The Montreal Canadiens have signed restricted free agent defenceman Arber Xhekaj to a one-year, $1.5 million contract and forward Alex Newhook to a four-year, $22.2 million deal that comes with a $5.55 million cap hit. Elsewhere, Sidney Crosby was out delivering season tickets to Penguins fans and spoke about his future with one year left on his current deal.
Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch joins TSN's Claire Hanna to discuss Drake Batherson becoming the highest paid player in Senators franchise history, and why it was paramount for Ottawa to get the eight-year extension done despite the high price tag.
TSN’s Hockey Insiders discuss the latest on Winnipeg and its star goaltender, how the Leafs will ease Gavin McKenna into the lineup, Adam Fantilli and the Blue Jackets, the Flyers poised to pounce if a star player hits the market and the Red Wings' naming Shawn Horcoff interim GM.
The Blackhawks named Connor Bedard captain on Tuesday. Bedard, 21, is the second-youngest captain in franchise history after Jonathan Toews received the honour when he was 20. Bedard discusses what it means to be named Chicago's next captain, and what his leadership style will look like.
Connor Bedard provides an update on how his rehab is going after undergoing shoulder surgery in the offseason, and what his timeline to return looks like.
TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun joins Gino Reda to discuss Drake Batherson's new contract with the Senators ahead of Wednesday's deadline for the eight-year max deals, how important the signing was for the Sens franchise, some key restricted free agents who are still looking for contracts and more.
The Senators have reached an eight-year, $86 million contract with Drake Batherson, the deal will carry an average annual value of $10.75 million. Batherson explains how he found out about the news and his excitement to stay in Ottawa.
With the Senators reaching an eight-year, $86 million contract with Drake Batherson, that will carry an average annual value of $10.75 million, how much better does he make Ottawa? Jamie McLennan weighs in with Tuesday's Talking Point.
The Maple Leafs endured a frustrating 2025-26 season which prompted a lot of change. After missing the playoffs for the first time in nine years, a new general manager, the top pick in the draft, a fresh voice behind the bench and an influx of new pieces will look to reignite the franchise and usher in a new and successful era.
TSN's Top 50 NHL players are being unveiled this week and we continue by revealing players 40 through 31. TSN Hockey analysts Cheryl Pounder and Cameron Gaunce join Gino Reda to breakdown numbers 40-31.
Quinn Hutson, brother of Lane and Cole Hutson, had a goal and an assist in the Oilers 6-1 win over the Flames in a rookie game on Monday night. Edmonton received goals from five different players and a combined 26 saves on 27 shots from their goaltenders.
The Winnipeg Jets kicked off official team events with a golf tournament on Monday and, as expected, there was no sign of Connor Hellebuyck. TSN's Danielle Bain has more on how Hellebuyck's trade request has created noise around the team as training camp opens this week.
If Gavin McKenna needs any advice in his rookie season as a first overall pick in Toronto, he will have plenty of mentors he can turn to within the organization. Leafs legend Wendel Clark, a former first overall pick himself, offered the advice he would give to McKenna and reminisced on his own rookie camp.
Emil Andrae has only played for the Flyers during his NHL career so the trade to Toronto came with a lot of emotions and shock. The young defenceman laid out his style of play for fans who are not too familiar with his game and spoke about the Swedish connection on the Leafs.
Sergei Bobrovsky was the star in many nightmares for Maple Leafs fans over the years but the netminder is ready to ply his trade for the Toronto faithful. Bobrovsky spoke about the benefits of a longer offseason and reuniting with Andy O’Brien, who will serve as the vice president of sport performance for the team.
Darren Raddysh will be living out a dream playing for his hometown Maple Leafs this season and the welcoming he has received from his new teammates has already helped him transition to his new team.
After spending many years playing against the Maple Leafs and Auston Matthews, Nick Paul wasn't sure what to expect from Toronto's captain but his first impressions have been great. The veteran forward added how he has felt comfortable on his new team so far and shared a message to the fans on what's to come.
The talent pool in the NHL is deep and while TSN is unveiling its Top 50 players this week, TSN Hockey analyst Cheryl Pounder keys in on the forwards and offers her top five list.
Canadiens GM Jeff Gorton discusses their decision to bring in Chris Kreider and why there were no negatives in their eyes to the move. Nick Suzuki, Josh Anderson and Juraj Slafkovsky also chime in on what the veteran forward can add to the team.
Josh Morrissey enjoyed watching the Jets' prospects play over the weekend, and says 2026 eighth overall pick Viggo Björck is already making an impression and has a bright future ahead.
Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey weighs in on Connor Hellebuyck's public trade request out of Winnipeg and how the team goes about entering training camp without the star netminder. Morrissey is confident in Stuart Skinner but says he'd love for Hellebuyck to stick around and pursue a Stanley Cup with the core that grew up together.
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