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The NHL has concluded a review of Mike Babcock’s time in Columbus, removing obstacles to a possible hiring by the Edmonton Oilers, while the coach’s recent resignation over privacy concerns and his storied career remain central to the discussion.
Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman, an Anchorage native, capped a breakout 2025‑26 season by guiding Team USA to the men’s hockey gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, a triumph that also earned him a Vezina Trophy finalist nod.
The players' union has asked the NHL to examine Mike Babcock’s brief stint with the Columbus Blue Jackets, raising questions about his future in the league.
Veteran forward Milan Lucic has retired from professional hockey, closing a 17‑season career that includes a Stanley Cup, a world‑championship gold medal and numerous milestones.
The NHL and the NHL Players’ Association have voiced strong opposition to a NCAA proposal that would extend college eligibility to five years, citing hockey’s distinct junior‑to‑college pipeline.
Commissioner Gary Bettman and the NHL Players’ Association have voiced strong opposition to a NCAA rule that would give college athletes five years of eligibility, citing concerns that the change would unfairly impact hockey players who often spend additional years in junior or prep school before enrolling.
The NHL and its players’ association have voiced strong opposition to a NCAA rule that would grant athletes five years of eligibility from high school graduation or age 19, citing hockey's unique development path and the potential for unfair competitive imbalances.
The NHL and the NHL Players’ Association have voiced strong opposition to a NCAA rule that would grant athletes five years of eligibility after high school graduation or turning 19, citing the sport’s unique junior and prep‑school pipeline.
The NCAA is contemplating a rule that would allow athletes to retain five years of eligibility starting from the moment they graduate from high school or turn 19, a move that could reshape college sports eligibility across the board. While the proposal is framed as a broader effort to accommodate students who need extra time to complete their degrees, the unique developmental trajectory of hockey has sparked particular concern among league officials.
The NHL hosted its fourth annual innovation competition in San Jose, co-sponsored by the Sharks Foundation, NHL, NHL Players Association and SAP. College students pitched concepts ranging from AI-powered haptic experiences for fans with disabilities to immersive heritage nights, earning recognition from league executives and local leaders.