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NHL features an 84-game season for the first time in decades

Business has been booming for the NHL for several years, with the salary cap skyrocketing and attendance reaching new heights in packed arenas.

Hurricanes sign G Kochetkov to two-year contract extension

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov to a two-year contract extension on Friday.

Shanahan report makes 11 recommendations to improve Ontario junior hockey

A report on junior men’s hockey in Ontario delivered by former NHL player and executive Brendan Shanahan makes 11 recommendations to improve it.

Sabres sign D Grzelcyk to one-year, $850K contract

The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenceman Matt Grzelcyk to a one-year, $850,000 contract on Friday.

Ice Chips: Mammoth assign Desnoyers, Iginla to AHL, place Tanev, Roy on waivers

Keep updated on all the injury news and roster updates from around the NHL with daily Ice Chips.

Debuts, returns and rematches: Games to circle on this season's NHL calendar

With the 2026-27 campaign set to begin, here are some dates and games that should capture fan's attention this season.

New era looms for Flames with move to new arena on the horizon

Calgary’s relationship with its NHL team and the building it plays in will soon change. The Flames open their final season at the Saddledome on Oct. 1 after 43 years. The team will move across the street to Scotia Place next year.

Flyers’ Zegras given delay of game penalty for having jersey tucked into pants

Philadelphia Flyers center Trevor Zegras was the first preseason victim of the NHL’s version of the tuck rule. Zegras was given a two-minute minor penalty for delay of game in the Flyers’ 2-0 win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night for “improperly wearing equipment.”

‘Our captain lives there’: Matthews grateful Leafs bringing bonding trip to Arizona

Auston Matthews was “pretty excited” to find out the Leafs planned to switch the site of their annual team-bonding trip from Muskoka to Arizona, Mark Masters writes.

Finally healthy, Dach making an impression at Canadiens camp

Kirby Dach had a chance to make an impression Thursday, stepping into a prominent role at practice as the Montreal Canadiens continued to evaluate their options up front. With forward Ivan Demidov sidelined for a second straight day, Dach took his place at right wing alongside Juraj Slafkovsky and Oliver Kapanen during an end-of-practice scrimmage.

Blue Jackets sign RFA Fantilli to six-year, $82.5 million contract

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed restricted free agent forward Adam Fantilli to a six-year, $82.5 million contract that carries an annual cap hit of $13.75 million.

Ersson in line for backup role as Senators place G Merilainen on waivers

The Ottawa Senators have placed goaltender Leevi Merilainen on waivers on Thursday, Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch reports, signalling the team is going with Samuel Ersson to be their backup in net this season.

Maple Leafs place F Lorentz on waivers

The Toronto Maple Leafs placed veteran forward Steven Lorentz on waivers Thursday.

Blackhawks sign F Moore to five-year extension with $4.25M AAV

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed forward Oliver Moore to a five-year contract extension worth $21.25 million, the team announced on Thursday.

NHL officially consolidates Jets’ history

The National Hockey League announced a consolidation of the Winnipeg Jets’ history on Thursday. Going forward, the team’s statistical history will encompass both iterations of the franchise.

Father of Penguins F Kuzmenko killed in bear attack in Siberia

Ice Chips: Paul misses Leafs practice, availability for opener unclear

Keep updated on all the injury news and roster updates from around the NHL with daily Ice Chips.

Leafs heading to Arizona for team-bonding trip

The annual Muskoka outing is off as the team heads to captain Auston Matthews’ hometown to get ready for the regular season, Mark Masters writes.

Oilers great Messier ‘just horrified’ of Babcock’s hiring

Count Mark Messier among those disappointed in the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to hire Mike Babcock over the off-season.

Sabres defenceman Samuelsson listed as week to week with lower-body injury

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson is listed as week to week with a lower-body injury, leaving him in jeopardy of missing the start of the season.