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Kessels, Oshie headline U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2024

A pair of siblings will be enshrined in Washington, DC in November as part of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Amanda Kessel and Phil Kessel will be joined by T. J. Oshie, Ryan Suter and Stan Wong, USA Hockey announced on Thursday.

Flames F Huberdeau will not be ready for opening night, Conroy confirms

The Calgary Flames will be without forward Jonathan Huberdeau to start the 2026-27 season.

Oilers lose support of superfan ‘Mama Stanley’ after Formenton signing

The Edmonton Oilers announcement to sign a former Team Canada junior player acquitted of sexual assault last year has come as a massive bodycheck to one longtime superfan.

Former Kings coach and longtime analyst Melrose dies at 70

Former NHL coach and longtime analyst Barry Melrose passed away at age 70 on Wednesday.

Tanev returns to roots as he plots path back to Leafs lineup

Chris Tanev is returning to his roots as the Leafs defenceman will meet and greet fans on Sunday at Victoria Village Arena, which is where the Toronto native’s unlikely journey to the NHL began at age five, Mark Masters writes.

NHL still has work to do before approving expanding to a 33rd team in Houston or Austin, Texas

While the NHL may soon expand to Houston or Austin, Texas, the road to adding a 33rd team still has some obstacles to clear.

Quinn Hughes on new deal: ‘I want to make sure I’m taking my time on everything’

Quinn Hughes is entering into the final season of his current contract, but he’s in no apparent rush to sign a new one.

Bowman: Hockey Canada reinstatement played big role in Formenton signing

Oilers GM talks to TSN’s Ryan Rishaug about the process the franchise went through in deciding to sign free-agent forward.

J. Hughes doesn’t think Quinn will ‘sacrifice what’s best for him’ for brothers to unite

Ducks place Kreider on waivers for contract termination

The Anaheim Ducks are placing veteran forward Chris Kreider on waivers for contract termination, freeing $6.5 million in space for the cash-strapped Ducks and setting the winger up for a fresh start.

Former Canadiens winger, four-time Stanley Cup champion Pronovost dead at 90

Former Montreal Canadiens winger André Pronovost, who won four straight Stanley Cups with the Habs, has died at 90. The Canadiens say Pronovost died Tuesday, with the cause of death not disclosed.

Oilers sign F Formenton to one-year, $850K deal

The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Alex Formenton to a one-year, $850,000 contract.

Gavin McKenna to live with John Tavares and his family during rookie season

Toronto Maple Leafs first-overall pick Gavin McKenna will spend his rookie season living with veteran forward and former team captain John Tavares.

Hurricanes, Sabres and Mammoth among suitors for Hellebuyck; Panthers out of running

As the Winnipeg Jets continue to explore options to honour star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck’s trade request, TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun lists the Carolina Hurricanes, Buffalo Sabres and Utah Mammoth as possible landing spots.

‘Really hard decision’: Ex-Sens captain Tkachuk reflects on Ottawa exit

The 26-year-old, who will join older brother Matthew in Florida after the pair helped the United States beat Canada for gold at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, thanked Senators owner Michael Andlauer and general manager Steve Staios for keeping things quiet following his trade ask.

Samsonov returns to North America with Sharks on one-year, two-way deal

The San Jose Sharks announced Tuesday that the club has signed goaltender Ilya Samsonov to a one-year, two-way contract.  

NHL Draft decentralized once again in 2027

For a third straight year, the NHL Draft will be decentralized next summer. The league confirmed on Monday that the 2027 edition will follow the same format of the previous two.

Medicine Hat coach believes McKenna’s confidence can rub off on Maple Leafs

Medicine Hat Tigers head coach Willie Desjardins has seen Gavin McKenna grow from a 14-year-old rookie to a WHL champion. After McKenna was selected No.1 overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Desjardins believes his confidence and graciousness can rub off on the rest of the organization as he enters his rookie season.

Hurricanes sign P-O Joseph to one-year contract

The Carolina Hurricanes announced Tuesday that the team has signed defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph to a one-year, $850,000 contract.

Crosby talking extension with Penguins: ‘I’d like to continue playing for a number of years’

Sidney Crosby said Tuesday that extension talks are underway with the Pittsburgh Penguins, though finding a term is a difficult proposition as he weighs his future.