Canucks sign Driedger to PTO after stint in KHL with Demko’s opening-day status unclear
The Vancouver Canucks signed goaltender Chris Driedger to a professional tryout agreement on Thursday.
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Canucks GM Johnson noncommittal on Demko timeline as camp looms
The Vancouver Canucks are prepared to be patient as goalie Thatcher Demko works his way back from undergoing hip surgery in January.
Jim Brown statue outside Browns’ stadium used to send Watson message
Someone taped signs on Hall of Famer Jim Brown’s statue outside the Cleveland Browns ' stadium criticizing the team for having quarterback Deshaun Watson on its roster because of his checkered past.
Andersen, Janmark, Savoie and Regula to miss Oilers training camp
Edmonton Oilers training camp will get underway next month, but four players will remain absent. The team announced Wednesday that goaltender Frederik Andersen, forwards Mattias Janmark and Matt Savoie and defenceman Alec Regula will not participate.
Blues prospect Mayich hospitalized after off-ice training incident
St. Louis Blues prospect Matthew Mayich is hospitalized after an off-ice training incident in Arizona last week, the team confirmed on Wednesday.
‘Super fresh’ Hedman ready to bounce back from injury-plagued season with Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman is feeling healthy and ready to return for his 18th NHL season. The 35-year-old suited up in just 33 games last year due to injury and a personal leave of absence, but is now ready and motivated to get the Lightning back to contender status after a string of first-round exits.
Report: Wild remain in negotiations with D Hughes, no trade talks taking place
The Minnesota Wild are still firmly negotiating with star defenceman Quinn Hughes on a potential contract extension, and a source reiterated in no uncertain terms that rumours of trade discussions with other teams are false, according to The Athletic's Michael Russo.
Report: Senators closing on decision on next captain to replace Tkachuk
It appears the Ottawa Senators will not be waiting long to replace departed forward Brady Tkachuk as team captain.
Capitals sign G Petersen to professional tryout
The Washington Capitals announced that goaltender Cal Petersen will join training camp on a professional tryout agreement.
Veteran F Hayes signs in KHL after 12 NHL seasons
Veteran forward Kevin Hayes signed a one-year deal with the KHL’s Ak Bars Kazan on Tuesday, leaving the NHL after 12 seasons in the league.
Sens prospect Stanley believes off-season skates with Celebrini, Bedard will pay off
Ottawa Senators prospect Hoyt Stanley is not expected to break camp with the big club for the 2026-27 season, but the defenceman has surrounded himself with the right people to get him there. The 21-year-old West Vancouver, B.C. native does much of his off-season work at home, skating with several NHLers, including a pair of hometown stars in Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard.
Flames’ Nemec didn’t ask for trade but happy move was ‘finally figured out’
Defenceman Simon Nemec is ready to turn the page and start his new chapter with the Calgary Flames. The 22-year-old never established a firm foothold in New Jersey, but says he never asked for a trade from the Devils, who drafted him second overall in the 2022 Draft.
Timeline might push Canucks towards a Boeser trade
The veteran Vancouver winger is still a productive player, but he likely makes more sense as a coveted trade asset who could help accelerate the rebuild, Travis Yost writes.
Kopitar has no regrets on retirement: ‘It’s definitely the end’
Newly retired forward Anze Kopitar was back on the ice last week for a tribute game to Hockey Hall of Fame defenceman Zdeno Chara.
Draisaitl excited to play under Babcock: ‘We’re looking to be coached’
The Edmonton Oilers core players have repeatedly stated they are excited to play under Mike Babcock as he gets set for his first stint behind an NHL bench since 2019.
Sakic ‘pretty confident’ Makar will sign extension before season
Joe Sakic was back in the goal-scoring business Sunday night in an alumni game that featured some of his Stanley Cup-winning Colorado Avalanche teammates.
NHL could see expansion team awarded to Houston or Austin before the end of the year
The National Hockey League is on track to add a 33rd franchise as soon as the end of the year, according to deputy commissioner Bill Daly.
NHL referee Rank wins fourth Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur golf title
NHL referee Garrett Rank won his fourth Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship on Friday, breaking a last-hole tie with a 6-foot par putt at Brantford Golf & Country Club.
Misa says upstart Sharks are ‘hungry’ after coming close to playoff appearance last season
The San Jose Sharks will be one of the more intriguing teams entering the 2026-27 NHL season.
Navy lighthouse jersey selected by Islanders fans as 2027-28 alternates
After three rounds of voting, New York Islanders fans selected the navy lighthouse option as the team’s third jersey for the 2027-28 season.
Red Wings acquire F Muzzatti from Predators for future considerations
The Detroit Red Wings acquired the rights to forward Sutter Muzzatti from the Nashville Predators on Thursday in exchange for future considerations.
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