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Montreal Canadiens get goalie Jake Allen from St. Louis Blues

By: Canadian Press

The Montreal Canadiens have acquired goaltender Jake Allen from the St. Louis Blues, adding a proven netminder to join forces with Carey Price.

September 2, 2020

Kings sign F Austin Wagner to 3-year, $3.4 million extension

By: Canadian Press

The Los Angeles Kings have signed forward Austin Wagner to a three-year, $3.4 million contract extension.

September 1, 2020

Capitals fire coach Todd Reirden after 2 post-season letdowns

By: Canadian Press

The Washington Capitals have fired coach Todd Reirden after a second consecutive first-round exit in the playoffs.

August 23, 2020

Longtime Winnipeg Jets star Dale Hawerchuk dies after cancer battle

By: Canadian Press

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.

August 18, 2020

Rangers win NHL draft lottery, shot at Lafreniere

By: Canadian Press

The New York Rangers won the second phase of the NHL draft lottery, giving them a shot at selecting winger Alexis Lafreniere.

August 10, 2020

NHL reports no positive COVID-19 tests in second week in Toronto, Edmonton

By: Canadian Press

The NHL says it has had no positive COVID-19 test results in its first two weeks in secure zones in Edmonton and Toronto.

August 10, 2020

2019-20 Player Playoff Fund distribution

By: NHLPA Staff

A breakdown of the 2019-20 Player Fund.

August 6, 2020

Leafs' Mitch Marner joins ownership group of esports company OverActive Media

By: Canadian Press

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.

July 30, 2020

Bubble hockey begins: NHL playoff teams adjust to quarantine

By: Canadian Press

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.

July 27, 2020

NHL announces no positive COVID-19 tests over final week of Phase 3

By: Canadian Press

The NHL is reporting that no player tested positive for COVID-19 over the final week of training camps.

July 27, 2020

Chayka steps down as Arizona GM a week before qualifier

By: Canadian Press

Arizona general manager John Chayka has stepped down, one week before the Coyotes open the Stanley Cup qualifiers against Nashville.

July 26, 2020

Former Maple Leafs star Eddie Shack dies at 83

By: Canadian Press

Eddie Shack, one of the NHL’s most colorful players on and off the ice, has died. He was 83.

July 26, 2020

Release the Kraken: Seattle unveils name for NHL franchise

By: Canadian Press

The NHL’s newest team finally has its name: the Seattle Kraken.

July 23, 2020

Draisaitl, MacKinnon, Panarin selected as NHL MVP finalists

By: Canadian Press

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.

July 21, 2020

Carlson, Hedman, Josi named finalists for Norris trophy as NHL's top defenceman

By: Canadian Press

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.

July 20, 2020

Bergeron, Couturier, O'Reilly named finalists for NHL's Selke Trophy

By: Canadian Press

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.

July 20, 2020

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck named a finalist for Vezina Trophy

By: Canadian Press

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.

July 17, 2020

Ryan, Lindblom, Johns named finalists for 2020 Bill Masterton Trophy

By: Canadian Press

Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan, Philadelphia Flyers forward Oskar Lindblom and Dallas Stars defenceman Stephen Johns are the for the 2020 Bill Masterton Trophy.

July 16, 2020

Matthews, MacKinnon, O'Reilly named finalists for NHL's Lady Byng award

By: Canadian Press

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.

July 16, 2020

Troy Terry gets 3-year, $4.35 million extension with Ducks

By: Canadian Press

Right wing Troy Terry has agreed to a three-year, $4.35 million contract extension through the 2022-23 season with the Anaheim Ducks.

July 14, 2020