NHL

Greaves talks commitment to Blue Jackets, contract extension after strong season as starting goaltender

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Jet Greaves appeared on TSN Radio Friday to discuss his commitment to the club after signing his three-year contract extension and how he saw his first full year as a starter in the NHL.

Sweden’s Färjestad BK backs out of contract with Cal Foote

Canucks, city explore building dedicated practice rink in Vancouver

The Vancouver Canucks took the first step toward a dedicated practice facility Thursday, signing a memorandum of understanding with the City of Vancouver.

NHL’s record AAV bar moves again as Celebrini takes title from Carlsson after less than a month

Less than a month after Anaheim Ducks centre Leo Carlsson landed a record-setting $18 million average annual value via an offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers, Macklin Celebrini raised the bar once again.

Celebrini, Sharks agree to five-year, $94M extension at record $18.8M AAV

The San Jose Sharks have signed superstar forward Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94 million contract extension that carries a cap hit of $18.8 million.

Report: Senators, Batherson ‘aren’t close’ in extension talks

While the Ottawa Senators have opened contract talks with winger Drake Batherson, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports a deal does not appear imminent between the two sides.

Misa on Sharks: ‘I think we’re building something pretty special’

Report: Wild GM Guerin set to meet Hughes in Michigan to continue contract talks

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin is set to meet with star defenceman Quinn Hughes in Michigan this week as extension talks between the two sides, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Cal Foote heads back overseas, joining Sweden’s Färjestad BK

After spending last season in the AHL, defenceman Cal Foote is headed back overseas to continue his playing career.

Former Jets, Maple Leafs G Hutchinson retires at 36

Veteran goaltender Michael Hutchinson announced his retirement on Monday after 11 seasons in the NHL.

Babcock a hot topic as McDavid, Draisaitl attend Hyman charity event

Oilers leadership group excited for the year ahead amid a longer off-season than usual, Mark Masters writes.

Habs acquire winger Pastujov from Ducks for F Farrell in swap of RFAs

The Montreal Canadiens acquired winger Sasha Pastujov from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for centre Sean Farrell on Monday.

Glasberg breaks down ‘incredible exercise’ of leading search committee to find Maple Leafs’ new general manager

John Chayka’s hiring by the Toronto Maple Leafs in early May to serve as the team’s 19th general manager in franchise history was met with questions and skepticism from the media and fans alike.

Hyman had ‘great experience’ with Babcock in Toronto, believes he can push Oilers over hump

Zach Hyman says he had a great experience with Mike Babcock in Toronto and believes that combined with DJ Smith, the Oilers have the best coaching staff in the NHL.

The power of a positive penalty advantage

Travis Yost takes a look at which NHL players are the best at creating incremental power plays for their team.

Report: Blue Jackets have not had calls on Marchenko lately

The Columbus Blue Jackets have not had calls on forward Kirill Marchenko since early in the summer, according to The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline.

Report: Tortorella still open to coaching after brief stint ends in Vegas

John Tortorella hasn’t closed the door on coaching at 68, some two months after his latest, brief stint ended two wins short of a Stanley Cup and not being rehired by the Vegas Golden Knights.

Panthers, G Schmid avoid arbitration with two-year contract

Goaltender Akira Schmid and the Florida Panthers have reached a two-year contract to avoid arbitration, it was announced Friday evening.

Blackhawks hoping that Kane will ignite Chicago’s weak offence for a second time

When the Chicago Blackhawks selected Patrick Kane No. 1 overall in the 2007 draft, they counted on the forward, then just 18, to give their rebuilding team and its sputtering offense an immediate boost.

Canucks’ Granato shifts from assistant general manager to adviser role

Cammi Granato is changing roles within the Vancouver Canucks’ front office.