signed restricted free agent forward Simon Holmstrom to a 1-year contract
The Islanders announced the signing with the 23-year-old restricted free agent from Sweden on Tuesday.
Byfield agrees to 5-year, $31M contract extension with the L.A. Kings
The Kings announced the deal Monday for Byfield, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NHL draft. The contract runs through the 2028-29 season.
Stephenson confident in relentless Kraken squad
After signing with the Seattle Kraken as a free agent, Chandler Stephenson is excited to reunite with some former teammates.
St. Louis Blues sign 39-year-old defenceman Ryan Suter to 1-year deal
General manager Doug Armstrong announced the signing on Thursday, saying the 39-year-old who has spent the past three seasons in Dallas will make a base salary of $775,000.
Walman inspired after attending NHLPA Executive Board Meetings
Inspired by like-minded speakers and planned efforts to grow the game, Jake Walman looks forward to continued work alongside his fellow players off the ice after attending his first NHLPA Executive Board Meetings.
Utah Hockey Club re-signs Barrett Hayton to a 2-year, $5.3 million contract
The contract carries an annual salary cap hit of $2.65 million through the 2025-26 season. Hayton was a restricted free agent.
Capitals promote Chris Patrick to GM, Brian MacLellan remains president of hockey operations
Patrick, 48, who was also named as a senior vice president, has worked for the Capitals in various capacities since 2009 and served as assistant GM under MacLellan the past three years.
14 players elect salary arbitration
The National Hockey League Players’ Association announced that 14 players have elected salary arbitration.
Karlsson thrilled to don Three Crowns at 4 Nations Face-Off
Erik Karlsson is aiming for more treasured international memories and a championship at the 4 Nations Face-Off after the Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman was named among Team Sweden’s first six players.
John Tavares Foundation supporting Indigenous communities through Ballantyne Project
Teaming up with the Ballantyne Project, the John Tavares Foundation has assisted Indigenous communities through two separate initiatives.
Red Wings sign two-time Stanley Cup champion Vladimir Tarasenko away from the Panthers
Tarasenko, 32, is the sixth player from Florida’s Game 7 lineup to leave in free agency, not an uncommon theme around the NHL as other teams look to replicate that success.
Jessica Campbell will be the first woman on an NHL bench as assistant coach with the Seattle Kraken
At the time, she may not have expected it would eventually lead her to the NHL, let alone as the first woman to work on the bench of an NHL franchise.
Panthers and Anton Lundell agree on a 6-year, $30 million contract
He had 13 goals and 22 assists in 78 games for the Panthers this past regular season, and his production was even better in the playoffs — with 17 points in 24 games along the way to the Cup.
Senators sign forward Shane Pinto to two-year, $7.5-million contract
The deal has an average annual value of $3.75 million, with a breakdown of $2.5 million in 2024-25 and $5 million the following season.
Lightning lock down star defenseman Victor Hedman with 4-year, $32 million contract extension
Two-time Stanley Cup champion defenseman Victor Hedman has signed a four-year, $32 million extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning