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ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2026

Amid Hellebuyck trade buzz, Jets sign G Skinner
The Winnipeg Jets signed free agent goaltender Stuart Skinner to a two-year contract that carries a $3.75 million average annual value against the salary cap on Wednesday, increasing speculation that star starter Connor Hellebuyck will be traded soon.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2026

Sources: Bobrovsky inks 3-year Toronto deal
Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky is signing a three-year, $21 million contract with Toronto sources said.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2026

Trouba leaves Ducks for Sharks, gets 4-year deal
Veteran defenseman Jacob Trouba signed with the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, accepting a four-year deal worth $8.25 million annually, after the 32-year-old former captain of the New York Rangers was a key cog in the Anaheim Ducks' resurgence last season.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2026

Source: Schwartz gets 3-year deal from Avalanche
Veteran forward Jaden Schwartz on Wednesday signed a three-year contract worth $3.25 million annually with the Avalanche, a source told ESPN, as Colorado adds a 34-year-old winger who won the Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues back in 2019.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2026

Captain Hischier signs Devils' $58.5M extension
Captain Nico Hischier, 27, who is entering his 10th NHL season, has signed a five-year contract extension with the New Jersey Devils worth $58.5 million, the team announced on Wednesday, ending speculation about his future with the club that drafted him.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2026

Lightning, Mikheyev, 31, agree on four-year deal
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed veteran Ilya Mikheyev, 31, away from the Chicago Blackhawks, adding a tenacious player to their forward depth with a four-year deal that carries an average annual value of $3.85 million against the salary cap.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2026

Marchment joins Sharks on five-year, $35M deal
Free-agent winger Mason Marchment is headed to the San Jose Sharks on a five-year deal.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2026

Offseason NHL trade grades: Report cards for Bourq...
The summer trade season is officially on fire! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2026

Ranking the remaining trade candidates this offsea...
With a handful of deals already in the books, which difference-makers could be swapping franchises this summer?

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2026

Maple Leafs ship rights to Robertson to Penguins
Toronto shipped the rights to Nick Robertson - a restricted free agent who received a $1.8 million qualifying offer from Toronto earlier this week - to Pittsburgh on Wednesday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2026

After playoff win, Flyers G Vladar gets new deal
Goaltender Dan Vladar, who led the Flyers to the Stanley Cup playoffs last season, when they advanced to Round 2 after defeating Pittsburgh, landed a contract extension from Philadelphia Wednesday, agreeing to a five-year deal worth $5.5 million annually.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2026

Habs ink rookie star Demidov to 8-year extension
Ivan Demidov, runner-up for NHL rookie of the year honors this past season, has landed an eight-year contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2026

Sources: Red Wings, winger Arvidsson near deal
The Detroit Red Wings are close to signing Viktor Arvidsson to a two-year deal after his 25-goal campaign with the Boston Bruins last season.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2026

Stars trade RFA Mavrik Bourque to the Predators
The Stars have traded restricted free agent Mavrik Bourque and veteran Ilya Lyubushkin to Nashville for a 2027 second-round and 2028 third-round pick.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2026

Sources: Kings add Zuccarello in latest vet deal
The Kings have picked up two more veteran free agents by agreeing to one-year contracts with Mats Zuccarello and Corey Perry, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2026

NHL free agency 2026: Grades, fits for all the big...
With free agency underway, we're handing out marks for all of the big deals around the league.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2026

Live NHL free agency tracker: Contract details for...
Get up to speed on all the latest veteran additions teams are making beginning on June 30.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2026

Sources: Blackhawks' Byram gets $75M extension
The Blackhawks are signing newly acquired defenseman Bowen Byram to a six-year, $75 million contract extension, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2026

Live free agency tracker: Contract details for all...
Get up to speed on all the latest veteran additions teams are making.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2026

Source: Blue Jackets' Werenski vetoes Stars deal
Blue Jackets star defenseman Zach Werenski has vetoed a trade to the Stars, an NHL source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN NHL
Jun 30, 2026

Source: Ducks sign Greer to 4-year, $17M deal
The Ducks signed forward AJ Greer to a four-year contract, adding some Stanley Cup experience to the burgeoning contender.

ESPN NHL
Jun 30, 2026

NHL free agency 2026: Which players improved their...
What are the fantasy hockey implications of every big move in the NHL this offseason? Find out here.

ESPN NHL
Jun 30, 2026

Knights acquire Pens' Wotherspoon, free up $3M
The Golden Knights acquired Parker Wotherspoon Tuesday from the Penguins in exchange for Kaedan Korczak, creating over $3 million in cap space in the process.

ESPN NHL
Jun 30, 2026

Devils sign RFA Arseny Gritsyuk to a 3-year deal
The Devils signed restricted free agent winger Arseny Gritsyuk to a new 3-year contract, locking up one of last season's top rookies.

ESPN NHL
Jun 30, 2026

Sabres hire former antagonist Lucic as pro scout
Former NHL player Milan Lucic has gone from being a one-time Buffalo Sabres' antagonist to landing a job as a pro scout, the team announced as part of a series of hirings and promotions on Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
Jun 30, 2026

Source: Panthers acquire G Markstrom from NJ
The Panthers have acquired goaltender Jacob Markstrom from the Devils as part of a five-player deal, the team announced Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
Jun 30, 2026

Offseason NHL trade grades: Report cards for Marks...
The summer trade season is officially on fire! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.

ESPN NHL
Jun 30, 2026

NHL free agency rankings: Who are the best players...
From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who will be available this summer.

ESPN NHL
Jun 30, 2026

Free agency preview: How each team can earn an A
With the market set to open Wednesday, we identify key free agents for each team and what those teams should do.

ESPN NHL
Jun 30, 2026

Ranking the remaining NHL trade candidates this of...
With a handful of blockbusters already in the books, which difference-makers could be swapping franchises this summer?

ESPN NHL
Jun 30, 2026

Panthers acquire G Schmid from Golden Knights
Florida acquired Akira Schmid, a 26-year-old restricted free agent, from Vegas on Monday for a 2028 third-round pick.

ESPN NHL
Jun 29, 2026

Sharks ink just-acquired Kesselring to new deal
The Sharks signed newly acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring to a three-year, $13.5 million contract Monday.

ESPN NHL
Jun 29, 2026

Gallagher parts with Habs, traded to Canucks
Brendan Gallagher was traded to Vancouver on Monday in exchange for future considerations.

ESPN NHL
Jun 29, 2026

Sabres re-sign Malenstyn to 6-yr, $17.5 M pact
The Buffalo Sabres re-signed checking-line forward Beck Malenstyn to a six-year, $17.5 million contract on Monday, two days before free agency opens.

ESPN NHL
Jun 29, 2026

NHL free agency preview: How each team can earn an...
With the market set to open Wednesday, we identify key free agents for each team and what those teams should do.

ESPN NHL
Jun 28, 2026

Preds sign new addition Drury for 5 years, $22.5M
The Predators signed forward Jack Drury to a five-year, $22.5 million contract on Sunday night, four days after he was acquired from the Avalanche.

ESPN NHL
Jun 27, 2026

Report cards for every GM after the 2026 NHL draft...
Which teams added the most value this weekend? Who whiffed badly? We grade all 32 here.

ESPN NHL
Jun 27, 2026

Which 2026 NHL draft picks should I have on my fan...
Which top picks from the 2026 NHL draft should you draft for next season's fantasy hockey teams?

ESPN NHL
Jun 27, 2026

Sharks select 7-1 Karmanov, tallest ever in draft
The San Jose Sharks selected 7-foot-1 defenseman Alexander Karmanov, making the 18-year-old the tallest player ever drafted by an NHL team.

ESPN NHL
Jun 27, 2026

Winners (Sabres!), losers (Golden Knights!) and su...
Now that all the selections have been made, what stands out the most? Here are the picks, trades and moments we'll remember -- for better or worse.

ESPN NHL
Jun 27, 2026

NHL draft tracker: Every pick from No. 1 to 224, p...
The draft is complete. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.

ESPN NHL
Jun 27, 2026

Penguins put family first, draft both Ruck twins
Marcus and Liam Ruck, twins from Osoyoos, British Columbia, were selected by the Penguins at the NHL draft.

ESPN NHL
Jun 27, 2026

Canes acquire Carlson rights in trade with Ducks
The Hurricanes on Saturday acquired the rights to unrestricted free agent defenseman John Carlson in a trade with the Ducks.

ESPN NHL
Jun 27, 2026

Blues acquire Carlo from Leafs for pair of picks
The Blues have acquired defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Maple Leafs in return for a pair of third-round draft picks.

ESPN NHL
Jun 27, 2026

Trade grades for all the NHL draft week swaps: Pet...
The summer trade season is officially on fire! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.

ESPN NHL
Jun 27, 2026

Shoulder surgery likely to shelve Jarvis 4-6 month...
The Carolina Hurricanes are expected to be without leading goal scorer Seth Jarvis, who typically plays on the wing of No. 1 center Sebastian Aho, for the start of their Stanley Cup defense due to shoulder surgery, GM Eric Tulsky announced Friday night.

ESPN NHL
Jun 26, 2026

Detroit deals top goalie prospect Cossa to Utah
The Red Wings traded one of their top prospects in goaltender Sebastian Cossa to the Mammoth on Friday for the 23rd pick of this year's draft.

ESPN NHL
Jun 26, 2026

Ducks send McTavish to Blues for 2 1st-rounders
The Ducks moved on from Mason McTavish on Friday, trading the young center to the Blues for the Nos. 15 and 29 picks in Friday's NHL draft.

ESPN NHL
Jun 26, 2026

NHL draft tracker: Leafs select McKenna at No. 1; ...
The draft is Friday and Saturday. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.

ESPN NHL
Jun 26, 2026

NHL draft tracker: Leafs take McKenna at No. 1; Kn...
The draft is Friday and Saturday. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.

ESPN NHL
Jun 26, 2026

Rangers land RFA Dorofeyev from Golden Knights
The New York Rangers added some scoring punch up front on Friday, acquiring forward Pavel Dorofeyev, 25, the Golden Knights' leading goal scorer from last season, in a deal announced by commissioner Gary Bettman that involved draft picks headed to Vegas.

ESPN NHL
Jun 26, 2026

Kings re-sign defenseman Clarke after career year
The Kings re-signed defenseman Brandt Clarke to a five-year deal worth $7.4 million annually.

ESPN NHL
Jun 26, 2026

As expected, Maple Leafs draft McKenna at No. 1
Quickly putting to rest any speculation of a change of heart at the NHL draft Friday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State winger Gavin McKenna, 18, with the first pick after he posted 15 goals and 51 points in 35 games for the Nittany Lions.

ESPN NHL
Jun 26, 2026

Sources: Bruins get winger Peterka via Mammoth
The Utah Mammoth have traded winger JJ Peterka to the Boston Bruins one year after they traded for him.

ESPN NHL
Jun 26, 2026

NHL draft tracker: Scouting notes and team fits fo...
The draft is Friday and Saturday. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.

ESPN NHL
Jun 26, 2026

Sabres land Ducks' Zellweger for prospect, pick
The Buffalo Sabres acquired Olen Zellweger in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks on Friday in return for prospect forward Anton Wahlberg and a second-round pick in Friday's NHL draft.

ESPN NHL
Jun 26, 2026

Avalanche re-sign Brett Kulak and Brent Burns
The Avalanche answered questions about their defense by re-signing Brett Kulak and Brent Burns.

ESPN NHL
Jun 26, 2026

Senators signing Spence to 4-year, $20M contract
The Senators are signing defenseman Jordan Spence to a four-year, $20 million contract after he helped Ottawa surmount a series of injuries last season.

ESPN NHL
Jun 26, 2026

DeAngelo returning to Islanders on 2-year deal
The Islanders have re-signed Tony DeAngelo to a two-year contract, with multiple reports saying the defenseman is getting $4.5 million per year on his new deal.

ESPN NHL
Jun 26, 2026

Rangers start offseason, trade Berard to Habs
The Rangers made their first move of a critical offseason by trading forward Brett Berard to the Canadiens for defenseman William Trudeau.

ESPN NHL
Jun 26, 2026

NHL mock draft: Final projection of all 32 picks i...
Though the top two picks appear to be locked in, what happens after that? Here's the final projection before Friday's first round.

ESPN NHL
Jun 26, 2026

?? Who makes the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2027?
With the 2026 class just announced, let's look ahead to next year.

ESPN NHL
Jun 25, 2026

Avs continue revamp, trade Nichushkin to Jackets
The Avalanche traded longtime winger Valeri Nichushkin to the Blue Jackets on Thursday, continuing to reshape their roster after a playoff disappointment.

ESPN NHL
Jun 25, 2026

Olympian Knight extends deal with PWHL Detroit
Five-time Olympian Hilary Knight signed a two-year contract extension with her new PWHL expansion team in Detroit on Thursday in a deal securing her through the 2028-29 season.

ESPN NHL
Jun 25, 2026

Victoire's Poulin played on torn ACL for Cup Win
Montreal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin revealed Thursday she played through a torn ACL and a torn meniscus in her right knee for the PWHL champtionship.

ESPN NHL
Jun 25, 2026

Sabres sign Benson to 7yr $52.5 million contract
The Buffalo Sabres signed Zach Benson to a seven-year, $52.5 million contract.

ESPN NHL
Jun 25, 2026

Panthers acquire gritty Hathaway from Flyers
The Florida Panthers ensured they would not lose any of their grit with A.J. Greer expected to depart in free agency by acquiring Garnet Hathaway from the Philadelphia Flyers in a trade Thursday.

ESPN NHL
Jun 25, 2026

Are the Stars trading Jason Robertson? What do Cap...
The first round is Friday. Our reporters pass along the latest intel they're hearing from around the league.

ESPN NHL
Jun 25, 2026

Draft big board: Ranking the top prospects availab...
The first round begins Friday. Which players will hear their names called? Here's our final updated rankings list.

ESPN NHL
Jun 25, 2026

NHL mock draft: Final predictions on the 2026 firs...
Though the top two picks appear to be locked in, what happens after that? Here's the final projection before Friday's first round.

ESPN NHL
Jun 24, 2026

Byram: Been preparing for opportunity like this
Bowen Byram is stepping in as the Blackhawks' No. 1 defenseman after he was acquired in a trade with the Sabres on Tuesday night.

ESPN NHL
Jun 24, 2026

What do Caps' additions mean for Ovechkin? And who...
The first round is Friday. Our reporters pass along the latest intel they're hearing from around the league.

ESPN NHL
Jun 24, 2026

Sources: Caps get Sabres' Tuch, add 8-year deal
Veteran forward Alex Tuch is getting an eight-year extension averaging $10.5 million a year from the Capitals after a trade with the Sabres, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NHL
Jun 24, 2026

2026 NHL draft big board: Ranking the top prospect...
The first round begins Friday. Which players will hear their names called? Here's our final updated rankings list.

ESPN NHL
Jun 24, 2026

Every team's biggest prospect pipeline need -- and...
Each club is in a different place in its contention cycle. These are the positions each should target in the draft.

ESPN NHL
Jun 24, 2026

Final 2026 NHL draft big board: McKenna, Stenberg ...
The first round begins Friday. Which players will hear their names called? Here's our final updated rankings list.

ESPN NHL
Jun 23, 2026

Blackhawks acquire Byram in trade with Sabres
The Blackhawks acquired defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway in a trade with the Sabres on Tuesday, in exchange for the Nos. 4 and 45 picks in Friday's NHL draft, along with defenseman Louis Crevier.

ESPN NHL
Jun 23, 2026

Babcock returns to NHL coaching to lead Oilers
Mike Babcock, who last coached the Maple Leafs before being fired in 2019, was officially named the next head coach of the Oilers on Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
Jun 23, 2026

Bettman: 'Level of decorum' expected of Babcock
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said that although there was no basis for keeping the Oilers from hiring Mike Babcock, the veteran coach is expected to uphold a "certain level of decorum."

ESPN NHL
Jun 23, 2026

Caps acquire veteran Kyrou in trade with Blues
The Capitals acquired veteran winger Jordan Kyrou from the Blues in exchange for Connor McMichael, Milton Gastrin and the No. 16 pick in Friday's NHL draft.

ESPN NHL
Jun 23, 2026

Olympian Maltais joins PWHL champion Victoire
The Walter Cup champion Montreal Victoire have signed Emma Maltais to a two-year contract on Tuesday in adding another Canadian Olympian to their lineup.

ESPN NHL
Jun 23, 2026

Senators land Eklund from Sharks for No. 9 pick
The Senators acquired left winger William Eklund, prospect Kasper Halttunen and the rights to prospect Brandon Svoboda from the Sharks for the No. 9 pick in this week's NHL Draft.

ESPN NHL
Jun 23, 2026

Devils deal rights to Nemec, Tsyplakov to Flames
The Devils have traded the rights to pending restricted free agent defenseman Simon Nemec and winger Maxim Tsyplakov to the Flames in return for a pair of first-round draft choices, a second round pick and prospect Etienne Morin.

ESPN NHL
Jun 23, 2026

NHL trade grades: Report cards for Devils, Flames ...
The summer trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.

ESPN NHL
Jun 23, 2026

Islanders hire Cup winner Dupuis for front office
Former Stanley Cup winner Pascal Dupuis has been hired as the Islanders' director of player development, the team announced Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
Jun 23, 2026

Sources: NHL eyes Austin, Houston for expansion
The NHL is looking to start the expansion process in Texas, with Austin and Houston as potential targets, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
Jun 23, 2026

Brady Tkachuk: Trade 'wasn't about' Matthew
Brady Tkachuk claimed that playing with his brother Matthew wasn't the primary reason he wanted to leave the Ottawa Senators to join the Florida Panthers.

ESPN NHL
Jun 23, 2026

Who makes the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2027? Ranking...
With the 2026 class just announced, let's look ahead to next year.

ESPN NHL
Jun 23, 2026

Let's make a deal: Projecting six summer trades
Here are a handful of logical swaps that should be made.

ESPN NHL
Jun 23, 2026

Ex-Wings, Leafs coach Babcock to lead Oilers
Mike Babcock, who last coached the Maple Leafs before being fired in 2019, was officially named the next head coach of the Oilers on Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
Jun 23, 2026

Latest rumblings on NHL trades, signings, picks du...
The first round is Friday. Our reporters pass along the latest intel they're hearing from around the league.

ESPN NHL
Jun 23, 2026

Who gets traded next? An offer sheet for Robertson...
The first round is Friday. Our reporters pass along the latest intel they're hearing from around the league.

ESPN NHL
Jun 22, 2026

Week after Cup, Brind'Amour not in '26 HOF class
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour, 55, who led his club to the Stanley Cup title last week after captaining it to a championship in 2006 as a player, was passed over by the Hockey Hall of Fame Monday and is not a part of the six-person 2026 class.

ESPN NHL
Jun 22, 2026

Golden Knights owner launching NBA Vegas bid
Golden Knights founder and majority owner Bill Foley announced Monday that he is launching a bid to bring an NBA franchise to Las Vegas.

ESPN NHL
Jun 22, 2026

Keith Tkachuk makes HOF day after son's trade
Less than 24 hours after his sons became teammates when Brady was dealt from Ottawa to Florida, joining brother Matthew, Keith Tkachuk was elected into the Hall of Fame Monday after waiting for more than a decade and a half since his playing career ended.

ESPN NHL
Jun 22, 2026

Oilers sign D-man Murphy to 5-year, $20.5M deal
The Oilers have signed defenseman Connor Murphy to a 5-year, $20.5 million contract.

ESPN NHL
Jun 22, 2026

Mammoth staff add Tourigny, Forsythe, and Foote
The Utah Mammoth have signed coach André Tourigny and assistant Blaine Forsythe to new multiyear contracts.

ESPN NHL
Jun 22, 2026

Five storylines already dominating the 2026 NHL of...
Here's what is being discussed around the league in the days since the Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup.

ESPN NHL
Jun 22, 2026

PWHL adds first investors to sustain rapid growth
The PWHL announced Monday it has added Detroit-based Ilitch Companies and Toronto-based Kilmer Sports Ventures as its first two investors.

ESPN NHL
Jun 21, 2026

NHL trade grades: Who comes out ahead in Brady Tka...
The summer trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.

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