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Penguins GM Kyle Dubas Once Again Targets Reclamation Projects
The Pittsburgh Penguins added Nick Robertson and Andrei Kuzmenko on Wednesday as players with more upside than their point totals this past season suggest. They also signed another right-handed defenseman.
'I'm Back': NHL Goals Leader Alex Ovechkin Re-Signs With Washington Capitals
Alex Ovechkin is not done in the NHL yet. The Washington Capitals captain re-signed for one season at a $4.25 million average annual salary.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest On Zach Werenski And Connor Hellebuyck
Zach Werenski wants to stay with the Columbus Blue Jackets, but uncertainty remains over how long he'll stay with them. Meanwhile, trade rumors continue to swirl around Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.
Top 20 NHL UFAs Left After Day 1 Of Free Agency 2026
Alex Ovechkin, Anthony Mantha and Patrick Kane are among the NHL's top UFAs left as Day 2 of free agency begins.
Five Winners After The Start Of NHL Free Agency 2026
It's still early in the off-season, but from the end of the playoffs to the first hours of NHL free agency, the Maple Leafs, Sharks and three other squads made major moves that improved their futures.
Darnell Nurse Trade Ends Oilers' Saga While Creating Long-Term Gamble For Sharks
Darnell Nurse will bring a physical, veteran presence to a young San Jose Sharks squad while escaping the scrutiny he faced with the Edmonton Oilers. Edmonton has already started to eat into that freed cap space.
New Jersey Devils Tender Offer Sheet To Utah Mammoth RFA Barrett Hayton
The New Jersey Devils pulled off a rare move by tendering an offer sheet to another team's RFA. The Utah Mammoth have seven days to decide whether to match the contract for Barrett Hayton.
The Hockey News Big Show: Reacting To NHL Free Agency So Far
Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discuss free-agency day moves by the Leafs, Jets, Sharks, Oilers and more.
Cup Or Bust? Bobrovsky Instantly Transforms Maple Leafs Into Championship Contenders
The Toronto Maple Leafs made one of the biggest splashes in Day 1` of the NHL's free-agent frenzy by signing longtime Florida Panthers star goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to a three-year contract. Will this move get Toronto back into the playoffs? Or will the Leafs come to regret the signing?
Montreal Canadiens Take A Familiar Risk With Ivan Demidov That's Paid Off To Perfection
The Montreal Canadiens have signed core players to long-term contract extensions with a cap hit that's based on potential rather than history. That's worked well for them so far, so they did the same to Ivan Demidov.
What Is Happening With Zach Werenski And The Columbus Blue Jackets?
Columbus Blue Jackets D-man Zach Werenski released a statement after reportedly vetoing a trade to the Dallas Stars. Here are the latest updates on July 1.
'That's $285,000 Per Point!' Fans React To Massive Bowen Byram Contract Extension
The 25-year-old defenseman, who was traded from Buffalo to the Chicago Blackhawks last week, has signed a reported six-year extension with a cap hit of $12.5-million, which takes effect in 2027-28.
NHL Rumor Roundup: The Latest On Free Agency's Notable UFAs
As the NHL's annual free-agent market opens on July 1, here's a look at some of the noteworthy players available and where they might be signing.
NHL Nugget: St. Louis Blues Nearly Relocated To Saskatoon In 1983
What if the St. Louis Blues became the Saskatoon Blues? That could have happened in 1983 had the NHL's board of governors not voted against it.
NHL Free Agency Frenzy 2026: Live Signings And Trades Tracker, Analysis
Catch up on the latest NHL free agency coverage, including rankings and analysis, and follow along with all the big deals as the signing season begins.
Red Wings And Blackhawks Could Struggle In NHL Free Agency
The Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings have been two of the most successful NHL teams in modern memory, but their lengthy playoff droughts could make it very difficult to attract needle-moving talent.
Let The Sergei Bobrovsky Sweepstakes Begin: Best Fits In NHL Free Agency
Out of four NHL teams linked to soon-to-be free agent Sergei Bobrovsky, which one is the best fit for the team and the goaltender?
The Wraparound: Will Peterka Improve The Boston Bruins' Offense? Plus NHL Free Agency Eve
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Andre Leal discuss whether the Hurricanes will sign John Carlson, whether JJ Peterka will help the Bruins' offense, the Jacob Markstrom trade and more ahead of NHL free agency.
State Of The WHL With Commissioner Dan Near: Changes Are Coming
WHL commissioner Dan Near said the league is decompressing its schedule and adding an air travel option for select road games amid a competitive developmental hockey landscape. And the WHL is still getting bigger.
Florida Panthers' New Goalie Tandem Of Markstrom And Schmid Is A Downgrade From The Bobrovsky Years
The Florida Panthers picked up goalies Jacob Markstrom and Akira Schmid this week. The moves likely spell the end in Florida for star goalie Sergei Bobrovsky. Will Florida be better off with the new look in net?
Five Future NHL RFAs Who Can Sign Contract Extensions On July 1
Macklin Celebrini, Kirill Marchenko and Matvei Michkov are just some young NHL players who are eligible to sign a contract extension as soon as July 1, before becoming RFAs next summer.
St. Louis Blues To Buy Out Jonathan Drouin's Contract
Former 50-point scorer Jonathan Drouin is on NHL waivers for the purpose of a contract buyout on Tuesday. Drouin joined the Blues in the Brayden Schenn trade with the Islanders.
NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest On Dylan Larkin, Darnell Nurse And Jesperi Kotkaniemi
Is Dylan Larkin any closer to getting traded by the Detroit Red Wings? Could a Southern California team be interested in Darnell Nurse? Will the Carolina Hurricanes buy out Jesperi Kotkaniemi?
Screen Shots: Are The Florida Panthers The NHL's Most Hated Team To Face?
Adam Proteau discusses the Florida Panthers acquiring Radko Gudas one week after picking up Brady Tkachuk, the Toronto Maple Leafs making Matias Maccelli a UFA and the Red Wings' Larkin situation.
Five Intriguing NHL Players Who Didn't Receive Qualifying Offers Before 2026 Free Agency
These five NHL players were pending RFAs but weren't given qualifying offers, which means they're now pending UFAs.
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