NHL News & Highlights (page 49 of 89)
The latest NHL news, game recaps and previews.
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Kaiden Guhle Signs Six-Year, $33.3 Million Extension with the Montreal Canadiens
Canadiens' Kaiden Guhle signs a six-year, $33.3M extension, joining Arber Xhekaj and Justin Barron in securing new deals for Montreal.
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Rangers Secure Top Defenseman by Signing Ryan Lindgren to One-Year Deal, Avoiding Arbitration
The New York Rangers avoided arbitration with Ryan Lindgren, signing him to a one-year deal. The 26-year-old defenseman skates with Adam Fox and can be a UFA next summer.
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Carolina Hurricanes Icon Eric Staal Retires After 18-Season Career, Jersey Number to be Honored
Eric Staal, a former NHL All-Star, has retired after 18 seasons. Drafted No. 2 in 2003 by the Hurricanes, he won a 2006 Stanley Cup and will have his No. 12 jersey retired.
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Montreal Canadiens Enhance Defense with Physicality, Sign Arber Xhekaj to Two-Year, $2.6 Million Deal
Arber Xhekaj, a restricted free agent defenseman, signed a 2-year, $2.6M deal with the Montreal Canadiens. Last season, he had 10 points and led with 81 penalty minutes.
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Carolina Hurricanes Lock In Martin Necas for Two More Years, Strengthening Offense Amid Uncertain Offseason
The Carolina Hurricanes signed forward Martin Necas to a two-year, $13 million contract, securing him through the 2025-26 season.
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Brock Faber Secures $68 Million Long-Term Deal with Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild sign Brock Faber to an 8-year, $68M deal. The 21-year-old defenseman had 47 points in 82 games last season, leading rookies in ice time and blocked shots.
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Kirill Marchenko Signs Three-Year, $11.55 Million Contract with Columbus Blue Jackets
Kirill Marchenko signed a three-year, $11.55M deal with the Blue Jackets. The 24-year-old forward scored 42 points in 78 games last season.
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Patrik Laine Comes Back from NHL/NHLPA Program, Blue Jackets Consider Trading the Forward
Blue Jackets' Patrik Laine is back after NHL/NHLPA Program. The team is open to options for Laine, who asked for a trade earlier this year.
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Travis Konecny's Loyalty Secured: Flyers Star Signs $70M Contract, Committing to Team's Future
The Flyers sign All-Star Travis Konecny to an 8-year, $70M deal, cementing his role in their rebuild and title chase, while also welcoming top prospect Matvei Michkov.
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Phoenix Suns Owner Plans NHL Comeback for Arizona with New Downtown Arena
Suns owner Mat Ishbia aims to bring NHL back to Phoenix after the Coyotes moved to Salt Lake City in 2024. He plans a new downtown arena but hasn't officially talked to the NHL.
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Wells Fargo Center to Be Renamed Following Wells Fargo's Exit from Naming Rights Agreement
Wells Fargo won't renew the naming rights for the Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers arena. Comcast Spectacor will seek a new partner for the venue, open since 1996.
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's Journey from Third-String Goalie to Buffalo Sabres' $23.75 Million Solution
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Sabres' goalie, signed a 5-year, $23.75M deal, solidifying his role. The 25-year-old Finn had 27 wins and 5 shutouts last season.
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Stan Bowman, Central Figure in NHL Scandal, Reinstated as Edmonton Oilers General Manager
The Edmonton Oilers have hired ex-Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman as their new GM, making him the first former Chicago executive rehired after the team's sexual assault case emerged.
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Toronto Maple Leafs Ink One-Year, $1.18 Million Deal with Connor Dewar
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed forward Connor Dewar to a 1-year, $1.18M deal. Dewar tallied 1 goal and 4 assists in 17 games last season after joining from the Minnesota Wild.
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Buffalo Sabres Sign Beck Malenstyn to Avoid Salary Arbitration, Boost Fourth Line Depth
Buffalo Sabres sign forward Beck Malenstyn to a two-year, $2.7M contract, avoiding arbitration. Malenstyn, a physical left winger, boosts the Sabres' fourth line.
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Dean Evason Named New Head Coach of Columbus Blue Jackets, Filling Last NHL Coaching Position
Columbus Blue Jackets hire Dean Evason, 59, as coach, filling the NHL’s last vacancy. Evason becomes their third coach in three years, bringing over 20 years of NHL experience.
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Vancouver Canucks Enhance Offensive Lineup with One-Year Signing of Daniel Sprong
The Vancouver Canucks signed forward Daniel Sprong, 27, to a one-year contract. Last season with Detroit, he scored 18 goals and 43 points. This is his sixth NHL team.
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Detroit Red Wings Secure $4.55 Million Deal for Joe Veleno, Averting Salary Arbitration
Joe Veleno of the Detroit Red Wings signs a two-year, $4.55M contract extension. The 24-year-old forward tallied 28 points last season.
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Evgeny Kuznetsov Opts Out of NHL Contract, Makes KHL Comeback
Evgeny Kuznetsov’s NHL career ended as the Carolina Hurricanes terminated his contract, clearing the way for his return to Russia to play for SKA Saint Petersburg in the KHL.
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St. Louis Blues' Defenseman Torey Krug Out for Season Due to Pre-Arthritic Ankle Condition
Blues' Torey Krug may need season-ending ankle surgery if rehab fails. Diagnosed with pre-arthritic changes from a past fracture, Krug is out indefinitely.
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New York Islanders Ink Forward Simon Holmstrom to One-Year Deal
The New York Islanders signed Simon Holmstrom to a one-year deal. Last season, Holmstrom scored 15 goals and 10 assists in 75 games with the team.
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Vancouver Canucks Extend Contract for Goaltender Arturs Silovs, Eyeing Full-Time NHL Role
Canucks sign goalie Arturs Silovs for two years; he posted a 3-0-1 record with a 2.47 GAA in the 2023-24 season.
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Quinton Byfield and Los Angeles Kings Ink Extension, Strengthening Playoff Aspirations
Los Angeles Kings' Quinton Byfield, 21, signed a five-year, $31.25M extension after a breakout 2022-23 season with 20 goals and 35 assists. He's now the fifth King earning $5M+ annually.
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Avalanche Trade for Goaltender Kevin Mandolese from Senators to Bolster Roster Depth
The Colorado Avalanche acquired goalie Kevin Mandolese, 23, from the Ottawa Senators for a draft pick. Mandolese has a 28-28-5 record in the AHL and made 3 starts in 2022-23.
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Steven Stamkos Bids Emotional Goodbye to Tampa Bay, Starts Fresh in Nashville
Steven Stamkos bids an emotional farewell to Tampa Bay, looking back on his 16-year career with the Lightning and the city's warm embrace.
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Rangers Secure Braden Schneider with Two-Year, $4.4 Million Deal, Strengthen Defense as Lindgren Faces Arbitration
The Rangers sign 22-year-old defenseman Braden Schneider to a two-year, $4.4M deal, leaving Ryan Lindgren as the only unsigned starter on defense.
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New York Rangers Renew Contract with Chad Ruhwedel, Strengthening Defenseman Roster Competition
The Rangers signed 34-year-old defenseman Chad Ruhwedel to a one-year deal. Ruhwedel played five games after a March trade from Pittsburgh. He'll vie with Zac Jones for a third-pair spot.
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Lightning Strengthen Defense by Extending Moser's Contract for Two More Years
Lightning's Moser inks $6.75M deal after being traded from Utah, sending Sergachev the other way.
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Veteran Defenseman Ryan Suter Signs with St. Louis Blues Following Dallas Buyout
Ryan Suter, 39, signs a one-year deal with the St. Louis Blues after being bought out by the Dallas Stars. He'll earn $775K base salary and up to $2.225M in bonuses.
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Family Reunion: Adam Boqvist Joins Reigning Stanley Cup Champions Panthers, Reuniting with Brother Jesper
Florida Panthers sign defenseman Adam Boqvist, uniting him with his brother Jesper. Adam had 1 goal and 9 assists in 35 games for Columbus last season.