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Ducks sign Tristan Luneau to six-year extension
Luneau is getting a massive extension, despite having played just 14 games in the NHL.
Should the Canadiens be worried they can’t get a big trade done?
Despite reportedly having interest in Kirill Marchenko and Matthews Knies, Montreal wasn’t able to acquire either player.
Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin to miss opening weekend with upper-body injury
Larkin had been dealing with the injury throughout training camp and missed all of the preseason.
William Karlsson extension gives Golden Knights more cost certainty
Karlsson signed a two-year contract extension with the Golden Knights that carries a $6.75 million salary cap hit.
Rangers place Joonas Korpisalo on injured reserve
The longtime backup netminder is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
Frost, Zacha lead an NHL center market that is thinner than ever
In an ever-expanding league, centers are now more than ever in extremely short supply.
Blue Jackets’ Provorov, Fabbro, Severson out week-to-week; Lundestrom month-to-month
Columbus is going to be without a number of key players to start the 2026-27 regular season.
What will Matthew Schaefer’s next contract look like?
Schaefer won the Calder Trophy and finished 12th in Norris Trophy voting last season.
Avalanche get early returns from power play
The Avs went 4 for 5 on the power play against the Kings on Wednesday.
Top five under-the-radar candidates for 2026-27 Calder Trophy
These rookies might not be early-season favorites, but don’t count them out.
Why Thomas Chabot was the right choice as Senators’ captain
Chabot was named as the new captain of the Senators after Brady Tkachuk requested a trade over the summer.
How the Blue Jackets, Leafs pulled off the Kirill Marchenko trade at the last possible second
Marchenko was sent to the Maple Leafs in a blockbuster deal on the eve of the regular season.
Sabres sign Louis Crevier to four-year contract extension
Crevier, acquired in a blockbuster trade over the offseason, will make an average of $4 million per season on his new contract with the Sabres.
Dubas’ offseason gambles pay off early for Penguins
A couple of new faces helped Pittsburgh get off on the right foot against the rival Flyers on Wednesday night.
Top 5 Hobey Baker candidates for 2026-27
There are a few notable names who are early favorites to claim NCAA Men’s Hockey’s top individual award.
‘We’re thrilled’: Gary Bettman keen on Hot for Hockey romance series
Bettman is excited by the interest in hockey romance, with the popularity of Heated Rivalry and Off-Campus.
Oilers place Savoie, Regula on LTIR; Nugent-Hopkins on IR
Savoie and Regula won’t be available for over three weeks, while Nugent-Hopkins will have to sit out a couple of more games.
Claire Thompson retires from hockey to pursue medical career: report
Thompson helped Canada win gold in Beijing 2022 and is the all-time leading scorer for defenders in Olympic history.
Sabres’ Olen Zellweger placed on injured reserve; Dennis Gilbert recalled
Zellweger’s debut with the Buffalo Sabres will have to wait, with Saturday’s home opener as a potential option.
Will new-look Leafs make the playoffs in a strong Atlantic Division?
The Leafs went 32-36-14 in 2025-26, last in the Atlantic Division. They missed the playoffs for the first time since 2015-16.
Nathan MacKinnon fights Brandt Clarke in season opener
MacKinnon scored twice in an 8-4 Avalanche win that saw him record just the second fight major of his NHL career.
Penguins’ Crosby, Malkin, Letang set record for most regular-season wins by a trio in NHL history
Crosby, Malkin and Letang have been teammates since 2006-07. They have won the Stanley Cup together three times.
Red Wings’ Moritz Seider, Senators’ Tim Stutzle start hockey podcast
The podcast, titled ‘Seider & Stutzle’, will be hosted in German.
Are the Canucks really as bad as people think?
Vancouver snagged a 6-5 overtime win over the Edmonton Oilers on opening night.
Golden Knights sign William Karlsson to two-year extension
The deal will carry an average annual value of $6.75 million.