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NHL moves up draft to Oct. 6-7, free agency starts Oct. 9
The NHL on Friday moved its draft up to Oct. 6-7 and set an Oct. 9 start for free agency.
Flyers centre Sean Couturier wins Selke Trophy as NHL's best defensive forward
Philadelphia Flyers centre Sean Couturier has been awarded the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL's best defensive forward.
Senators forward Bobby Ryan recipient of Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan was named the 2019-20 recipient of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy on Monday after publicly sharing his battle with alcohol issues.
Dumba honoured for by NHL for anti-racism, community efforts
Minnesota’s Matt Dumba was chosen as the winner the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, a nod to the first NHL player to kneel during the U.S. anthem for his role in helping the sport combat racism.
Montreal Canadiens get goalie Jake Allen from St. Louis Blues
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired goaltender Jake Allen from the St. Louis Blues, adding a proven netminder to join forces with Carey Price.
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.
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.
2019-20 Player Playoff Fund distribution
A breakdown of the 2019-20 Player Fund.
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.