Kings sign F Austin Wagner to 3-year, $3.4 million extension
The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Austin Wagner to a three-year, $3.4 million contract extension.
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Capitals fire coach Todd Reirden after 2 post-season letdowns
The Washington Capitals have fired coach Todd Reirden after a second consecutive first-round exit in the playoffs.
Longtime Winnipeg Jets star Dale Hawerchuk dies after cancer battle
Dale Hawerchuk, a hockey phenom who became the face of the Winnipeg Jets en route to the Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 57 after a battle with cancer.
Rangers win NHL draft lottery, shot at Lafreniere
The New York Rangers won the second phase of the NHL draft lottery, giving them a shot at selecting winger Alexis Lafreniere.
NHL reports no positive COVID-19 tests in second week in Toronto, Edmonton
The NHL says it has had no positive COVID-19 test results in its first two weeks in secure zones in Edmonton and Toronto.
Leafs' Mitch Marner joins ownership group of esports company OverActive Media
Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner has joined the ownership group of OverActive Media, the parent company of the Overwatch League's Toronto Defiant and Call of Duty League's Toronto Ultra esports teams.
Bubble hockey begins: NHL playoff teams adjust to quarantine
NHL players from the 24 playoff teams woke up to their new reality Monday in the hub cities of Toronto and Edmonton, Alberta. Quarantined bubble life began with the league reporting zero positive coronavirus test results last week, and this existence away from the public is scheduled to last until the Stanley Cup is awarded in the fall.
NHL announces no positive COVID-19 tests over final week of Phase 3
The NHL is reporting that no player tested positive for COVID-19 over the final week of training camps.
Chayka steps down as Arizona GM a week before qualifier
Arizona general manager John Chayka has stepped down, one week before the Coyotes open the Stanley Cup qualifiers against Nashville.
Former Maple Leafs star Eddie Shack dies at 83
Eddie Shack, one of the NHL’s most colorful players on and off the ice, has died. He was 83.
Release the Kraken: Seattle unveils name for NHL franchise
The NHL’s newest team finally has its name: the Seattle Kraken.
Draisaitl, MacKinnon, Panarin selected as NHL MVP finalists
The NHL Hart Trophy voters agreed with NHL players in selecting Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl, Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon and Artemi Panarin of the New York Rangers as MVP award finalists.
Carlson, Hedman, Josi named finalists for Norris trophy as NHL's top defenceman
John Carlson of the Washington Capitals, Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators are the finalists for the 2019-20 Norris Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL's top defenceman.
Bergeron, Couturier, O'Reilly named finalists for NHL's Selke Trophy
Boston Bruins centre Patrice Bergeron, Philadelphia Flyers centerd Sean Couturier and St. Louis Blues centerd Ryan O'Reilly are the three finalists for the 2019-20 Selke Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL's best defensive forward.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck named a finalist for Vezina Trophy
Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets, Tuukka Rask of the Boston Bruins and Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning are the three finalists for the 2019-20 Vezina Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL's top goaltender.
Ryan, Lindblom, Johns named finalists for 2020 Bill Masterton Trophy
Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan, Philadelphia Flyers forward Oskar Lindblom and Dallas Stars defenceman Stephen Johns are the for the 2020 Bill Masterton Trophy.
Matthews, MacKinnon, O'Reilly named finalists for NHL's Lady Byng award
Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews, Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon and St. Louis Blues centre Ryan O'Reilly are the three finalists for the 2019-20 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy.
Troy Terry gets 3-year, $4.35 million extension with Ducks
Right wing Troy Terry has agreed to a three-year, $4.35 million contract extension through the 2022-23 season with the Anaheim Ducks.
Canadiens sign defenceman Alexander Romanov to entry-level contract
The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenceman Alexander Romanov to a three-year entry-level contract.
Ruff hired as NJ Devils coach, Fitzgerald stays on as GM
Lindy Ruff impressed the New Jersey Devils with his experience from decades of coaching. Tom Fitzgerald wowed ownership with his moves in a few short months as general manager.