NHL News & Highlights (page 52 of 89)
The latest NHL news, game recaps and previews.
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Auston Matthews to Lead Team USA in NHL's 4 Nations Tournament
Auston Matthews, excited to represent Team USA at the 4 Nations Tournament, highlights team cohesion. This first NHL best-on-best event since 2016 includes Canada, Finland, and Sweden.
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Philadelphia Flyers Buy Out Cam Atkinson to Free Up Salary Cap Space for Free Agency
The Philadelphia Flyers have bought out Cam Atkinson, freeing up cap space for free agency. He missed the 2022-23 season due to surgery and had 13 goals, 28 points in 70 games in 2021-22.
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Nashville Predators Lock in Franchise Goalie Juuse Saros with Eight-Year Contract Extension
Nashville Predators sign goalie Juuse Saros to an eight-year deal worth nearly $62M. The 29-year-old star has been pivotal, leading the team to the playoffs.
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Capitals Add Forward Mangiapane to Strengthen Offense in Support of Ovechkin's Record Pursuit
Washington Capitals trade a 2025 2nd-round pick to Calgary Flames for Andrew Mangiapane. This move boosts their offense amid injuries to Backstrom and Oshie.
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Nathan MacKinnon Named NHL MVP, Connor Bedard Secures Calder Trophy
Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche won the Hart Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award at the NHL awards. Other winners: Connor Bedard (Calder), Connor Hellebuyck (Vezina), Quinn Hughes (Norris).
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San Jose Sharks Trade Kyle Burroughs and Secure Top Prospects to Enhance Future Roster Ahead of NHL Draft
The Sharks traded up to the 11th pick in the NHL draft, acquiring Carl Grundstrom. Aiming to rebuild after a rough season, they plan to use the top pick on BU center Macklin Celebrini.
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Grant Potulny Leaves Northern Michigan to Lead Hartford's AHL Team
Grant Potulny, ex-Northern Michigan coach, joins the New York Rangers as Hartford Wolf Pack's new head coach. He brings NCAA and international coaching experience.
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Vancouver Canucks Lock in Dakota Joshua for Four More Years Following Cap-Saving Trade
Canucks re-sign Dakota Joshua for 4 years, clearing cap space as Vancouver readies for free agency.
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Claude Julien Joins St. Louis Blues as Assistant Coach Amidst Coaching Staff Revamp
Ex-Stanley Cup coach Claude Julien joins the Blues as an assistant under Drew Bannister. Steve Ott is now associate coach. Mike Weber and David Alexander’s deals extend to 2025-26.
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Carolina Hurricanes Secure Lease Extension; $300 Million Upgrade and Mixed-Use District Planned for PNC Arena
Carolina Hurricanes and PNC Arena unveil a $300M upgrade, adding entertainment, retail, offices, a music venue, apartments, and a hotel to a new mixed-use district.
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Ken Holland's Tenure with Edmonton Oilers Ends Following Stanley Cup Final Defeat and Roster Uncertainties
Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland exits after leading the team to the Stanley Cup Finals; CEO Jackson says it was a mutual decision. Despite playoff runs, the Cup eluded them.
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Blackhawks Land Mikheyev and Lafferty in NHL Trade for Second-Round Pick
The Chicago Blackhawks acquire Ilya Mikheyev and Sam Lafferty from the Canucks for a 2027 second-round pick, with Vancouver retaining 15% of Mikheyev's salary.
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Teddy Blueger Signs Two-Year, $3.6 Million Deal with Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks sign Teddy Blueger for two years at $3.6M. Blueger tallied 28 points in his debut season, aiding the Canucks' playoff run.
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Pierre-Luc Dubois' Surprising NHL Journey: From $68 Million Contract to Numerous Trades
Pierre-Luc Dubois's trade to the Kings fell short of expectations. Now with the Capitals, he's eager to prove himself and contribute to Washington's success.
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Oilers Overcome Injuries: Defy Physical Setbacks to Secure Stanley Cup Final Berth
Despite injuries to Draisaitl, Kane, and McDavid, the Oilers made the Stanley Cup Final but lost to the Panthers. Coach Knoblauch remains upbeat about their future.
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Glen Sather Retires: Hockey Icon Concludes Six-Decade Career After Crafting Dynasties with Oilers and Rangers
NHL Hall of Famer Glen Sather, who led the Oilers to five Stanley Cups, is retiring after six decades in hockey. He also revived the Rangers, earning five Presidents' Trophies.
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Seven Legends Inducted into 2024 NHL Hall of Fame Class: Datsyuk, Weber, Roenick, Darwitz, and Wendell-Pohl Among Honorees
The 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees are Pavel Datsyuk, Jeremy Roenick, Shea Weber, Natalie Darwitz, Krissy Wendell-Pohl, plus Colin Campbell and David Poile in the Builders category.
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Uncertain Future for NHL in Arizona: Coyotes Face Ownership Changes and Arena Cancellation
Alex Meruelo is giving up ownership of the Arizona Coyotes, putting the team's future in doubt. This comes after a canceled auction for a new arena site. Expansion may be considered.
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Jon Cooper Appointed Canada’s Hockey Coach for 2026 Olympics and Four Nations Face-Off, Signaling NHL's Return to International Competition
Jon Cooper will coach Canada's men's hockey team for upcoming events, including the 2026 Milan Olympics and NHL's Four Nations Face-Off.
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Sharks Add Walman While Red Wings Shake Things Up Ahead of NHL Draft
The Sharks get Jake Walman from the Red Wings for future picks. Detroit gets Jesse Kiiskinen and a second-rounder from Nashville for Andrew Gibson.
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Flyers' Top Draft Pick Matvei Michkov Joins NHL with Eyes on Top-Six Role
Flyers' top prospect Matvei Michkov, 19, is leaving SKA St. Petersburg to join the NHL next season. He was Philadelphia's first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft.
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Casey Mittelstadt Signs Three-Year Deal with Colorado Avalanche, Strengthening Stanley Cup Bid
Avalanche sign Casey Mittelstadt to a 3-year, $5.75M deal. He added depth at center after Kadri's departure, helping them reach the Western Conference semifinals in his first postseason.
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Dylan DeMelo Signs Substantial Contract Extension with Winnipeg Jets, Affirming Defensive Core
Jets re-sign Dylan DeMelo: 4 years, $19.6M. The 31-year-old led in blocked shots and shorthanded ice time last season.
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Connor McDavid Secures Conn Smythe for MVP Despite Oilers' Game 7 Stanley Cup Final Defeat
Connor McDavid won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP despite the Oilers' 2-1 Game 7 loss in the Stanley Cup Final. He’s the sixth player to win it on a losing team.
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Florida Secures First-Ever Stanley Cup with Electrifying Game 7 Triumph over Oilers
In a thrilling Game 7, Florida Panthers won their first Stanley Cup, beating the Oilers 2-1. Sam Reinhart's second-period goal secured the win. Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves.
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Florida Panthers Win NHL Championship, Emerge as Top Favorites for Next Season
After 30 years, the Florida Panthers win the Stanley Cup and are favorites to repeat at +900 odds. The Oilers, Lightning, Hurricanes, and Avalanche are also top contenders.
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Florida Panthers Secure First Stanley Cup in Thrilling Game 7 Victory After Surviving Historic Collapse Threat
The Florida Panthers won their first Stanley Cup, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in Game 7. Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe scored, with Sergei Bobrovsky making 23 saves.
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Bruins Trade Linus Ullmark to Senators, Ending NHL's Top Goaltending Duo
The Boston Bruins traded goalie Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators for Mark Kastelic, Joonas Korpisalo, and a 1st-round pick, needing cap space. Korpisalo joins Forsberg in Ottawa.
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Panthers Call in Veteran Okposo for NHL Game 7 Stanley Cup Showdown
The Florida Panthers have added veteran Kyle Okposo for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final vs. the Oilers, replacing Nick Cousins. Coach Paul Maurice calls it a "hockey-based" choice.
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NHL Prospect Matvei Michkov Parts Ways with Russian Club, Set to Join Philadelphia Flyers
Top NHL prospect Matvei Michkov will join the Flyers next season after his release from his Russian club. His early arrival boosts the team's playoff hopes.