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Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard out four months after shoulder surgery
Bedard missed several games last season with an injury to his right shoulder, and now will be out until November.
NHL Mailbag: What will Carlsson offer sheet fallout be for Ducks and Flyers?
Plus: What top-four defensemen are still out there? Is Larkin a fit for the Ducks? And more.
Sharks sign Libor Hajek to one-year contract
Hajek signed a two-way contract with the Sharks that will guarantee him at least $425,000 in salary for the 2026-27 season.
Daniel Alfredsson calls joining Leafs ‘an exciting day’
Alfredsson left the rival Ottawa Senators to become an associate coach in Toronto.
Mammoth match Devils’ offer sheet, retain Barrett Hayton
Hayton will be eligible for unrestricted free agency after his one-year, $4.775 million contract expires next summer.
Islanders to have fans help design new third jersey
The jersey, created by fan feedback, will be instituted in time for the 2027-28 season.
2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Boston Bruins’ Top 10
It’s not a deep pipeline, but some big seasons from a handful of prospects makes this group more exciting than usual.
Is the NHL entering its Trade Era?
Mapping out the reasons why old-school wheeling and dealing between GMs is back in a big way.
Predicting who fills 10 NHL captain vacancies in 2026-27
Captain material needs the right blend of talent, loyalty and long-term stability for a franchise.
Wild sign Roman Schmidt to one-year contract
Schmidt’s contract is a two-way deal, where he’ll earn an $850,000 salary in the NHL and $100,000 in the AHL.
Charge sign Rebecca Leslie to one-year extension
Leslie was the Charge’s MVP as they made a run to a second straight Walter Cup Final.
Ducks sign Tyson Hinds to two-year contract
The deal will carry an AAV of $900,000.
Report: Red Wings’ Larkin has still not expanded trade list beyond three teams
The only teams Larkin is reportedly interested in are the Panthers, Wild and Golden Knights.
2026 NHL Goalie Musical Chairs: Western Conference
Which teams got better and worse after a flurry of extreme turnover between the pipes?
‘Alfie is forever an Ottawa Senator’: Michael Andlauer on Alfredsson’s departure to Leafs
Alfredsson left his assistant coach role with the Senators to join the Leafs as an associate coach.
Daniel Alfredsson among three hirings to Leafs’ coach staff
Marlies head coach John Gruden joins the staff after winning the Calder Cup, along with Calgary Dinos assistant coach Brad Werenka.
Load management will be key for Bobrovsky in Toronto
How many games will Sergei Bobrovsky get between the pipes for the Maple Leafs?
Fleet to play home games at Agganis Arena in 2026-27
The Fleet make the official move from Lowell to the campus of Boston University for their fourth season.
Predators hire Vukie Mpofu as assistant GM
Mpofu was the director of hockey operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins for the past three seasons.
How will Capitals balance ice time with deep roster?
The Capitals need to find plenty of ice time for both their returning stars and new impact additions like Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch.
IOC executive board lifts suspension of Russian Olympic Committee
The new guidelines don’t directly mean the IIHF will allow Russia to play in its tournaments.
Senators re-sign Claude Giroux to one-year contract
Giroux is one of the more touted free agents remaining in the NHL, but is expected to return to the nation’s capital.
2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Anaheim Ducks’ Top 10
The Ducks have a little bit of everything in their system – minus a high-end star.
The five worst contracts signed in 2026 NHL Free Agency so far
As the salary cap continues to rise, these teams showed there are still ways to spend their money poorly.
Leafs sign Jacob Quillan to one-year contract
Quillan saw some considerable time with the Leafs this past year, also helping the Marlies win the Calder Cup.