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After a mid‑season trade and a gold‑medal performance, Justus Annunen is emerging as a legitimate challenger to Juuse Saros, prompting the Predators to rethink their net‑minding strategy
After a 49‑game, nine‑point season, Brandon Saad is being courted by Swedish clubs but remains focused on staying in the NHL.
After a 19‑year NHL career that culminated with a 2022 Stanley Cup victory, Jack Johnson is now an associate coach for Ohio State’s women’s hockey program, aiming to leverage his experience and Ohio roots to help the team chase national titles.
Jack Johnson, a Stanley Cup‑winning defenseman, has accepted a coaching role with Ohio State women's hockey, aiming to bolster recruiting and championship aspirations.
The New Mexico Goatheads have secured the rights to 23‑year‑old defenseman Brandon Chabrier, adding a University of Maine alum with a strong point record and a professional debut under his belt.
As the Boston Bruins gear up for their season opener, the team balances contract negotiations for Casey Mittelstadt and Pavel Zacha with the development of emerging talent, aiming for a competitive campaign.
Dave Manson is appointed head coach of the San Diego Gulls, bringing 25 years of coaching experience and a strong disciplinary record, while veteran assistants Kelly Buchberger and Steve McCarthy join the staff.
The Minnesota Wild are navigating uncertainty around several core contracts while relying on a potent top line and a schedule that offers early opportunities for younger talent.
The Colorado Avalanche are tinkering with their forward lines, adding Nicolas Roy and Nazem Kadri to fill the void left by Jack Drury, while testing combinations that could define their upcoming season.
Connor Bedard has signed a five‑year extension with the Chicago Blackhawks, emphasizing his desire to stay in Chicago, his recovery from shoulder surgery, and the team's potential to contend for the playoffs.
Colorado adds a proven AHL scorer and NHL debutant to its forward corps, linking him with newly acquired teammate Fabian Lysell.
The Avalanche have secured the services of forward Georgii Merkulov on a one‑year contract, bringing a blend of AHL productivity and NHL experience to the roster.
Colorado adds forward Georgii Merkulov on a two‑way contract, hoping his proven AHL production will translate into bottom‑six minutes and depth for the organization.
After a modest NHL stint and a strong AHL season, Georgii Merkulov joins the Colorado Avalanche on a new contract, linking up with prospect Fabian Lysell as both aim to break out in the Mile High City.
Patrick Kane is back with the Blackhawks on a two‑year, $8 million deal, while Jet Greaves secures a three‑year extension with the Blue Jackets. The Colorado Avalanche explore fresh line combinations, and several teams adjust their rosters and systems ahead of the new season.
After a season in the KHL, forward Zakhar Bardakov is targeting a return to the NHL with the Colorado Avalanche, a move supported by a qualifying offer that keeps his rights in Colorado.
From Marco Sturm’s German honor to Georgii Merkulov’s new Avalanche deal, the latest player moves and team outlooks set the stage for the upcoming campaign.
With the 2026‑27 NHL season just 70 days away, the Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, Winnipeg Jets and Pittsburgh Penguins are making major moves that shape the upcoming campaign.
After five seasons with the Boston Bruins, 25‑year‑old forward Georgii Merkulov signed a one‑year contract with the Colorado Avalanche, bringing his offensive skill and defensive reliability to both the NHL club and its AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles.
The Avalanche are weighing a conservative lineup that blends veteran stability with emerging talent as they navigate the offseason.
The Avalanche have added forward Georgii Merkulov on a modest contract, a move that could influence both the NHL roster and the team’s AHL affiliate.
The New Jersey Devils are reshaping their net‑minding corps after a decade of transition, eyeing top‑tier trade targets to restore a winning culture.
Former NHL defenseman Jack Johnson has transitioned into coaching, joining Ohio State University's women's hockey team as an associate coach after a distinguished playing career and a brief stint as a Vancouver Canucks scout.
Colorado Avalanche's roster overhaul under GM Joe Sakic aims to inject youth, but the team remains the third‑oldest in the NHL, trailing only the Florida Panthers and Los Angeles Kings.