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Los Angeles Kings are maintaining cap space and depth additions, positioning themselves for a potential franchise‑altering move in the NHL.
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Los Angeles Kings are maintaining cap space and depth additions, positioning themselves for a potential franchise‑altering move in the NHL.

With Connor Bedard sidelined for the first month and Patrick Kane secured, Chicago evaluates 15 candidates for 14 spots, highlighting emerging talent and veteran depth.

The Minnesota Wild are positioning themselves to acquire Dylan Larkin from the Detroit Red Wings, leveraging a strong draft capital and a favorable market environment despite a depleted prospect pool.

The Wild's full regular‑season calendar was released, revealing opening night, divisional matchups, and key dates that will shape the team's campaign.

The Minnesota Wild entered the offseason with a sense of déjà vu, marking the second consecutive year that the club’s list of pending moves has stalled at the planning stage. Fans have watched the free‑agent market shift beneath them, hoping that a blockbuster acquisition will finally break the cycle of disappointment.

The Philadelphia Flyers announced new four‑year deals for Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale, while Nic Deslauriers brought the Stanley Cup to North Wildwood. Off‑season chatter links Connor McDavid to Philadelphia, and Connor Bedard secures a five‑year extension with Chicago. Meanwhile, analysts dissect the Penguins’ rebuild and the Bruins’ prospect depth.

A 17‑day window, a two‑way qualifying offer and sibling connections create a pivotal moment for the Montreal Canadiens as they navigate restricted‑free‑agent negotiations.

A one‑year, two‑way deal brings the 2021 first‑round pick into Ottawa's system, where he aims to translate AHL success into NHL impact.

The Utah Mammoth have matched New Jersey's offer sheet to center Barrett Hayton, locking him into a $4.775 million deal for the upcoming season while retaining options for future extensions.

A look at the most promising first‑year players entering the 2026‑27 NCAA hockey season, including top NHL draftees and key college signees.

The Detroit Red Wings activated the NHL's free‑agency period with a series of signings, a trade and a re‑signing, while star center Dylan Larkin's future remains unsettled.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have committed to a three‑year, $21 million contract with Sergei Bobrovsky, a two‑time Stanley Cup champion, while a cascade of moves across the league reshapes rosters from San Jose to New York.

The latest Hockey News Big Show episode unpacks free‑agency moves, playoff forecasts, and surprising player developments across the league.

The San Jose Sharks acquire Darnell Nurse from the Edmonton Oilers, trading away defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin and prospect forward Zack Sharp.

Three of the sport’s most promising women’s hockey players are participating in the Edmonton Oilers’ development camp, a program designed to provide elite female talent with NHL‑level resources and exposure ahead of the 2028 PWHL Draft.

The Boston Bruins sent forward Fabian Lysell to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for 23‑year‑old Czech forward Ivan Ivan during the sixth round of the NHL Draft, a move that reshapes roster depth for both teams.

The United States has finalized its coaching and support personnel for the upcoming 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship, slated for late December in Alberta.
The hall will honor former Volunteer star Jeremaine Copeland on June 25, recognizing his on‑field achievements and his journey from Knoxville to international acclaim.

The Chicago Blackhawks acquire Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway, the Pittsburgh Penguins welcome new owners, and the league explores expansion into Austin and Houston, while coaching veteran Mike Babcock takes the helm in Edmonton.

The Ottawa Senators’ recent deal with the Florida Panthers underscores a broader exodus of Canadian talent to American teams, driven by market dynamics, tax considerations and declining youth participation.

A recent trade moves Brady Tkachuk from Ottawa to Florida, reuniting him with his brother Matthew and highlighting the Minnesota Wild’s aggressive roster building amid the NHL’s shift toward warm‑weather markets.

Thousands of jubilant Carolina Hurricanes fans turned downtown Raleigh into a sea of blue and red on Tuesday, filling the streets with chants, flags and an energy that matched the magnitude of the team's first Stanley Cup championship.

Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar faces a pivotal decision as the front office weighs his future and the team’s direction for the 2026‑27 season.

Speculation surrounds the Vancouver Canucks' attempts to trade Elias Pettersson, while the Tampa Bay Lightning complete a sign-and-trade for Darren Raddysh, the NHL clears Mike Babcock for the Edmonton Oilers, and the Pittsburgh Penguins eye dynamic draft talent. Retirements and rebuilds add further intrigue.