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The Panthers have secured Ben Steeves, Tobias Bjornfot and Mikulas Hovorka with qualifying offers, while Mike Benning, Wilmer Skoog and Evan Nause head for unrestricted free agency.
The Buffalo Sabres have offered contracts to Peyton Krebs and Olen Zellweger, while four other players become free agents, setting the stage for a reshaped roster ahead of the 2026‑27 season.
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.
Three Bemidji State University players receive NHL development camp invitations, highlighting a promising pipeline of talent from the university to the professional ranks.
The Wild added size and skill with the selections of Adam Andersson, Kayden Lemire, and Filip Ruzicka.
The Minnesota Wild selected just three players in the 2026 NHL Draft, the smallest class in franchise history. The picks — Adam Andersson, Kayden Lemire and Filip Ruzicka — address specific gaps as the team looks to stay competitive.
The Wild added size, skill, and potential between the pipes in the latest draft, selecting Andersson in the third round, Lemire in the fourth, and Ruzicka in the fifth.
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.
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.
A flurry of draft‑day deals saw contending clubs swap picks and prospects, clearing cap space and adding talent as the new season looms.
A whirlwind of moves at the NHL draft saw the New York Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev, the Boston Bruins obtain JJ Peterka, and several other franchises reshuffle their rosters, setting the stage for a competitive upcoming season.
The 2026 NHL Draft saw two Denver alumni drafted in the opening round, with Rudolph landing fourth overall and Lin at 21st, a first in program history and a testament to the university’s rising talent pipeline.
The Utah Mammoth swapped picks #19 and #83 to the Los Angeles Kings to secure the 17th overall selection, choosing winger Ethan Belchetz, a 6‑foot‑5 forward projected as a top‑10 talent. The Kings used the moved‑up pick to draft Swedish forward Elton Hermansson, who topped the World U18 Championship in scoring.
Los Angeles prepares for the upcoming draft, weighing a top‑six forward or top‑four defenseman at the 17th spot, while weighing trade options and leveraging a deep prospect pool.
The Washington Capitals have bolstered their top‑six forward group with the acquisitions of Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch, a move that could influence Alex Ovechkin’s free‑agency decision and signal the team’s intent to compete.
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.
Top NHL scorer Jason Robertson declined a lucrative eight‑year deal from the Seattle Kraken, prompting the team to rethink its strategy ahead of the upcoming draft.
Daxon Rudolph, a highly touted defenseman for the 2026 NHL Draft, is in Buffalo for the festivities, having logged 78 points this season and tied a franchise record, while looking forward to joining the University of Denver and celebrating with loved ones.
The upcoming first round of the 2026 NHL Draft features a flurry of trades, a deep talent pool, and several unexpected placements that could reshape the league’s future.
With the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft set for tomorrow, a collaborative mock projection by Will James and Jack Studley offers a snapshot of the talent that could reshape teams' fortunes.
The Capitals are set to acquire forward Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres in a sign-and-trade deal, with the player agreeing to an eight-year, $84 million contract before the move.
The Edmonton Oilers have appointed Mike Babcock as head coach after the NHL cleared him following an investigation. The move, championed by CEO Jeff Jackson and supported by league commissioner Gary Bettman, comes amid criticism from former players and a history of polarizing coaching methods.
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.