
Carolina Hurricanes announce 2026 preseason schedule, featuring Greensboro matchup
The Hurricanes will play four preseason contests before the 2026‑27 NHL season, highlighted by a home game in Greensboro and a final road clash in Nashville.
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The Hurricanes will play four preseason contests before the 2026‑27 NHL season, highlighted by a home game in Greensboro and a final road clash in Nashville.

The National Hockey League is exploring a potential expansion into Texas, targeting Houston or Austin as the next frontier for franchise growth. Billionaire Dan Friedkin has agreed to study the feasibility, while Commissioner Gary Bettman emphasizes that the decision hinges on market potential and league strategy.

The National Hockey League is exploring a potential expansion team in Texas, targeting Houston or Austin. Billionaire Dan Friedkin has agreed to a six‑month study with the league, while experts and existing infrastructure suggest the market could support a new franchise.

Presidio and the National Hockey League have renewed their North American partnership to upgrade the League’s technology, introducing a hybrid‑cloud draft application, a Virtual Technology Operations Center and a real‑time haptic notification app for officials, while bringing the 2026 NHL Draft back to Buffalo.

The iconic Saturday night hockey broadcast that defined Canadian living for generations has ended, sparking nostalgia, debate and a new direction for public broadcasting.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are exploring trades for several high‑profile forwards and defensemen, weighing cost, fit and long‑term strategy.

The league is studying a $3.5 billion expansion plan that could bring a new NHL team to Texas, with billionaire Dan Friedkin leading the effort and Commissioner Gary Bettman set to review the proposal.

The National Hockey League is evaluating a potential expansion into Texas, targeting Houston or Austin for a new franchise. With billionaire Dan Friedkin leading a feasibility study and an estimated $3.5 billion investment on the table, the move reflects the region's large markets and growing populations.

The National Hockey League is exploring a potential expansion into Texas, targeting Houston and Austin as prime markets for a new franchise that could reshape the league's geography and finances.

The Carolina Hurricanes captured the 2025 Stanley Cup without any player exceeding a $10 million cap hit, marking the first championship in the salary‑cap era to meet that benchmark and highlighting the power of balanced roster construction.

Landon DuPont, projected No. 1 pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, announced his commitment to the University of Michigan, citing personal growth and team ambition.

Jaxon Cover, an 18‑year‑old from Grand Cayman, has leveraged his roller‑hockey background to rise to 29th overall in NHL Central Scouting and is projected as a second‑ or third‑round pick.

Jaxon Cover, an 18‑year‑old hockey prospect from Grand Cayman, is making waves in the NHL draft conversation after a rapid rise through roller and ice hockey, drawing praise from coaches and scouts alike.

At 18, Jaxon Cover is already turning heads in the NHL draft, having climbed from roller hockey in Grand Cayman to a key role with the London Knights and a commitment to Penn State

From a gas‑station‑backed experiment to a short‑lived Eastern Hockey League venture, the Milwaukee Clarks left a distinctive mark on the early American hockey scene before disappearing after a single season in 1950.

General manager Don Sweeney outlined a comprehensive plan to upgrade the Boston Bruins, stressing the need for depth, skill and speed while keeping the door open for trades ahead of the upcoming draft.

The Islanders announced the hiring of Pascal Dupuis, a Stanley Cup‑winning player turned executive, to lead their player development efforts.

The NHL franchise will host complimentary hockey clinics for children across Arizona from July 10‑12, 2026, featuring on‑ice instruction, autograph opportunities and meet‑and‑greets with team members.

The United States Hockey League plans to add six teams in California and Arizona beginning in October 2027, leveraging the expertise of Luc Robitaille, Joe Sakic and Teemu Selänne to deepen player development and broaden access to the sport.

Gary Burke, a 70‑year‑old former player and executive, joins the Hockey Hall of Fame after a distinguished career spanning college, the AHL, law, player representation, and NHL leadership.
Landon DuPont, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, announced his verbal commitment to the University of Michigan on Tuesday, citing the school’s recent Frozen Four run and a clear pathway to a national title.

The Chicago Blackhawks acquire Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway, the Pittsburgh Penguins welcome new owners, and the league explores expansion into Austin and Houston, while coaching veteran Mike Babcock takes the helm in Edmonton.

The Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres aim to host an outdoor hockey game in Western New York to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the first Winter Classic, with talks underway at Highmark Stadium and the NHL Draft adding extra buzz.

The Buffalo Bills and Sabres are exploring a historic outdoor hockey contest to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the first Winter Classic, with talks underway with the NHL and plans for a high‑profile draft week backdrop.