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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.
The Hurricanes have traded a sixth‑round pick and prospect Kyle Masters to the Ducks for the rights to John Carlson, who will have a short window to negotiate before July 1.
Minnesota moved up to the 83rd overall pick, selecting the 6‑foot‑4 forward from Sweden while also securing a future selection in the deal.
Winnipeg selected Swedish center Viggo Björck with the eighth pick, praising his skill, character and potential to become a top‑six forward.
Following a historic Stanley Cup victory, the Carolina Hurricanes are already mapping the next steps to preserve their winning formula, balancing long‑term contracts, injury recoveries and the uncertain futures of key free agents.
The Nashville Predators selected forward Wyatt Cullen tenth overall and defenseman Tommy Bleyl thirty‑first, signaling a strategic push to reinforce their roster through elite prospects committed to American collegiate programs.
With high‑profile offers on the table and veteran players eyeing new destinations, the NHL offseason trade market is poised for major shifts before the upcoming draft.
Jordan Staal opens up about the emotional weight of finally hoisting the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes after years of near‑misses, family ties, and the journey that mirrored the hopes of a city.
The New York Islanders have secured veteran defenseman Tony DeAngelo for two more seasons, adding a proven point‑producer to a roster eager for stability on the back end.
Projected as the top overall selection in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, Gavin McKenna will become the first player from Penn State’s men’s hockey team to be drafted first overall, joining a distinguished list of alumni who have transitioned to the NHL.
The 2026 NHL Draft will unfold at Buffalo’s KeyBank Center on June 26‑27, featuring a star‑studded pool of prospects, high‑profile trades and a multi‑platform broadcast that promises to bring the excitement to fans across North America.
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft will be marked by notable family connections, international representation, and historic parallels as teams eye generational talents.
The debate over a publicly financed Major League Baseball stadium in the Raleigh area reveals a misplaced priority: using state money to enrich private sports franchises instead of investing in broad economic growth.
Recent legislative interest in using state money for a Major League Baseball stadium raises economic and fairness concerns that deserve careful scrutiny.
A recent push to fund a Major League Baseball stadium in Wake County raises questions about the wisdom of using public dollars for a private venture, especially when the economic benefits are dubious.