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The record for the NHL’s highest cap hit just keeps rising. Colorado Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar now tops the list after signing an eight-year, $163.2 million deal on Friday. The deal, which kicks in to begin the 2027-2028 season, carries a historic $20.4 million cap hit.
Connor Hellebuyck is the third member of the United States team that won gold at the Olympics in February to ask for a trade, but his request is different in the sense that he is willing to waive his no-movement clause for a variety of teams.
Forward Tyler Boucher has yet to play a game for the Ottawa Senators more than five years after being selected No. 10 overall. Now 23, Boucher is determined to crack the Sens’ lineup this season at the NHL level in what could be his last shot with the organization.
San Jose Sharks superstar Macklin Celebrini says he was always out to land under the maximum allowable average annual value of $20.8 million
The Edmonton Oilers have hired Misha Donskov as a coaching consultant, the NHL club announced Thursday.
Connor Hellebuyck released a statement on Thursday confirming he requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets this summer.
The Vancouver Canucks signed goaltender Chris Driedger to a professional tryout agreement on Thursday.
The Vancouver Canucks are prepared to be patient as goalie Thatcher Demko works his way back from undergoing hip surgery in January.
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.
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.
St. Louis Blues prospect Matthew Mayich is hospitalized after an off-ice training incident in Arizona last week, the team confirmed on Wednesday.
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.
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.
It appears the Ottawa Senators will not be waiting long to replace departed forward Brady Tkachuk as team captain.
The Washington Capitals announced that goaltender Cal Petersen will join training camp on a professional tryout agreement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Newly retired forward Anze Kopitar was back on the ice last week for a tribute game to Hockey Hall of Fame defenceman Zdeno Chara.
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.
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