NHL News & Highlights (page 51 of 89)
The latest NHL news, game recaps and previews.
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Promising Talent Matvei Michkov Makes His Highly Anticipated NHL Debut with the Philadelphia Flyers
Flyers' top prospect Matvei Michkov, 19, signs entry-level contract. The winger could play a crucial role in the Flyers' future.
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Sharks Enhance Rebuild by Signing Veteran Winger Tyler Toffoli and Center Alex Wennberg
The Sharks signed winger Tyler Toffoli to a 4-year, $24M deal and forward Alex Wennberg to a 2-year, $10M contract, aiming to boost San Jose's offense during their rebuild.
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Montreal Canadiens Secure Juraj Slafkovsky with $60.8 Million Long-Term Deal
Canadiens sign 20-year-old winger Juraj Slafkovsky to an 8-year, $60.8M deal, making him the team's third highest-paid forward starting in 2025-26.
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Edmonton Oilers Strengthen Offensive Line with Viktor Arvidsson, Eyeing Stanley Cup Comeback
The Edmonton Oilers signed Viktor Arvidsson to a two-year deal at $4M per year. Arvidsson, who netted 21 goals in 2021-22, offers scoring depth with five 20+ goal seasons.
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Avalanche Secure One-Year Contracts for Jonathan Drouin and Joel Kiviranta
Jonathan Drouin rejoins the Avalanche on a one-year, $2.5M deal. In 2022-23, he had a career season with 19 goals and 56 points in 79 games.
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Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov Sign Long-Term Deals with Bruins, Strengthening Boston's Lineup
The Boston Bruins signed Elias Lindholm ($7.75M/year, 7 years) and Nikita Zadorov ($5M/year, 6 years). Ex-Flames, Lindholm is a top-six center; Zadorov boosts the top-four defense.
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Seattle Kraken Secure Top Defenseman Brandon Montour on Seven-Year Deal, Chandler Stephenson Strengthens Forward Line in Free Agency Frenzy
The Seattle Kraken signed defenseman Brandon Montour to a 7-year contract, $7.14M per year. They also added Stanley Cup champ Chandler Stephenson from Vegas on a 7-year, $6.25M AAV deal.
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Capitals Land Jakob Chychrun and Matt Roy; Senators Ink Deal with David Perron
The Washington Capitals traded for defenseman Jakob Chychrun from the Ottawa Senators, boosting their defense. The Senators signed veteran David Perron and traded Chychrun.
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Nashville Predators Make Waves in NHL Free Agency, Signing Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei to Major Deals
The Nashville Predators made a bold move in free agency signing Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei. Stamkos leaves Tampa after 16 years, while Marchessault exits Vegas and Skjei departs Carolina.
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Jake DeBrusk Leaves Boston Bruins for Vancouver Canucks, Signs Seven-Year Deal Worth $5.5M AAV
Jake DeBrusk leaves the Bruins after 7 years, signs a 7-year deal with the Canucks worth $5.5M AAV.
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Blackhawks Strengthen Attack with Bertuzzi, Teravainen, Brossoit Additions
Blackhawks boost offense by signing Tyler Bertuzzi and Teuvo Teravainen on NHL free agency's first day, giving Connor Bedard key support.
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New Jersey Devils Strengthen Defense with Signings of Brett Pesce and Brenden Dillon
The New Jersey Devils boost their defense by signing veterans Brett Pesce and Brenden Dillon for the 2023-24 season.
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Toronto Maple Leafs Strengthen Defense with Six-Year Contract for Chris Tanev
Leafs sign defenseman Chris Tanev to a six-year deal at $4.5M annually after acquiring his rights from the Stars. His defensive skills and right shot complement Morgan Rielly.
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Sam Reinhart Re-Signs with Florida Panthers for $69 Million, Cementing Elite Forward Trio
Sam Reinhart, who scored the Stanley Cup-winning goal, has inked an eight-year, $69M deal with the Florida Panthers, securing his spot for the next six seasons.
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Jake Guentzel Signs Seven-Year Contract with Tampa Bay Lightning, Set to Succeed Steven Stamkos on Top Line
Jake Guentzel and the Tampa Bay Lightning agreed on a seven-year deal, per ESPN. The Lightning traded a 2025 third-round pick to the Carolina Hurricanes for Guentzel on Sunday.
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Major Development: NHL Teams Decline Contracts for Players Involved in 2018 World Junior Sexual Assault Case
Four NHL players tied to a 2018 junior team sexual assault case weren't offered contracts Sunday, making them free agents after charges were filed in February.
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Patrick Kane Rejoins Detroit Red Wings, Aiming for Playoff Comeback
Patrick Kane signs a one-year extension with the Detroit Red Wings after a strong season, fueling their playoff push.
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Maple Leafs Secure Liljegren, Acquire Tanev's Rights Before NHL Free Agency Chaos
The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed defenseman Timothy Liljegren to a two-year, $3M contract and acquired Chris Tanev's signing rights from the Dallas Stars on the eve of free agency.
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Edmonton Oilers Part Ways with Jack Campbell, Face Six Seasons of Salary Cap Implications
The Edmonton Oilers bought out goalie Jack Campbell, signed in 2022 to a 5-year, $25M deal. The buyout affects cap space: $1.1M in 2024-25, $2.6M in 2026-27, and $1.5M for three years.
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Florida Panthers Honor Stanley Cup Win with Spectacular Parade and Rally
The Florida Panthers marked their first Stanley Cup win with a rainy Fort Lauderdale parade. Highlights included player speeches, a shirtless Nick Cousins chugging a beer, and the Cup soaked in beer, champagne, and pasta.
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Lightning Enhance Forward Depth with Acquisition of Jake Guentzel amid Possible Stamkos Exit
Lightning trade a 2025 third-round pick to Hurricanes for pending UFA winger Jake Guentzel, giving Tampa Bay an exclusive chance to sign him before he hits the market.
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Steven Stamkos Enters Free Agency Following Lightning's Cap Space Clearance
Lightning trade for cap space, but Stamkos to test free agency. GM BriseBois says the extra cap space won't raise their offer to Stamkos.
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Toronto Maple Leafs Secure Exclusive Signing Rights to Defenseman Chris Tanev from Dallas Stars
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded a 2026 7th-round pick and prospect Max Ellis to the Dallas Stars for defenseman Chris Tanev. Tanev, 34, becomes a free agent on July 1.
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Buffalo Sabres Part Ways with Jeff Skinner, Concluding Eight-Year Stint
Buffalo Sabres buy out Jeff Skinner, freeing $31.743M cap space. Skinner had 89 goals in 260 games. Sabres are pushing for playoffs, first time since 2011.
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Capitals Trade for Stanley Cup Champion Logan Thompson from Golden Knights
Washington traded two third-round picks to Vegas for Stanley Cup winner and NHL All-Star goalie Logan Thompson. Vegas replaced him with Akira Schmid and Alexander Holtz.
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Blues Deal Kevin Hayes to Penguins for Future Assets, Free Up Cap Space
The Blues traded Kevin Hayes and a 2nd-round pick to Pittsburgh for future considerations. Hayes, with two years left at $7.1M per season, cleared cap space for free agency.
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St. Louis Blues Trade for Alexandre Texier from Columbus, Sign Two-Year Extension
Blues trade for Alexandre Texier from Blue Jackets, giving a 2025 4th-round pick. They then sign Texier to a 2-year, $4.2M contract extension.
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Macklin Celebrini's Journey to Draft History: From Top Prospect to San Jose's Premier Talent
San Jose Sharks pick Macklin Celebrini No. 1 in the NHL Draft. Youngest Hobey Baker winner, Celebrini's two-way talent and lethal shot boost the Sharks' rebuilding efforts.
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Edmonton Oilers Sign Goalie Calvin Pickard to Two-Year Extension
The Edmonton Oilers re-signed goalie Calvin Pickard, 32, to a 2-year, $1M AAV deal. He posted a 12-7-1 record with a 2.45 GAA and .909 save percentage in 20 starts last season.
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Uncertain Future for Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos Amid Free Agency Stalemate
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos, after 16 seasons, is set to become an unrestricted free agent Monday. A new deal seems unlikely, marking a potential first departure.