
Dennis Gilbert Rejoins Buffalo Sabres on One‑Year Deal
The Sabres have secured home‑grown defenseman Dennis Gilbert to a $850,000, one‑year contract, sparking a narrative of redemption after a whirlwind trade season.
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The Sabres have secured home‑grown defenseman Dennis Gilbert to a $850,000, one‑year contract, sparking a narrative of redemption after a whirlwind trade season.

The Buffalo Sabres have inked Dennis Gilbert to a $850,000 contract for the upcoming season, bringing a familiar Buffalo native back into the fold after a journey through Ottawa, Philadelphia and the minors.

The 2026 NHL mock draft highlights key prospects and the specific roster gaps each team aims to fill, from the Maple Leafs' top centre to the Sharks' defensive anchor.

Projected as the top pick in the upcoming NHL draft, Gavin McKenna’s journey from the Western Hockey League to Penn State highlights his adaptability, work ethic, and the growing impact of CHL players in college hockey.

Projected as the No. 1 pick, McKenna’s journey blends early promise, collegiate breakthroughs, and a potential dream move to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Recent trades involving Mackie Samoskevich, Brady Tkachuk, and the Ottawa Senators' draft capital are prompting the Philadelphia Flyers to reassess their roster plans before the NHL Draft.

The Ottawa Senators sent star forward Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers for a package of draft picks and conditional selections, freeing cap space and prompting plans to replace his physical presence.

Projected as the top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, Gavin McKenna’s story blends extraordinary on‑ice talent with a family history of endurance, early‑life sacrifices, and a commitment to giving back to his Indigenous community.

The Senators are exploring options to add a proven top‑six forward this summer, with Mason McTavish among the leading candidates.

A dramatic semifinal in Zurich saw Finland overturn a 2‑1 deficit to win 4‑2, setting up a final against the host nation and leaving Canada to battle Norway for third place.

Canada advanced with a 4‑0 shutout of the United States, while Finland edged Czechia 4‑1. The winners will meet in the semifinals before facing an unbeaten Swiss side that has posted a 9‑0 record.

Canada and Finland will meet in the semifinals of the 2026 World Hockey Championships, with Ottawa Senators forwards Dylan Cozens and Nikolas Matinpalo facing off, while Switzerland eyes a perfect run toward the final.

A look at the decisive performances that shaped the tenth day of competition, highlighting offensive bursts and clutch moments.

Dylan Cozens, Nikolas Matinpalo and Mads Søgaard each contributed key moments as their teams jockey for position in the preliminary round.

The final days of the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland highlighted the impact of three Ottawa Senators prospects, with Cozens leading Canada to a dominant win, Matinpalo anchoring Finland's defense and Søgaard backstopping Denmark to a clean sheet and shootout victory.

Canada secured a commanding win over Slovakia, extending its unbeaten streak and setting up a pivotal final group‑stage clash with Czechia.

Canada secured a 5-1 victory over Slovakia in Fribourg, highlighted by key performances from Celebrini, Tavares and Vilardi.

Latvia routed Great Britain 6‑0, Denmark edged Italy in a shootout, Finland cruised past Austria, and Canada stayed unbeaten, setting the stage for a decisive final stretch.

Canada defeated Slovenia to claim the top seed, while Germany, Finland and Sweden also posted victories, keeping the tournament wide open heading into the next stage.

Canada defeated Slovenia 3‑1 in Fribourg, while Germany beat Hungary 6‑2, setting the stage for a highly anticipated Canada‑Slovakia clash.

Canada remains unbeaten in the tournament, defeating Slovenia 3‑1 while maintaining a top spot in Pool B.

Finland crushed Latvia, Switzerland downed Great Britain, Canada survived an overtime battle with Norway, and Slovakia edged Denmark in a tight contest, setting the stage for the tournament’s next phase.

A recap of Monday's matches, highlighting Mark Scheifele's hat trick, Finland's 7‑1 win, Switzerland's perfect record and the race for knockout spots

A dramatic overtime finish saw Canada defeat Norway 6-5, with Scheifele delivering the winning goal just 29 seconds into the extra period.