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Rogers to Fully Acquire Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Consolidating Control of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Rogers Communications Inc. is set to purchase the remaining 25 % stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment from Kilmer Sports Inc., completing its takeover of the Toronto Maple Leafs and other MLSE properties. The transaction, slated for closure in late 2026, will centralise decision‑making but also spark concerns over the possible erosion of the cultural legacy built by longtime executive Larry Tanenbaum.

Jul 6, 2026

Flyers’ Offer Sheet for Leo Carlsson Upends NHL RFA Market

The Philadelphia Flyers have placed a lucrative five‑year offer sheet on Leo Carlsson, making him the NHL's highest‑paid player and putting the Anaheim Ducks in a difficult position as they weigh a match against a hefty compensation package.

Jul 6, 2026

Ducks’ Salary Cap Crunch Looms After Carlsson’s Offer Sheet

The Anaheim Ducks are confronting a tight salary‑cap situation after Leo Carlsson signed a $90 million offer sheet with the Philadelphia Flyers, forcing a critical choice between matching the deal or accepting draft picks, while also navigating extensions for Pavel Mintyukov and negotiations with Cutter Gauthier.

Jul 6, 2026

DAZN Lands Global Broadcast Rights for 3ICE Hockey

DAZN has announced a worldwide broadcasting deal for 3ICE, the fast‑paced hockey variant that pits three skaters against three goalies, with the inaugural World Cup having taken place in Belfast and the next season set to stream from Iowa City.

Jul 6, 2026

Boston College Hockey Players Earn Academic Honors

Ten members of the Boston College men's hockey team have been selected for the 2025-26 Hockey East All-Academic Team, highlighting a rare combination of athletic commitment and scholarly achievement.

Jul 6, 2026

Penguins Ink Chinakhov and Silovs in Strategic Moves

The Pittsburgh Penguins have committed $18.75 million over three years to forward Vladislav Chinakhov and $2.8 million for goaltender Arturs Silovs, adding offensive firepower and playoff-tested netminding.

Jul 6, 2026