Recent News
The Islanders have signed restricted free agent forward Simon Holmstrom to a 1-year contract
The Islanders announced the signing with the 23-year-old restricted free agent from Sweden on Tuesday.
Byfield agrees to 5-year, $31M contract extension with the L.A. Kings
The Kings announced the deal Monday for Byfield, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NHL draft. The contract runs through the 2028-29 season.
Stephenson confident in relentless Kraken squad
After signing with the Seattle Kraken as a free agent, Chandler Stephenson is excited to reunite with some former teammates.
St. Louis Blues sign 39-year-old defenceman Ryan Suter to 1-year deal
General manager Doug Armstrong announced the signing on Thursday, saying the 39-year-old who has spent the past three seasons in Dallas will make a base salary of $775,000.
Walman inspired after attending NHLPA Executive Board Meetings
Inspired by like-minded speakers and planned efforts to grow the game, Jake Walman looks forward to continued work alongside his fellow players off the ice after attending his first NHLPA Executive Board Meetings.
Utah Hockey Club re-signs Barrett Hayton to a 2-year, $5.3 million contract
The contract carries an annual salary cap hit of $2.65 million through the 2025-26 season. Hayton was a restricted free agent.
Capitals promote Chris Patrick to GM, Brian MacLellan remains president of hockey operations
Patrick, 48, who was also named as a senior vice president, has worked for the Capitals in various capacities since 2009 and served as assistant GM under MacLellan the past three years.
14 players elect salary arbitration
The National Hockey League Players’ Association announced that 14 players have elected salary arbitration.
Karlsson thrilled to don Three Crowns at 4 Nations Face-Off
Erik Karlsson is aiming for more treasured international memories and a championship at the 4 Nations Face-Off after the Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman was named among Team Sweden’s first six players.
John Tavares Foundation supporting Indigenous communities through Ballantyne Project
Teaming up with the Ballantyne Project, the John Tavares Foundation has assisted Indigenous communities through two separate initiatives.
Red Wings sign two-time Stanley Cup champion Vladimir Tarasenko away from the Panthers
Tarasenko, 32, is the sixth player from Florida’s Game 7 lineup to leave in free agency, not an uncommon theme around the NHL as other teams look to replicate that success.
Jessica Campbell will be the first woman on an NHL bench as assistant coach with the Seattle Kraken
At the time, she may not have expected it would eventually lead her to the NHL, let alone as the first woman to work on the bench of an NHL franchise.
Panthers and Anton Lundell agree on a 6-year, $30 million contract
He had 13 goals and 22 assists in 78 games for the Panthers this past regular season, and his production was even better in the playoffs — with 17 points in 24 games along the way to the Cup.
Senators sign forward Shane Pinto to two-year, $7.5-million contract
The deal has an average annual value of $3.75 million, with a breakdown of $2.5 million in 2024-25 and $5 million the following season.
Lightning lock down star defenseman Victor Hedman with 4-year, $32 million contract extension
Two-time Stanley Cup champion defenseman Victor Hedman has signed a four-year, $32 million extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning
Predators add Stamkos, Marchessault in blockbuster moves; NHL teams drop $1B in free agent frenzy
Stamkos left Tampa Bay after 16 seasons, two Cup titles and two additional trips to the final to sign a four year, $32 million contract with Nashville.
Yegor Sharangovich agrees to five-year extension with Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames re-signed their top goal scorer, onboarded a player fresh off lifting the Stanley Cup and returned a hometown product when NHL free agency started Monday.
Montreal Canadiens sign Juraj Slafkovsky to eight-year contract extension
The Montreal Canadiens signed the forward to an eight-year, US$60.8-million contract extension beginning in 2025-26.
Leafs re-sign Max Domi, Timothy Liljegren to new deals
The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed forward Max Domi to a four-year contract on Sunday; The Leafs also re-signed defenceman Timothy Liljegren to a two-year contract.
NHL, NHLPA Announce Initial Rosters for 4 Nations Face-Off
Federations selected 24 Players, six Per Team, to represent Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States at International Tournament in February 2025.