Blue Jackets honor Johnny Gaudreau before their first home game since his death
The tributes came just prior to the Blue Jackets' 3-0 preseason victory over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night.
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Forward Cole Perfetti looks to prove his worth after signing bridge deal with Jets
The promising forward signed a two-year, US$6.5 million agreement on Monday, and now looks to break through after injuries and inconsistent play hampered his first three NHL seasons.
Avs forward Logan O'Connor signs 6-year extension to stay with the team through 2030-31 season
Logan O’Connor and the Colorado Avalanche agreed to a six-year extension that will keep him with the organization through the 2030-31 season.
Devils sign restricted free agent Dawson Mercer to 3-year, $12 million contract
Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald said the 22-year-old will earn $3 million this coming season, $4.75 million the following year and $4.25 million in the final year, 2026-27.
Radko Gudas is named the Anaheim Ducks' first captain since Ryan Getzlaf's retirement 2 years ago
On the first day of training camp, the Ducks chose Gudas to be their first captain since Ryan Getzlaf's retirement two seasons ago.
Red Wings sign Moritz Seider to 7-year deal worth nearly $60M
The Red Wings announced the move with the 23-year-old German defenseman on Thursday, three days after keeping 22-year-old forward Lucas Raymond with a $64.6 million, eight-year deal.
Tampa Bay Lightning select Victor Hedman as captain, succeeding Steven Stamkos
Hedman, who is going into his 16th season with Tampa Bay, was considered the obvious choice to get the “C” after the Lightning did not re-sign Stamkos and their longtime captain left to join Nashville.
Nick Foligno named captain of the Chicago Blackhawks
Foligno became the 35th captain in franchise history on Wednesday. The move was announced by the organization on the eve of its first official practice of training camp.
Detroit Red Wings sign Lucas Raymond to an 8-year, $64.6 million contract
The 22-year-old was a restricted free agent without a contract for the upcoming NHL season and was coming off setting career highs with 31 goals, 41 assists and 72 points.
Penguins re-sign Crosby to two-year extension that runs through 2026-27 season
The Penguins announced on Monday that they re-signed the 37-year-old from Cole Harbour, N.S., to a two-year contract extension that has an average annual value of US$8.7 million.
Kraken agree to 4-year extension with defenseman Adam Larsson worth $5.25 million per year
Larsson’s extension is worth an average of $5.25 million per season and retains one of Seattle’s selections from the 2021 expansion draft for the long term.
The Gaudreau brothers left a legacy at Boston College and beyond
Flowers, sticks, bags of Skittles and bottles of purple Gatorade make up a vigil outside Conte Forum, the home rink for “Johnny Hockey” when he and his brother played at Boston College, together, for one season.
Oilers sign Leon Draisaitl to an 8-year extension worth $112 million
Leon Draisaitl had a hard time picturing himself playing in the NHL wearing anything but an Edmonton Oilers jersey, and the result of that is a long-term commitment to the organization's pursuit of the Stanley Cup as the highest-paid player in hockey.
Blues defenseman Torey Krug will have ankle surgery and miss the 2024-25 season
St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug is set to have ankle surgery and is expected to miss the 2024-25 season.
Carolina Hurricanes reach 8-year, $63.2 million deal with rising forward Seth Jarvis
The team announced the deal Saturday, saying that it includes more than $29.2 million in signing bonuses for the No. 13 overall pick in the 2020 draft.
NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed when bicycles hit by car on eve of sister's wedding
NHL player Johnny Gaudreau of the Columbus Blue Jackets was killed Thursday night when he was hit by a car while riding a bicycle in his home state of New Jersey. He was 31.
Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast expected to miss season after neck surgery
The team announced Fast's prognosis Thursday after he had surgery Aug. 6.
The Sharks acquire prized goaltending prospect Yaroslav Askarov from the Predators
The 22-year-old Askarov had reportedly asked for a trade with his path to a starting role in Nashville blocked by Juuse Saros, and San Jose jumped at the opportunity to add a potential top young goalie to a franchise sorely lacking one.
Seattle Kraken agree to 7-year contract extension with Matty Beniers worth $50 million
Beniers’ new deal will average $7.14 million per season and he becomes the first Seattle draft pick to sign a contract extension. Beniers was a restricted free agent.
Broberg, Holloway join Blues after Oilers decline to match offer sheets
The Blues tendered the offers to the restricted free agents on Aug. 21, and the Oilers had until Tuesday morning to match.