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"It's time": Star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist retires at 39

By: Canadian Press

Henrik Lundqvist, one of the greatest goaltenders of his generation, announced his retirement Friday less than nine months after heart surgery.

August 20, 2021

This or That | Thomas Chabot

By: NHLPA Staff

Thomas Chabot is fairly confident in his selections in a round of This or That.

August 18, 2021

Ninth annual and first-ever US Smashfest a roaring success

By: Media Release

In total, Smashfest IX raised $130,000 for concussion and rare cancer research while Alexander Kerfoot proved to be the titan of the tables.

August 17, 2021

Preds sign goalie Juuse Saros to 4-year, $20 million deal

By: Canadian Press

Saros helped Nashville earn a seventh straight playoff berth as he finished the season going 18-6-1 over his final 26 games.

August 16, 2021

Wild sign forward Kevin Fiala to $5.1 million, one-year deal

By: Canadian Press

Fiala has 91 goals and 198 points since the Predators drafted him No. 11 overall in 2014.

August 16, 2021

Vancouver Canucks sign centre Jason Dickinson to three-year deal

By: Canadian Press

The 26-year-old from Georgetown, Ont., was selected by the Dallas Stars in the first round (26th overall) in the 2013 NHL draft.

August 14, 2021

Leafs forward Auston Matthews undergoes wrist surgery, out at least six weeks

By: Canadian Press

The Leafs say Matthews encountered discomfort after increasing his on-ice training earlier this week.

August 13, 2021

One Minute with Carter Hart

By: NHLPA Staff

Carter Hart intercepts some rapid-fire questions in 60 seconds.

August 13, 2021

Winnipeg Jets sign forward Andrew Copp to one-year deal worth $3.64 million

By: Canadian Press

The 27-year-old Copp had a career season in 2020-21, recording career highs in goals (15), assists (24) and points (39).

August 12, 2021

Florida Panthers sign newly added Reinhart to 3-year deal

By: Canadian Press

The 25-year-old Reinhart was a restricted free agent, and acquired by the Panthers in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres last month.

August 11, 2021

This or That | Chris Kreider

By: NHLPA Staff

Some decisions are easier than others for Chris Kreider as he partakes in a round of This or That.

August 11, 2021

Dominic Moore serves up ninth annual Smashfest

By: Chris Lomon

Smashfest continues to attract some of hockey’s biggest names both past and present.

August 11, 2021

Jets sign veteran defencemen Neal Pionk to four-year, $23.5M deal

By: Canadian Press

The Jets acquired Pionk, a native of Omaha, Neb., in a 2019 trade with the New York Rangers.

August 11, 2021

Blackhawks legend and Hall of Fame goaltender Tony Esposito dies at 78

By: Canadian Press

The Blackhawks announced on Twitter that Esposito died Tuesday after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

August 10, 2021

Red Wings agree to 3-year deal with Jakub Vrana

By: Canadian Press

The Detroit Red Wings and winger Jakub Vrana agreed to a three-year contract worth $5.25 million per season, avoiding arbitration.

August 10, 2021

Adam Henrique and Brandon Montour tee off to help their hometown youth

By: Chris Lomon

From their hometown to the NHL Brandon Montour and Adam Henrique have come a long way since their days in Brantford and Brant County.

August 9, 2021

One Minute with Anze Kopitar

By: NHLPA Staff

Learn everything you need to know about Anze Kopitar in one minute.

August 6, 2021

Edmonton Oilers ink Darnell Nurse to long-term extension

By: Canadian Press

Nurse, 26, appeared in all 56 games for the Oilers during the pandemic-shortened 2020-2021 season

August 6, 2021

Islanders, defenseman Adam Pelech agree on 8-year contract

By: Canadian Press

Pelech, who turns 27 this month, had four goals and 10 assists in 56 games last season.

August 6, 2021

F Brandon Hagel agrees to 3-year contract with Blackhawks

By: Canadian Press

Hagel was selected by Buffalo in the sixth round of the 2016 draft. He made his NHL debut with the Blackhawks on March 11, 2020.

August 6, 2021