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The Washington Capitals have agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with veteran defenseman Jacob MacDonald, who arrives after a record-setting season in the AHL where he captured the Eddie Shore Award and topped all AHL blueliners in goals.
Kathryn McLean, a recent Scituate High graduate, received Mass Hockey’s Phil Zona Sportsmanship Award for her selfless contributions to the Nowell/Scituate/Abington co‑op girls hockey program. She will pursue business management at Bryant University and plans to continue coaching hockey in the future.
Despite being ranked 468th by Top Down Hockey and unranked by NHL Central Scouting, Finn Kearns caught the Seattle Kraken’s attention in the 2026 NHL Draft. The tough, intelligent blueliner now outlines his next steps on and off the ice.
Slava Kozlov, a former Detroit Red Wings player, has been appointed assistant coach of the KHL Shanghai Dragons, a team with a storied connection to the NHL’s Red Wings. Backed by teammate Ilya Kovalchuk, Kozlov hopes to lift the club out of a recent slump and prepare for a move to China within two years.
After a quiet first year at Boston College, Dean Letourneau surged to 39 points in his sophomore season, earning praise from coaches and teammates and positioning himself for an NHL future.
The Anaheim Ducks have secured Pavel Mintyukov through 2029 while navigating a crowded cap picture and aggressive offer sheets from rivals.
The Columbus Blue Jackets navigate a busy summer of roster changes, coaching hires and trade speculation while coping with the recent death of a young goaltender.
Peyton Krebs has filed for salary arbitration after completing a two‑year contract, aiming for a higher payday than the Sabres' qualifying offer. The process, governed by a tight deadline and upcoming hearings, could reshape his role and the team's roster planning.
After a fifth‑place finish in the Atlantic Division, the Hershey Bears have signed veteran defenseman Jacob MacDonald to a one‑year, two‑way contract, hoping his offensive and defensive prowess will spark a Calder Cup run.
A historic training camp in Aston, Pennsylvania, brings together Puerto Rico’s emerging women’s hockey talent, coached by Lee M.J. Elias, as they prepare for the Challenger Series in Montreal and aim for Olympic qualification.
The 2026 NHL draft saw four incoming Ohio State hockey players selected, highlighting the program’s growing pipeline to the league.
The Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Pavel Mintyukov to a five‑year, $7.2 million‑per‑year contract, a move that eliminates restricted free‑agency risk but leaves the club with less than $10 million in cap space and a roster still full of unresolved questions.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have locked in four key restricted free agents, agreeing to terms that keep the roster intact and provide cap flexibility heading into the next season.
Winnipeg Jets winger Cole Perfetti has officially requested salary arbitration, a move anticipated by GM Kevin Cheveldayoff. The filing preserves the team's ability to negotiate a new contract while preventing the process from spilling into training camp.
From four Stanley Cups to multiple Norris Trophies, Nicklas Lidstrom’s career blends longevity, skill, and leadership, positioning him among the all‑time greats of ice hockey.
On this day in 2013, Daniel Alfredsson, the longtime captain of the Ottawa Senators, signed a one‑year deal with the Detroit Red Wings, ending 17 seasons in the nation's capital and chasing a Stanley Cup that had eluded him throughout his 18‑year career.
Anaheim’s recent contract extension for Pavel Mintyukov reflects a calculated blend of cap‑space management and long‑term vision, positioning the 22‑year‑old for a larger role while the club pursues marquee free agents like Cutter Gauthier.
Jason Robertson's filing for salary arbitration makes him ineligible for offer sheets and pushes him toward a one‑year deal that could reshape the Stars' roster and influence the broader market for restricted free agents.
Ilya Mikheyev has signed a four‑year, $15.4 million deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning, ending his tenure with the Chicago Blackhawks and marking a strategic shift for the franchise.
The Philadelphia Flyers are close to securing an offer sheet for Leo Carlsson, while the Anaheim Ducks grapple with a tight salary‑cap situation that could reshape their roster.
The Anaheim Ducks have secured Pavel Mintyukov with a long‑term deal, but a looming contract showdown with Leo Carlsson and a series of roster moves have put the franchise at a pivotal crossroads.
Recent moves, departures, and new additions reveal a franchise in flux as it prepares for the upcoming season.
The Minnesota Wild have signed defenseman Daemon Hunt to a $900,000, one‑year contract, adding a proven NHL contributor with strong AHL credentials.
The Ducks secure Pavel Mintyukov with a $36 million, five‑year deal while navigating cap constraints and the future of emerging talent.