Blackhawks Secure Veteran Defender Ian Cole on One-Year Deal
Ian Cole, 37, signed a $4 million contract through the 2026‑27 season, adding depth and experience to the Blackhawks' defensive corps.
Jul 1, 2026
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Blue Jackets Secure Copley on One‑Year Deal for Upcoming Season
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed 34‑year‑old goaltender Pheonix Copley to a one‑year contract for the 2026‑27 season, bringing NHL experience and AHL accolades to the roster.
Jul 1, 2026
NHL Trade Deadline Reshapes Fantasy Hockey Outlook
Recent blockbuster trades have re‑aligned rosters and sparked debate over which players will see their fantasy point totals surge or stall in the coming season.
Jul 1, 2026
Flyers Ink Noel Acciari to Two‑Year Deal
The Philadelphia Flyers have secured forward Noel Acciari on a two‑year, $2.8 million‑per‑year contract set to begin in the 2026‑27 season, adding a seasoned playoff contributor and strong defensive presence to the roster.
Jul 1, 2026
Blues Sign Johnston to Three-Year, $6 Million Deal
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.
Jul 1, 2026
Avalanche Secure Jaden Schwartz on Multi-Year Deal
The Colorado Avalanche have agreed to a three-year, $3.25 million-per-year contract with forward Jaden Schwartz, a move that brings a proven scorer, penalty-kill specialist and 2019 Cup champion into the fold.
Jul 1, 2026
Blues reshuffle front office ahead of new GM era
The St. Louis Blues announced a series of front‑office moves that mark the most significant reshaping of the team’s leadership since the early 2010s, with Doug Armstrong moving to president of hockey operations and Alex Steen taking over as general manager.
Jul 1, 2026
St. Louis Blues Announce Major Front‑Office Restructuring
The Blues revealed a series of promotions and hires, from Tkachuk’s advisory role to Malloy’s strategic planning post, outlining reporting lines to Doug Armstrong and Alexander Steen.
Jul 1, 2026
Avalanche Eye Budget-Friendly Free Agent Additions Ahead of Next Season
The Colorado Avalanche are scouting cost‑effective forwards who could complement their roster, with veteran left wing Jonathan Drouin, goal‑scoring right wing Patrik Laine and versatile center Philipp Kurashev emerging as plausible targets.
Jul 1, 2026
Landon Nycz Earns Spot at 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase
The University of Massachusetts defenseman, drafted by the St. Louis Blues, will compete in the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase, a key evaluation event for the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Jun 30, 2026
Alexander Steen Named General Manager of St. Louis Blues as Doug Armstrong Moves to President of Hockey Operations
The St. Louis Blues have promoted longtime insider Alexander Steen to general manager, while Doug Armstrong steps into a new presidential role, marking a significant transition for the organization.
Jun 30, 2026
Anthony Thomas-Maroon Joins Lightning Development Camp, Following Father’s Footsteps
Seventeen-year-old Anthony Thomas-Maroon, son of Stanley Cup champion Pat Maroon, receives an invitation to the Tampa Bay Lightning development camp, where he will train under his father's guidance and aim to translate his USHL experience into a professional future.
Jun 30, 2026
Florida Panthers Eye Goalie Upgrade as Free Agency Looms
The Florida Panthers enter the NHL's free‑agency window with a clear priority: securing a true No. 1 goaltender before the market opens on Wednesday at noon. After a season that left them just shy of the Stanley Cup final, the club finds itself squeezed by a $104 million salary cap that permits only a modest $5.8 million in available space, though the league's offseason over‑age provision allows a 10 percent stretch.
Jun 30, 2026
Red Wings’ Prospect Carter Mazur Faces Uncertain Future After Qualifying Offer Snub
Carter Mazur, once a promising prospect for Detroit, is now an unrestricted free agent after the team declined to qualify him. The organization is also reshaping its depth chart following the trade of roommate Amadeus Lombardi to the New Jersey Devils.
Jun 30, 2026
Rangers, Blues, Sabres and Canadiens Stir the NHL Ahead of Free Agency
The latest episode of The Hockey News Big Show dissects a wave of roster moves that have reshaped teams across the league, from the Rangers' new forward to the Canadiens' veteran departure.
Jun 29, 2026
NHL Off‑Season Moves Spark Debate on Roster Strategies
From the Rangers’ acquisition of Pavel Dorofeyev to the Canadiens’ swap of Brendan Gallagher, analysts weigh the impact on each team’s playoff prospects.
Jun 29, 2026
From Law Books to the Boardroom: Ryan Miller’s Unlikely Path in Hockey Management
Ryan Miller swapped courtroom arguments for contract negotiations, turning his legal training into a strategic asset for the St. Louis Blues
Jun 29, 2026
NHL Draft Wrap‑Up: Penguins Secure Twin Talents Amid Trade Turbulence
The second day of the NHL Draft capped a whirlwind week of blockbuster trades and speculation, with the Penguins drafting twin brothers and other key prospects while major teams weighed potential deals.
Jun 28, 2026
NHL Draft Day Two: Key Picks and Trade Buzz
Day 2 of the NHL Draft delivered surprising selections, twin picks for Pittsburgh, and a cascade of trade speculation involving top names across the league.
Jun 28, 2026
14 NTDP Prospects Drafted into the 2026 NHL Draft
Fourteen players from the USA Hockey National Team Development Program heard their names called at the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, highlighting a deep talent pool that includes two first‑round picks and a series of later‑round steals.
Jun 27, 2026
Maple Leafs Trade Brandon Carlo to Blues in Defensive Restructuring
The Toronto Maple Leafs dealt defenseman Brandon Carlo to the St. Louis Blues for two third‑round picks, a transaction that reflects GM John Chayka’s overhaul of the team’s blue line and addresses the Blues’ need for a seasoned right‑shot.
Jun 27, 2026
Blues Fortify Defense with Arrival of Veteran Brandon Carlo
St. Louis adds a seasoned blue‑liner to its roster, trading away future draft capital in a move orchestrated by general manager Doug Armstrong.
Jun 27, 2026
NHL Offseason Shifts: Key Trades and Draft Picks Reshape Teams
The latest free‑agency and draft activity sees the Avalanche lock in Brett Kulak and Brent Burns, the Rangers land Pavel Dorofeyev on a massive contract, and the Leafs begin a new era with the first overall selection of Gavin McKenna.
Jun 27, 2026
Blues Trade Kyrou, Acquire McMichael; Cardinals Install New Leadership
The NHL’s St. Louis Blues traded forward Jordan Kyrou for Washington’s Connor McMichael and a Swedish prospect, adding four first‑round picks. At the same time, the St. Louis Cardinals announced a leadership transition, naming Bill DeWitt III chief executive and Anuk Karunaratne president of business operations.
Jun 27, 2026