
Blackhawks Secure Veteran Defender Ian Cole on One-Year Deal
Ian Cole, 37, signed a $4 million contract through the 2026‑27 season, adding depth and experience to the Blackhawks' defensive corps.
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Ian Cole, 37, signed a $4 million contract through the 2026‑27 season, adding depth and experience to the Blackhawks' defensive corps.

Trevor van Riemsdyk signs an $8 million, two‑year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, bringing his championship experience and defensive reliability to a team eager to end a three‑year playoff absence.

A bipartisan resolution introduced by Rep. Deborah Ross honors the Hurricanes for winning the 2026 Stanley Cup and acknowledges their contributions to youth hockey, veterans, and disaster relief in the state.

The Hurricanes are leaning toward trading Jesperi Kotkaniemi rather than buying out his contract, as market interest and cap considerations shape the next move

With the season ended early, the New York Rangers are mapping out moves that could reshape the roster, from potential trades involving Vincent Trocheck to free‑agency pursuits of veteran talent.

The Carolina Hurricanes announced the acquisition of defenseman Kyle Masters from the Anaheim Ducks, swapping him for forward Noah Philp. Both players bring distinct experiences that could shape the team's blue‑line and forward depth.

The Los Angeles Kings announced a series of coaching appointments that bring decades of NHL experience to the bench.

Long‑time NHL forward Whitney, who amassed 1,330 games and 1,064 points, is now stepping behind the bench, bringing his deep knowledge of the game to a coaching role.

The Florida Panthers enter the NHL's free‑agency window with a clear priority: securing a true No. 1 goaltender before the market opens on Wednesday at noon. After a season that left them just shy of the Stanley Cup final, the club finds itself squeezed by a $104 million salary cap that permits only a modest $5.8 million in available space, though the league's offseason over‑age provision allows a 10 percent stretch.

As the NHL's July 1 deadline looms, top defenseman Cale Makar's looming $20 million contract and a cascade of high-profile negotiations reshape the league's financial landscape.

From June 28 through July 1, the Carolina Hurricanes' development camp offers on‑ice work, off‑ice training and public access, highlighting five of the team's top 2026 draft picks.

From Jack Drury’s Predators contract to Darnell Nurse’s trade list, the latest moves across the league hint at a volatile summer and a fresh competitive landscape.

The Boston Bruins kicked off their development camp today, welcoming a 2026 draft class while trade rumors involving Darnell Nurse, Zach Werenski and other key players dominate the conversation.

Minnesota topped the nation with a dozen players chosen in the 2026 NHL Draft, highlighting a deep reservoir of home‑grown talent that will soon wear NHL jerseys across the continent.

The Nashville Predators have signed forward Jack Drury to a five‑year, $22.5 million contract, a move that follows his recent acquisition from the Colorado Avalanche and bolsters the team’s center depth.

Nashville’s agreement with the 27‑year‑old forward secures a key centre known for elite face‑off percentages and a deep hockey lineage.

General manager Kyle Dubas says the Penguins will stick with a roster built around prospects and bargain free agents, while veteran Ron Francis steps into a senior advisory role that could shape the club’s future.

The Nittany Lions secure two top prospects, Egor Shilov and Ryder Fetterolf, who will debut in the 2026‑27 season, bolstering the roster with NHL‑drafted skill and award‑winning goaltending.

Day 2 of the NHL Draft delivered surprising selections, twin picks for Pittsburgh, and a cascade of trade speculation involving top names across the league.

The Avalanche concluded a productive second day of the draft, making nine selections while navigating trades and contract talks that ripple across the league.

The Carolina Hurricanes used their final pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to select goaltender Zachary Jovanovski, an 18‑year‑old prospect who stands 6‑foot‑3 and has posted a 0.890 save percentage in the OHL.

Fourteen players from the USA Hockey National Team Development Program heard their names called at the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, highlighting a deep talent pool that includes two first‑round picks and a series of later‑round steals.
Anaheim selected Noah Kosick in the sixth round of the NHL Draft, highlighting his 54 WHL points and a commitment to the University of Michigan for the 2027‑28 season.

The University of Denver’s hockey program celebrated a landmark draft as four incoming freshmen were selected, headlined by Daxon Rudolph’s fourth‑overall pick by the Buffalo Sabres.