Canadian Press

Dorion out as general manager of Ottawa Senators, Staios takes over on interim basis

By: Canadian Press

The NHL team made the announcement this afternoon at a press conference at Canadian Tire Centre.

November 1, 2023

Joe Thornton officially retires from the NHL after a 24-year career

By: Canadian Press

Thornton ranks seventh all-time in assists, 12th in points with 1,539 and sixth in games played.

October 28, 2023

Bruins place veteran forward Milan Lucic on long-term injured list

By: Canadian Press

The 35-year-old Lucic played in four games, getting two assists.

October 28, 2023

NHL rescinds ban on rainbow-coloured, other stick tape supporting social causes

By: Canadian Press

The league said in a statement Tuesday that players will have the option to represent social causes with stick tape throughout the season.

October 24, 2023

Rick Bowness takes leave from Winnipeg Jets after wife's seizure

By: Canadian Press

The Jets said that Judy Bowness remains in hospital and is undergoing further testing after having a seizure Sunday night.

October 23, 2023

Seattle Kraken forward Andre Burakovsky is expected to miss 6-8 weeks

By: Canadian Press

The team announced Monday that Burakovsky underwent an unspecified procedure to repair an upper-body injury.

October 23, 2023

Anze Kopitar proud of reaching Kings' games played record in season of many possible milestones

By: Canadian Press

Kopitar skated in his 1,297th game to become the Los Angeles Kings leader in games played.

October 22, 2023

Lightning get Stamkos back; Vasilevskiy on schedule for return in late November or early December

By: Canadian Press

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is set to rejoin the lineup and goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy remains on target.

October 19, 2023

Canadiens' Dach out for season with ACL, MCL tears in right knee

By: Canadian Press

Dach was checked into the Blackhawks' bench during the first period of Montreal's home opener against Chicago on Saturday.

October 17, 2023

Canucks acquire Friedman, Glover from Penguins in exchange for Rathbone, Plasek

By: Canadian Press

In exchange, Vancouver has sent defenceman Jack Rathbone and forward Karel Plasek off to Pittsburgh.

October 17, 2023

Sabres follow up Dahlin deal by locking up Owen Power to 7-year, $58.45 million contract extension

By: Canadian Press

Last season, Power led NHL rookie blue-liners with 35 points (four goals, 31 assists).

October 11, 2023

Devils coach Lindy Ruff has been given a multi-year contact extension on the eve of the season

By: Canadian Press

New Jersey made the playoffs last year for the first time since 2018 and beat the rival New York Rangers in the first round.

October 11, 2023

Scheifele, Hellebuyck sign identical, long-term extensions with Winnipeg Jets

By: Canadian Press

The extensions are set to come into effect in the 2024-25 NHL season.

October 9, 2023

Buffalo Sabres lock up defenseman Rasmus Dahlin to 8-year, $88 million contract extension

By: Canadian Press

Overall, Dahlin’s 232 career points ranked ninth on the NHL list among defensemen before their 23rd birthday.

October 9, 2023

Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray set to miss six to eight months due to hip surgery

By: Canadian Press

The Leafs acquired Murray from the Ottawa Senators in 2022.

October 9, 2023

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Ville Heinola placed on injured reserve

By: Canadian Press

He was unable to put any weight on his left skate as he was helped off the ice.

October 6, 2023

NHL stars excited for PWHL puck drop: 'An amazing thing for hockey'

By: Canadian Press

The PWHL now established with teams in six hockey-crazed markets, the game appears to finally be in lockstep.

October 5, 2023

Dynamic centre Trevor Zegras agrees to three-year extension with Anaheim Ducks

By: Canadian Press

The 22-year old Zegras had a team-high 65 points last season, becoming the third-youngest NHL player to lead his team in points.

October 2, 2023

Brandon Sutter announces retirement from NHL after Oilers release veteran from PTO

By: Canadian Press

The 34-year-old forward made the announcement in a statement through the Edmonton Oilers.

October 1, 2023

Flames assistant GM Chris Snow dies at 42 after lengthy public battle with ALS

By: Canadian Press

The Flames confirmed his death Saturday night.

September 30, 2023