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.
Claude Giroux commented on the departure of Brady Tkachuk, the leadership void he leaves behind as captain and discussed whether or not his podcast with his brother, Matthew, created a distraction last season.
Claude Giroux spoke about the extra time he took before signing a one-year contract with the Senators and how excited he is to continue with his teammates in Ottawa to take another step forward.
TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron joins SportsCentre to explain why he agrees with the Ducks' decision to match the Flyers' offer sheet to Leo Carlsson which will pay the centre $18 million a year, and discuss what he sees as the fallout as far as salaries go for guys like Connor Bedard and Adam Fantilli.
Hayley Wickenheiser announced on social media Thursday that she is no longer working with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The now former assistant general manager, player development, said in a post on Instagram that new Leafs general manager John Chayka “envisioned a different path” regarding her role.
The Ducks have matched the five-year, $90 million offer sheet that Leo Carlsson signed with the Flyers last week, keeping the centre on their roster with now the largest cap hit in the NHL. Philadelphia would have sent four first-round picks over the next five years to Anaheim had the Ducks elected not to match as a result of the $18 million average annual value of Carlsson’s deal.
The Ducks have matched the five-year, $90 million offer sheet that Leo Carlsson signed with the Philadelphia Flyers last week, keeping the centre on their roster with now the largest cap hit in the NHL. Anaheim GM Pat Verbeek and Carlsson maintain that while it was a strange week, they still have a good relationship.
An off-season injury means Connor Bedard’s regular season won’t start on time. The Blackhawks announced Wednesday that the 20-year-old centre had undergone successful surgery to repair his left shoulder and is expected to recover in four months.
During the peak of the Maple Leafs-Senators rivalry, Daniel Alfredsson and Darcy Tucker has a couple physical interactions on the ice. The former Sens captain says that he hasn't spoken to Tucker since accepting the job, but says that they have mutual respect due to the competitiveness they both possess. Alfie says he and Mats Sundin keep in touch, but don't speak much about the past.
Daniel Alfredsson has been hired as an assistant coach with the Maple Leafs. Last season, the Senators legend spent time behind Ottawa's bench as an assistant coach as well. Alfie detailed what appealed to him with Toronto, and explained how the power play will be a big part that he will work with alongside head coach Jim Hiller.
As the face of the Senators franchise, it was shocking for Ottawa fans to see Daniel Alfredsson take a job as an assistant coach with the rival Maple Leafs. Alfie understands the fans' pain, but says he loves the fans and appreciates their support. Alfredsson also revealed that he wasn't going to renew with Ottawa when his contract expired, as he believed that exploring other opportunities will help him grow.
In a surprising turn of events, Ottawa Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson is joining the Toronto Maple Leafs as an associate coach, the team announced on Tuesday. The Maple Leafs also named former Toronto Marlies bench boss John Gruden and Brad Werenka to the coaching staff as assistants.
The Ottawa Senators have agreed to terms with forward Claude Giroux on a one-year contract, the team announced on Tuesday. The contract carries a base salary of $2 million for next season with bonuses that could reach a maximum value of $5 million.
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