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Seattle’s asking price for center Shane Wright has turned heads, while the Pittsburgh Penguins weigh defensive options and the league ponders broader questions.

For the first time, the Edmonton Oilers opened their development camp to three standout women’s college players and a female coach, signaling a shift toward greater inclusion in hockey.

Owner Tom Dundon's decision to immortalize his family on the Stanley Cup has reignited discussions about tradition, eligibility, and the growing trend of non‑player inclusions across the league.

The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers’ offer sheet for Leo Carlsson, securing a $90 million, five‑year agreement that makes him the league’s highest‑paid player and presents a new challenge for building a championship team.

When the Carolina Hurricanes lifted the Stanley Cup, the trophy bore the names of owner Tom Dundon’s wife and five children, joining a growing trend of families stamped onto the iconic silver.

Macklin Celebrini’s record‑setting performance earns him the IIHF’s top honor for the 2025‑26 season, highlighting a year of milestones for Canada and the NHL.

When the Carolina Hurricanes lifted the Stanley Cup, owner Tom Dundon added his wife and five children to the trophy’s engraving, joining a handful of other owners who have followed suit. The move has sparked conversation about tradition, eligibility and the personal stories etched alongside team names.

An analysis of the most valuable contracts signed during the 2026 NHL free agency period, focusing on player performance, contract terms, and team impact.

The upcoming 8 Nations 3‑On‑3 event in Riga will feature several former Detroit Red Wings skaters, while a wave of signings shows the organization’s reach across European leagues and North American minor circuits.

A look at the former Grand Rapids Griffins and other Red Wings players competing in Latvia and the leagues they are joining next.

The Utah Mammoth matched New Jersey’s offer sheet on Barrett Hayton, locking the 26‑year‑old center into a $4.775 million contract for the upcoming season. General manager Bill Armstrong highlighted Hayton’s pivotal role, while the team’s leadership looks ahead to championship aspirations.

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.

The Anaheim Ducks have until Friday to decide whether to match a massive offer sheet for Swedish center Leo Carlsson, a move that would force the Flyers to surrender four unprotected first‑round picks and potentially alter their championship window.

The Hamilton Hammers lifted the curtain on their debut jerseys on July 7, 2026, showcasing a design that merges the Islanders' colors with a distinctive hammer motif, while announcing ownership, arena plans, and a roster strategy anchored in player development.

Eduards Tralmaks has signed with the Edmonton Oilers after a 26‑goal AHL season, prompting a 5 million koruna deal for his rights in the Czech Extraliga and a new leadership role for Latvia in the European Nations Cup.

Forward Eduards Tralmaks has signed a five‑year contract with the Edmonton Oilers after a landmark transfer that saw Karoly Vary exchange his rights to Kladno for cash, and he is now set to lead Latvia in the upcoming three‑on‑three tournament in Riga.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed nine newcomers ahead of the upcoming season, sparking a deep dive into how they will fit around Auston Matthews and what it means for the team's defensive and goaltending plans.

Toronto’s management is weighing whether to move Morgan Rielly, balancing his hefty contract against the possibility of a fresh start for the under‑performing blueliner

Edmonton has locked in Owen Michaels to a $900,000 average annual value contract, hoping the recent collegiate champion can translate his success to the professional stage.

With a record‑breaking offer sheet for Leo Carlsson setting a new benchmark, the Oilers are poised to secure Matt Savoie now to avoid a costly second‑contract surge.

With the salary cap climbing and elite talent dwindling, NHL teams are turning to aggressive offer sheets. The resulting contracts are reshaping player valuations and forcing a reevaluation of draft‑pick compensation across the league.

The 2027 NHL Draft is already taking shape in early projections, with analysts pointing to a depth of forward talent that could reshape rosters across the league.

The Calgary Flames played their final Stanley Cup playoff game on May 26, 2022, and since then have undergone a near‑complete roster reconstruction, retaining only captain Mikael Backlund.

The Winnipeg Jets have opened free agency with a flurry of contracts, signaling a departure from years of restraint and raising questions about the team's direction.