NHL announces home openers for 2026-27; Leafs host Habs on Sept. 29 opening night
The NHL announced the home openers for all 32 teams on Wednesday as part of its reveal of the new 84-game schedule of 2026-27.
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Giroux: ‘Group effort’ needed to replace Tkachuk
In addition to his production on the ice, Ottawa will need to replace Brady Tkachuk’s leadership off it. According to veteran forward Claude Giroux, it’s going to take a group effort to fill the void.
Yzerman out as Red Wings GM, moving to senior advisor as team searches for head of hockey ops
The Detroit Red Wings announced Wednesday that Steve Yzerman is moving out of his role as general manager and will instead move forward as senior advisor to governor and CEO Chris Ilitch.
Mantha joins Devils on two-year, $9.5M deal
Anthony Mantha has found a home two weeks into free agency. The New Jersey Devils and Mantha have reached a two-year, $9.5 million deal with a cap hit of $4.75 million, it was announced Wednesday morning.
Robertson, Penguins avoid arbitration with two-year deal at $3.25M AAV
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Nick Robertson have avoided arbitration. The team has signed the restricted free-agent forward to a two-year, $6.5 million contract that carries a cap hit of $3.25 million.
Sharks star Celebrini named cover athlete of NHL27
Macklin Celebrini's career-defining year took another step forward Tuesday, when it was announced the young San Jose Sharks star will be the cover athlete of EA Sports' NHL27.
Caps ink first-round pick Suvanto to ELC
The Washington Capitals announced the signing of Oliver Suvanto to a three-year, entry-level contract on Tuesday. The 17-year-old centre was the 17th overall selection at last month’s NHL Draft.
Sens’ Pinto says Tkachuk’s trade to Panthers ‘took everyone kinda by surprise’
Ottawa Senators centre Shane Pinto was sad to see his good friend and long-time teammate Brady Tkachuk leave the organization this off-season but understands it’s part of the business.
Waddell on Werenski: ‘Our discussions were much different than what was portrayed at times’
After the hockey world ran rampant with trade rumours surrounding 2026 Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski, Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell believes that his star defenceman is committed to leading the Columbus back to the playoffs.
Sabres hire Davidson as senior advisor
The Buffalo Sabres have hired John Davidson as a senior advisor on Monday.
Rangers sign RFA D Schneider to one-year deal
The New York Rangers have signed restricted free agent defenceman Braden Schneider to a one-year, $5.5 million contract on Monday.
Pettersson gives teams plenty to ponder
Intriguing buy-low candidate, or buyer beware? That’s the question front offices are wrestling with as they evaluate Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson, Travis Yost writes.
Jets sign first-round pick Björck to ELC
Viggo Björck is in the Winnipeg Jets’ fold. The team announced the signing of the eighth overall pick at last month’s NHL Draft to a three-year, entry-level deal.
Sabres sign RFA Krebs to four-year, $18M contract, avoiding arbitration
The Buffalo Sabres have signed restricted free agent forward Peyton Krebs to a four-year, $18 million contract that carries a cap hit of $4.5 million.
Report: Stars F Robertson gets July 25 hearing as arbitration dates set
Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson headlines a list of restricted free agent players that are heading to arbitration with proceedings reportedly set to begin next week.
Oilers signs Dach to two-year extension with $1.2M AAV
The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Colton Dach to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$1.2 million, the NHL club announced Sunday.
Blues re-sign F Sundqvist to a one-year, two-way contract
The St. Louis Blues have re-signed unrestricted free agent forward Oskar Sundqvist to a one-year, two-way contract that carries a cap hit of $850,000 when playing in the NHL.
Canucks name Mougenel, Smith, Krog as assistants on Malhotra's staff
The Vancouver Canucks have rounded out the staff for new head coach Manny Malhotra.
Canadiens sign D Konyushkov to two-year, entry-level contract
The Montreal Canadiens have signed prospect defenceman Bogdan Konyushkov to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Senators ink 2021 first-rounder Boucher to one-year, two-way contract
The Ottawa Senators and forward Tyler Boucher have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season.
Shea looking forward to chasing Cup with Oilers after finally landing long-term deal
Ryan Shea cashed in on July 1, but the Edmonton Oilers defenceman is far from complacent with the opportunity to push for a Stanley Cup ahead in his new home.
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