The Maple Leafs, Canadiens and Senators are all looking to improve their teams through free agency and potential deals. Mark Masters, Kenzie Lalonde and Bruce Garrioch outline what each team could be looking to accomplish.
The San Jose Sharks have signed superstar forward Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94 million contract extension that carries a record cap hit of $18.8 million which will top the record-setting $18 million Anaheim Ducks centre Leo Carlsson signed for earlier this off-season. Celebrini dominated his sophomore season in the NHL, recording 45 goals and 115 points in 82 games with the Sharks.
Zach Hyman and his family were approved as owners of the OHL's Brantford Bulldogs in January of last year, and Hyman had high praise for recent third-overall draft pick, and Brantford Bulldog Caleb Malhotra. Hyman also spoke about playing against Nick Lardis, another Bulldogs alumni in the NHL, and what it's like to now be rivals with Mark Hunter, who was the assistant GM when Hyman played for the Maple Leafs.
The Oilers' leadership group was able to have an honest conversation with Mike Babcock prior to his hiring which left the players excited and hopeful that he can guide them past the hump. Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid spoke about the successful experience Babcock brings to the team while Zach Hyman touched on previously being coached by him in Toronto.
The Oilers were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a first-round loss to the Ducks this past season which prompted a lot of changes in the summer. Connor McDavid reflected on the moves which saw defenceman Darnell Nurse leave and goaltender Frederik Andersen join Edmonton, who just won a Cup with the Hurricanes.
As a former first overall pick in the NHL Draft, Connor McDavid knows the kind of pressure Gavin McKenna will face, especially in a market like Toronto. McDavid and Zach Hyman believe McKenna will ultimately be fine with the support system he will have, which includes Auston Matthews, another first overall pick.
Oilers' stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl spoke to media at Zach Hyman's annual golf tournament and touched on the inspiring run Team Canada made at this year's World Cup and explained the positives of a longer offseason and what it's meant for their recovery and preparation.
After signing a two-year deal with the Blackhawks, Patrick Kane details the deciding factors in his decision to come back to Chicago, discusses how much he thinks he can still bring to the team, looks back on his time in New York and Detroit, and more.
Patrick Kane discusses what excites him about playing with Connor Bedard once the 21-year-old forward comes back from surgery on his left shoulder.
Patrick Kane says his decision on who to sign with to continue his career came down to the Buffalo Sabres and the Chicago Blackhawks.
The Blue Jackets signed restricted free agent Jet Greaves to a three-year, $15 million contract just before their arbitration hearing on Thursday morning. General manager Don Waddell confirmed to The Athletic on Tuesday that the Blue Jackets filed for a $2.8 million salary, while Greaves countered at $7.5 million. The new $5 million average annual value falls almost exactly in the middle of the two briefs.
Patrick Kane is back with the Blackhawks. Chicago announced Thursday that the unrestricted free agent has signed a two-year, $16 million contract carrying a cap hit of $8 million. Kane had 16 goals and 57 points in 67 games with the Red Wings last season.
Patrick Kane arrives at the training facility and takes to the ice for the first time since re-joining the Chicago Blackhawks.
The Stars have signed restricted free agent forward Jason Robertson to a one-year, $12 million contract. The 26-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent next summer, but can sign a contract extension after January 1, 2027.
Connor Bedard signed a five-year, $75 million contract with the Blackhawks over the weekend and he spoke about being pleased to get the deal done, the moves the team has made in the offseason, including acquiring defenceman Bowen Byram, and his excitement to get the season started.
Connor Bedard will miss the start of the season after having surgery on his left shoulder and he spoke about how he is feeling, whether he has any long-term concerns about the injuries to his shoulders and discussed what it would mean to him to be named captain of the Blackhawks.
Jets forward Cole Perfetti discusses his five-year, $30 million contract extension to remain in Winnipeg and why he was always hoping to sign long-term with the franchise that drafted him in the first round back in 2020. Perfetti weighs in on his mindset heading into next season, and his belief in the team's core players.
Cole Perfetti is thankful that the Jets invested in him long-term and is determined to reward the franchise for the belief they've shown in him and take another 'big leap' forward next season.
The 12th Annual Smilezone Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament was held in Brampton, Ontario on Monday and some NHLers on hand spoke about what makes the event so special and revealed which opponent makes them smile on the ice.
Alex Ovechkin will return for a 22nd season with the Capitals and new teammate Boone Jenner said he wasn't surprised to learn the legendary goal-scorer still has the drive to play. Dylan Strome revealed how Ovechkin let his teammates know in the group chat that he was coming back.
Matthew Schaefer was the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft so he is the perfect person to offer some advice to his friend Gavin McKenna on what he can expect in his rookie season with the Maple Leafs. The Islanders defenceman took home the Calder Trophy last season and said he is looking forward to playing his buddy right away.
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