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After being drafted by the Boston Bruins and later traded to the San Jose Sharks, Andre Gasseau commits to a two-way entry-level contract, bringing a college career highlighted by a Beanpot title and a 30-point season.
The Minnesota Wild have agreed to a one‑year, $1 million contract with 34‑year‑old goaltender Calvin Pickard, bringing a wealth of NHL experience and playoff pedigree to the roster.
The Ducks secure a seasoned blueliner whose blend of offensive production and defensive reliability should bolster their push for a playoff berth.
Michigan State leads the Big Ten with four 5‑star recruits and 1,632 points, while Michigan follows with three 5‑star prospects and 1,589 points. Notable recruits and NHL Draft outcomes highlight a competitive landscape.
The St. Louis Blues have agreed to a three-year, $6 million contract with forward Ross Johnston, a move first reported by David Pagnotta and confirmed by Lou Korac.
The Ducks have secured left wing A.J. Greer through the 2029‑30 season, rewarding his Cup‑winning performance and community contributions with a contract that locks in his services for the next half‑decade.
Seattle Kraken draft picks Chase Reid, Casey and Teddy Mutryn, Blake Fiddler, Ola Palme and Loke Krantz will compete in the upcoming international tournament.
The Florida Panthers complete a high‑profile swap for veteran Jacob Markstrom, signaling the likely end of Sergei Bobrovsky's tenure, while the New York Rangers ink Pavel Dorofeyev to a seven‑year deal and other teams make significant roster adjustments.
At just 18, Alofa Tunoa (Noa) Ta’amu joins the Winnipeg Jets after a remarkable draft journey shaped by family encouragement and a physical, hard‑nosed style that scouts say could redefine representation for Pacific Islanders in hockey.
After 17 years with the Minnesota Wild, Ricard Persson ascends to Director of Amateur Scouting, overseeing the team's draft strategy and European talent identification.
At 62, former NHL defenseman Phil Housley joins the Los Angeles Kings as head coach, bringing decades of on‑ice brilliance and international coaching success.
The Wild have issued qualifying offers to forward Caedan Bankier and defensemen Daemon Hunt, Carson Lambos, Roman Schmidt and David Spacek, while leaving several other prospects unprotected.
USA Hockey will bring together 18 USHL prospects and 15 NCAA alumni for a week of practices and international games, setting the stage for the 2027 tournament.
The Buffalo Sabres have added former NHL enforcer Milan Lucic to their pro scouting staff while promoting Stacy Roest and Tim Kennedy to key leadership roles, bolstering the team’s player personnel and development departments.
The Professional Women's Hockey League confronts a prolonged offseason that leaves its stars without the development camps and evaluation pathways that have long defined men's professional hockey.
The Chicago Blackhawks have extended qualifying offers to Connor Bedard and other restricted free agents, made key draft selections, traded Andre Burakovsky, and announced plans for Bowen Byram's development, while veteran Jonathan Toews retired and the PWHL revealed its first outside investors.
The 2026 NHL free‑agency period is defined by a limited pool of star talent, high‑value contracts, and strategic maneuvers by clubs vying for championship contention.
The Wild have issued qualifying offers to five emerging talents while confirming they will not extend offers to several other players, setting the stage for contract talks and roster planning.
Patrick Kane's choice on a potential return to Detroit dominates the early free‑agency chatter, while the club eyes additions at forward and in goal.
With Patrick Kane's free‑agency choice looming, the Detroit Red Wings weigh offensive upgrades, a possible veteran netminder and the excitement of a Professional Women’s Hockey League team.
After three seasons, Tolvanen’s two‑way production dipped and the Kraken are poised to reshape their wing corps ahead of the upcoming free‑agency period.
Eleven Miami University hockey players are attending NHL development camps, highlighting the program's rising talent pipeline.
The 2026 NHL Draft saw an unprecedented 37 current WHL players and two alumni drafted, highlighting the league's growing influence on the sport.
On June 29, 2016, the hockey world witnessed a cascade of blockbuster moves that still echo through the sport's evolving media landscape.