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.
After finishing last season with the Lightning, Corey Perry is headed back to Los Angeles to play for the Kings once again. During his time in Edmonton, Perry's son shared a bond with Leon Draisaitl and he spoke about what made their relationship so special.
Connor Bedard has signed a five-year contract extension with the Blackhawks worth $15 million per season, making him the third highest paid player in the league. Bedard scored 30 goals and finished with 75 points last season, but will miss the start of next year after undergoing shoulder surgery earlier this month.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed restricted free agent Jamie Drysdale to a four-year, $26 million contract, avoiding arbitration. The deal carries an annual cap hit of $6.5 million.
The Blues have signed forward Connor McMichael to a six-year contract with a cap hit of $6.75 million. The 25-year-old former first-round pick was acquired from the Capitals in the trade for Jordan Kyrou back in late June.
The NHL released its 1,344-game schedule for the 2026-27 regular season on Thursday, with the puck dropping on the new 84-game season on Sept. 29. SportsCentre highlights some key matchups to look out for, headlined by Brady Tkachuk's return to Ottawa on October 21.
The Canadiens have signed restricted free agent forward Kirby Dach to a one-year, $3.6 million contract to avoid arbitration. Dach recorded eight goals and 15 points in 37 games with Montreal last season and missed 31 with a fractured foot.
The Detroit Red Wings announced Wednesday that Steve Yzerman is moving out of his role as general manager and will instead move forward as a senior advisor to governor and CEO Chris Ilitch. TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron shares his thoughts on the move and if it could change anything on the trade front for captain Dylan Larkin, who has a pending trade request.
The Jets and restricted free agent forward Cole Perfetti have reached a five-year, $30 million contract extension that avoids arbitration and carries an average annual value of $6 million. Perfetti, 24, recorded 12 goals and 32 points in 68 games in Winnipeg last season. TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron shares his thoughts on the deal.
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. The Toronto Maple Leafs will host the Montreal Canadiens on the opening night of the season on Tuesday, Sept. 29, with the Edmonton Oilers playing later in the evening against the Vancouver Canucks.
Matthew Tkachuk says Jacob Markstrom is the best guy to take the reins from Sergei Bobrovsky between the pipes in Florida.
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