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Zach Richards, a licensed Minnesota attorney and former AHL video coach, joins Michigan Tech’s hockey staff, replacing LJ Scarpace, as the program looks to bolster its goaltending and video analytics capabilities.
Eight newcomers, including four defensemen, three forwards and a goaltender, bring diverse backgrounds and NHL draft pedigree to the Huskies' opening series against the Gophers.
The veteran Russian forward, now 41, has agreed to a new deal that blends a modest base salary with sizable bonuses, promising to add another chapter to his record‑breaking goal tally.
The Minnesota Wild have signed forward Max Shabanov to a one-year, $1.6 million contract, leaving them with just $795 K of salary‑cap space. The move caps an offseason of quiet maneuvering and adds depth after Shabanov’s injury‑marred rookie season.
Season tickets for the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign are now available, with a August 15 renewal deadline, new pricing tiers, suite rentals and a fresh coaching direction under Nick Oliver.
Alex Ovechkin has re‑signed with the Washington Capitals for a 22nd season on a $9 million contract, aiming to add another playoff run to his legendary career.
Alex Ovechkin has re‑signed with the Washington Capitals for a 22nd season, securing a contract that blends modest salary with sizable bonuses while targeting a playoff run.
The Philadelphia Flyers are discussing a potential deal with Claude Giroux, while the New York Islanders target Patrik Laine to boost their power play and Malte Gustafsson prepares for a future NHL arrival.
The Minnesota Wild have inked Maxim Shabanov to a $1.6 million, one-year contract for the 2026-27 season, adding a proven scorer who excelled with Traktor Chelyabinsk and made a strong impression in his NHL rookie year.
The Anaheim Ducks have agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with defenseman Travis Mitchell, a move that bolsters their blue-line depth and brings a proven AHL scorer back into the organization.
After a record‑breaking campaign that saw Ovechkin surpass Wayne Gretzky’s long‑standing mark, the veteran forward announced his return with a simple declaration: “I’m back.”
In a move that sent shockwaves through the NHL, the Minnesota Wild acquired Blake Coleman and Olli Määttä from the Calgary Flames, parting with Jake Middleton and several draft assets. The transaction brings two Stanley‑Cup champions into the fold and signals an aggressive push for playoff contention.
The Mammoth added veteran forward Vincent Trocheck, secured Anders Lee and re‑signed Kevin Stenlund, while also bringing in young defenseman Zac Jones and moving out Sean Durzi and Cole Beaudoin.
Cosmic Sports is launching Cosmic Hockey, a glow‑in‑the‑dark ice‑hockey venture that will debut in Lake Placid and Toledo, aiming to make the sport affordable and widely accessible while leveraging its existing black‑light technology.
Dakoda Rhéaume‑Mullen, a free‑agent prospect, draws motivation from his mother Manon Rhéaume’s historic NHL debut and his uncle Pascal Rhéaume’s championship pedigree as he aims to secure a spot with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Adirondack Thunder have secured forward Jace Isley for the upcoming campaign, adding depth and experience to their roster.
Seven years after making history at the 2019 NHL All-Star Game, Olympic medalist Kendall Coyne Schofield returns to San Jose as the city’s new Professional Women’s Hockey League team prepares to play its inaugural home match at the SAP Center.
San Jose has inked 27-year-old netminder Kyle Keyser to a one-year, two-way contract, leveraging his AHL and KHL pedigree to bolster the team's goaltending depth
The Buffalo Sabres concluded their 2026 Development Camp with a high‑scoring 3-on-3 scrimmage, highlighting standout performances from prospects like Radim Mrtka and Doman Szongoth while new director of player development Tim Kennedy outlines the team's strategic direction.
Landon DuPont, a standout defenseman from the Western Hockey League, announced his commitment to the University of Michigan hockey program, sparking excitement across the college sports community.
The San Jose Sharks have agreed to a one‑year, two‑way contract with forward Tye Felhaber, a move that bolsters their roster ahead of the upcoming season.
The San Jose Sharks have agreed to a one‑year, two‑way contract with forward Brett Leason, adding a 27‑year‑old who posted 44 AHL points last season and earned the E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence.
The Calgary Flames and Minnesota Wild finalized a trade that sees defenseman Jacob Middleton head to Calgary, while forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta head the other way, accompanied by draft picks.
A Macomb County judge has ordered the detention of Benjamin Warda, head coach of the Grosse Pointe South Varsity Hockey Team and owner of Detroit Premier Hockey, following allegations of third-degree criminal sexual conduct.