Schedules announced for Olympic hockey tournaments
The International Ice Hockey Federation announced schedules at its semi-annual congress in St. Petersburg, Russia.
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Sens acquire forward Zach Sanford from Blues for forward Brown and conditional pick
Sanford had 16 points (10 goals, six assists) in 52 games for the Blues last season.
NHL players in Canada eager to see fans return: 'We missed them so much'
Canadian NHL teams are set for fans to return this season as the league resumes an 82-game schedule and its regular division setup.
NHL finds no evidence Evander Kane gambled on games
The NHL found no evidence that San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane bet on NHL games or tried to throw games after investigating allegations made by his estranged wife.
Wild sign star wing Kirill Kaprizov to 5-year, $45M contract
The 24-year-old Kaprizov topped the Wild and all NHL rookies with 27 goals in 55 games last season.
Travis Zajac signs one-day deal to retire a New Jersey Devil
The 36-year-old Zajac plans to remain with the Devils in a player development and consulting role.
Zdeno Chara, 44, returning to Islanders on 1-year contract
The big Slovak defenseman will chase the Stanley Cup at least one more time just over a decade since hoisting it as Boston’s captain.
Edmonton Oilers re-sign forward Kailer Yamamoto to one-year contract
Yamamoto compiled eight goals, 13 assists and 26 penalty minutes over 52 games for Edmonton last season.
Former Ottawa Senators centre Zack Smith retiring from NHL
The Ottawa Senators confirmed the 33-year-old centre is hanging up his skates on the team's social media channels.
Penguins' Crosby out at least 6 weeks after wrist surgery
The team announced Wednesday that the two-time Hart Trophy winner will be out at least six weeks after undergoing wrist surgery.
Calgary Flames sign RFA defenceman Connor Mackey, veteran forward Brad Richardson
The Flames signed Connor Mackey to a two-year deal worth US$912,500, and veteran forward Brad Richardson to a one-year, $800,000 contract.
Detroit signs defenseman Filip Hronek to $13.2M, 3-year deal
Hronek has 16 goals and 64 assists for 80 points through his first 167 regular-season NHL games
Ottawa Senators agree to six-year, US$29.85-million contract with forward Batherson
Batherson, 23, was Ottawa's fourth-leading scorer last year with 34 points (17 goals, 17 assists).
Sabres re-sign Mittelstadt, Jokiharju to 3-year contracts
The Buffalo Sabres locked up Casey Mittelstadt and defenseman Henri Jokiharju to three-year contracts each worth $7.5 million.
Flyers sign F Farabee to $30 million, six-year extension
Farabee's extension kicks in with the 2022-23 season. He was scheduled to become a restricted free agent after this season.
Blues, D-man Colton Parayko agree on $52M, 8-year extension
The team's top defenseman was set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer.
Islanders sign Sorokin, Beauvillier, Palmieri and Cizikas
“It’s exciting what we’re doing right now,” Cizikas said. “We’re gearing up for another big year.”
Blackhawks D Murphy agrees to 4-year contract extension
The deal runs through the 2025-26 season and carries a $4.4 million salary-cap hit.
Predators sign Eeli Tolvanen to 3-year, $4.35 million deal
The native of Vihti, Finland, tied for first among NHL rookies with four game-winning goals.
Wild sign veteran defenseman Jordie Benn to 1-year deal
Benn has 24 goals, 103 assists, 670 hits and 908 blocked shots in 556 career NHL games.