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Jul 26, 2024

Blue Jackets' Laine cleared after broken clavicle
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine was cleared to return from the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program on Friday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 26, 2024

Ranking the top 25 NHL players of the 21st century
From Crosby to Thornton, Ovechkin to Chara, here are hockey's best from the past 25 years.

ESPN NHL
Jul 25, 2024

Flyers' Konecny gets 8-year, $70M extension
Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny signed an eight-year, $70 million contract extension Thursday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 24, 2024

Suns' Ishbia wants to bring NHL back to Phoenix
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia told Sportico that he has his sights set on bringing hockey back to Arizona.

ESPN NHL
Jul 24, 2024

Wells Fargo to drop name from Philly sports arena
Banking giant Wells Fargo says it will not renew its naming rights deal with the home of the Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers when it expires in August 2025.

ESPN NHL
Jul 24, 2024

Sabres agree to $23.75M deal with Luukkonen
Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen went from being the Buffalo Sabres' third-string goalie at the beginning of last season to their potential long-term answer in net.

ESPN NHL
Jul 24, 2024

Oilers hire GM Bowman after Blackhawks case
Stan Bowman, who resigned as Blackhawks GM in 2021 amid the fallout of a sexual assault case stemming from 2010, has been hired by the Oilers to serve as GM.

ESPN NHL
Jul 24, 2024

Oilers hire GM Bowman after Blackhawks scandal
Stan Bowman, who resigned as Blackhawks GM in 2021 amid the fallout of a sexual assault scandal stemming from 2010, has been hired by the Oilers to serve as GM.

ESPN NHL
Jul 23, 2024

Maple Leafs add to depth up front, re-sign Dewar
Adding to their depth up front, the Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed forward Connor Dewar, 25, who tallied one goal and four assists while averaging 12:54 of ice time in 17 games last season, to a one-year contract valued at $1.18 million on Tuesday night.

ESPN NHL
Jul 23, 2024

Sabres avert arbitration, sign forward Malenstyn
The Buffalo Sabres averted salary arbitration by agreeing to sign newly acquired forward Beck Malenstyn to a two-year, $2.7 million contract on Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 23, 2024

ESPN's top athletes of 21st Century: Top 100, future top athletes, sport-specific rankings
We ranked the defining athletes of the 2000s. Find all of our sport-specific lists here.

ESPN NHL
Jul 22, 2024

Jackets fill vacancy with ex-Wild coach Evason
The Columbus Blue Jackets hired Dean Evason as coach Monday, filling the NHL's final vacancy two months before training camps open.

ESPN NHL
Jul 20, 2024

Sprong, 27, agrees to one-year deal with Canucks
After finishing with 18 goals and 43 points for the Detroit Red Wings, averaging 12:00 time on the ice across 76 games last season, forward Daniel Sprong agreed to terms with the Vancouver Canucks on a one-year contract on Saturday, the team announced.

ESPN NHL
Jul 20, 2024

Red Wings sign forward Veleno to 2-year deal
Restricted free agent forward Joe Veleno signed a two-year, $4.55 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 19, 2024

25 future top athletes of the 21st century: Caitlin Clark, Justin Jefferson and more
If we were doing a top 100 list in 2050, which current athletes who didn't make this year's list are likely to be included?

ESPN NHL
Jul 18, 2024

Kuznetsov, Canes part ways; reportedly off to KHL
Carolina Hurricanes forward Evgeny Kuznetsov cleared waivers and his contract was terminated.

ESPN NHL
Jul 18, 2024

ESPN's top 100 professional athletes of the 21st century: Unveiling 1-25
Who tops our list of the top athletes since 2000? We're unveiling the top 25, including our voters' pick for the No. 1 spot.

ESPN NHL
Jul 18, 2024

Way-too-early Calder Trophy Watch for 2024-25: Is it Macklin Celebrini's race to lose?
Here are the top candidates to win the NHL's rookie of the year award next season, and the No. 1 overall pick will have some tough competition.

ESPN NHL
Jul 17, 2024

Kuznetsov, Canes parting; reportedly off to KHL
The Carolina Hurricanes put Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers Wednesday for the purpose of terminating his NHL contract.

ESPN NHL
Jul 17, 2024

ESPN's top 100 professional athletes of the 21st century: Unveiling 26-50
Who makes our list of the top athletes since 2000? We reveal 25 athletes daily until we reach our No. 1. Who will be the best?

ESPN NHL
Jul 17, 2024

Canucks sign goalie Silovs to two-year contract
The Vancouver Canucks agreed to terms with goaltender Arturs Silovs on a two-year contract Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 16, 2024

Islanders sign RFA Holmstrom, 23, to 1-year deal
The New York Islanders on Tuesday signed forward Simon Holmstrom, a former first-round selection, to a one-year contract, after the 23-year-old restricted free agent from Sweden had 15 goals and 10 assists in 75 games last season.

ESPN NHL
Jul 16, 2024

Blues' Krug has pre-arthritic changes in left ankle
St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug is in danger of missing the entire 2024-25 NHL season after being diagnosed with pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle.

ESPN NHL
Jul 16, 2024

Canucks sign goalie Silovs to two-year deal
The Vancouver Canucks agreed to terms with goaltender Arturs Silovs on a two-year contract Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 16, 2024

ESPN's top 100 professional athletes of the 21st century: Unveiling 51-75
Who makes our list of the top athletes since 2000? We reveal 25 athletes daily until we reach our No. 1. Who will it be?

ESPN NHL
Jul 16, 2024

From adding talent to losing captains: NHL teams that changed the most this offseason
From the Chicago Blackhawks to the Vegas Golden Knights, check out 13 teams most affected by offseason moves both good -- and well, not so good.

ESPN NHL
Jul 15, 2024

Kings' Byfield agrees to 5-year, $31.25M extension
Forward Quinton Byfield has agreed to a five-year, $31.25 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings.

ESPN NHL
Jul 15, 2024

Avalanche acquire goalie Mandolese from Senators
The Colorado Avalanche acquired the rights to restricted free agent goaltender Kevin Mandolese from the Ottawa Senators on Monday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 15, 2024

Preds' Stamkos bids emotional farewell to Tampa
Steven Stamkos bid an emotional farewell to the Tampa Bay community on Monday, penning an article for The Players' Tribune that recounted going from the No. 1 draft pick to team captain to two-time Stanley Cup champion.

ESPN NHL
Jul 15, 2024

ESPN's top 100 professional athletes of the 21st century: Unveiling 76 to 100
Who makes our list of the top athletes since 2000? We reveal 25 athletes daily until we reach our No. 1. Who will it be?

ESPN NHL
Jul 13, 2024

Rangers, D Schneider agree on contract extension
The New York Rangers and up-and-coming defenseman Braden Schneider have agreed on a two-year, $4.4 million contract extension, leaving teammate Ryan Lindgren, who typically plays on the top line, as the only unsigned starter on defense.

ESPN NHL
Jul 12, 2024

Rangers re-sign Ruhwedel to one-year contract
The New York Rangers have re-signed veteran defenseman Chad Ruhwedel to a one-year contract.

ESPN NHL
Jul 11, 2024

Moser inks 2-year, $6.75M deal with Lightning
Defenseman J.J. Moser, acquired by Tampa Bay in a trade with Utah last month, signed a contract Thursday as the sides avoided arbitration.

ESPN NHL
Jul 11, 2024

Who aced the offseason? Report cards for all 32 NHL teams
How well has each GM done so far this summer? The grades are in, including three A's.

ESPN NHL
Jul 10, 2024

Ex-Stars D Suter joining Blues on one-year deal
Ryan Suter, who had the final season of his contract bought out by Dallas in late June, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Blues.

ESPN NHL
Jul 09, 2024

Panthers, D-man Boqvist agree to 1-year contract
The Florida Panthers agreed to terms with defenseman Adam Boqvist on a one-year contract Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 08, 2024

Stars leave DSG/Bally Sports, turn to streaming
After parting ways with Diamond Sports Group, the owners of the Bally Sports Network, the Stars announced a seven-year contract with A Parent Media Co. to launch a streaming platform.

ESPN NHL
Jul 08, 2024

Utah re-signs F Hayton with two-year, $5.3M deal
The Utah Hockey Club re-signed forward Barrett Hayton on Monday to a two-year contract worth $5.3 million, with general manager Bill Armstrong saying in a statement that the veteran "is a reliable two-way center who is strong in the faceoff circle."

ESPN NHL
Jul 08, 2024

Caps promote Patrick to GM, MacLellan stays prez
The Washington Capitals named Chris Patrick as their general manager on Monday with longtime GM Brian MacLellan remaining president of hockey operations.

ESPN NHL
Jul 08, 2024

NHL Power Rankings: Way-too-early edition for the 2024-25 season
With the draft, free agency and the first wave of summer blockbusters in the rear-view mirror, here's how each team stands looking ahead to the fall.

ESPN NHL
Jul 07, 2024

Flyers bring back D Zamula with 2-year contract
The Flyers re-signed defenseman Egor Zamula to a two-year contract that carries an average annual value of $1.7 million.

ESPN NHL
Jul 06, 2024

How Tij Iginla's NHL draft journey could see him possibly make history
Iginla has a chance to go higher in the draft than his Hall of Fame father, Jarome, and get some family 'bragging rights.'

ESPN NHL
Jul 06, 2024

Family matters: Which 2024 draft prospects have relatives with NHL ties?
From Macklin Celebrini to Tij Iginla to Miroslav Satan Jr., this year's group features several names that might sound familiar.

ESPN NHL
Jul 06, 2024

Celebrini to leave BU, inks 1st deal with Sharks
Eight days after taking him with the No. 1 pick, the San Jose Sharks signed Macklin Celebrini, 18, to his entry-level contract Saturday, meaning the center will not return to Boston University and Hockey East for his sophomore season.

ESPN NHL
Jul 05, 2024

Kraken reach 2-year, $6.95M deal with Tolvanen
The Kraken on Friday agreed to terms with restricted free agent Eeli Tolvanen on a two-year contract worth $6.95 million.

ESPN NHL
Jul 05, 2024

Sabres acquire F McLeod in trade with Oilers
The Sabres acquired forward Ryan McLeod in a trade with the Oilers on Friday, getting an established NHL player who just experienced a long playoff run in exchange for one of the organization's top prospects.

ESPN NHL
Jul 04, 2024

Roslovic joining Hurricanes on 1-year, $2.8M deal
The Hurricanes have signed forward Jack Roslovic to a one-year, $2.8 million contract. Roslovic had nine goals and 31 points last season for the Blue Jackets and Rangers.

ESPN NHL
Jul 04, 2024

Stanley Cup winner Tarasenko signs with Detroit
The Detroit Red Wings signed Vladimir Tarasenko to a two-year deal and traded Robby Fabbri to the Ducks.

ESPN NHL
Jul 03, 2024

NHL free agency 2024: Grades for Tarasenko, Lindholm, Stephenson, more
We weigh in on the team fits and contract terms for the top deals of the summer.

ESPN NHL
Jul 03, 2024

NHL free agency tracker: Details on all the new deals this summer
Our updated list features details on every player signed, analysis of those moves and buzz on what could happen next.

ESPN NHL
Jul 03, 2024

Cup winner Vladimir Tarasenko signs with Detroit
The Detroit Red Wings signed Vladimir Tarasenko to a two-year deal and traded Robby Fabbri to the Ducks.

ESPN NHL
Jul 03, 2024

2024 NHL offseason trade tracker: Latest deals, grades, buzz
Stay up to date on all the moves this summer as all 32 teams re-shape their rosters for the 2024-25 NHL season.

ESPN NHL
Jul 03, 2024

Capitals retool to strike again in Ovechkin era
In the midst of overhauling the Washington Capitals this offseason, general manager Brian MacLellan received Alex Ovechkin's seal of approval.

ESPN NHL
Jul 03, 2024

2024 NHL betting: Odds to win Stanley Cup, conference
Betting odds and futures for every NHL team to win the 2025 Stanley Cup, their conference and their division.

ESPN NHL
Jul 03, 2024

Utah HC, Senators exchange prospects in trade
Two prospects found new homes, with the Senators acquiring Jan Jenik from the Utah Hockey Club in exchange for Egor Sokolov.

ESPN NHL
Jul 03, 2024

Kraken hire NHL's 1st woman assistant coach
The Seattle Kraken have hired Jessica Campbell as an assistant coach, making her the first woman behind a bench in NHL history.

ESPN NHL
Jul 03, 2024

Betting buzz: 76ers' move past Knicks in NBA title betting odds
The Philadelphia 76ers moved from 12-1 to 7-1 to win the NBA title after signing Paul George on Monday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 03, 2024

Hurricanes sign Carrier to 6-year, $12M contract
The Carolina Hurricanes signed free agent forward William Carrier to a six-year, $12 million contract Wednesday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 03, 2024

Betting buzz: 76ers moves past Knicks in NBA title betting odds
The Philadelphia 76ers moved from 12-1 to 7-1 to win the NBA title after signing Paul George on Monday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 03, 2024

Lundell, Panthers agree on 6-year, $30M deal
Anton Lundell and the Florida Panthers have agreed to a six-year, $30 million contract that ensures the Stanley Cup champions have all eight of their leading scorers from this past season back to defend the title.

ESPN NHL
Jul 03, 2024

NHL draft grades: Why the Sharks, Utah Hockey Club each get an A
With all 225 picks off the board -- in addition to several intriguing player trades -- it's time for all 32 GMs to be graded.

ESPN NHL
Jul 03, 2024

Winners, losers and surprises of the 2024 NHL draft
Now that all 225 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
Jul 02, 2024

Devils bring back Tatar with 1-year, $1.8M deal
The New Jersey Devils on Tuesday signed free-agent forward Tomas Tatar, 33, to a one-year contract, the team announced, reuniting the veteran with the club he played on from 2021 to 2023 after making two stops last season with Colorado and Seattle.

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2024

Lightning welcome Atkinson after contract buyout
The Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday signed free agent forward Cam Atkinson, 35, who saw his contract bought out by the Philadelphia Flyers last week just before the NHL draft, to a one-year contract worth $900,000, the team announced.

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2024

Celebrini to make Sharks or BU call 'pretty quick'
Macklin Celebrini, the No. 1 overall pick of the Sharks, said he'll make a decision on whether or not to join San Jose or head back to college "pretty quick."

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2024

Kraken trade Dumoulin to Ducks for 2026 pick
The Anaheim Ducks acquired defenseman Brian Dumoulin from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick in 2026 on Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2024

Hedman signs deal, hoping 'to retire as a Bolt'
Defenseman Victor Hedman is staying with the Tampa Bay Lightning on a four-year, $32 million contract, signed Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2024

Betting buzz: Bettors flock to Nashville Predators after big free agent spree
After big free agent signings, the Nashville Predators are drawing heavy action to win the Western Conference.

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2024

2024 NHL offseason moves: Fantasy impact of trades, signings
Fantasy hockey analysis of every major trade, signing, and role change from this year's NHL offseason moves.

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2024

Leafs sign free-agent G Stolarz, re-sign G Murray
The Maple Leafs signed free-agent goalie Anthony Stolarz to a two-year deal on Tuesday and re-signed fellow netminder Matt Murray on a one-year deal.

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2024

Blues add depth, deal for Faksa, 30, from Stars
The St. Louis Blues acquired veteran forward Radek Faksa -- a 30-year-old who spent his first nine seasons with the Dallas Stars, the franchise that drafted him in the first round in 2012 -- along with Mathieu Joseph from the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2024

Cup rematch, homecomings highlight NHL slate
The NHL's 1,312-game schedule for 2024-25, which was released Tuesday, opens with the Devils playing the Sabres on Oct. 4 in Prague, and closes with a six-game slate on April 17.

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2024

Lightning, Bruins, Devils among most creative NHL schedule release videos
The 2024-25 NHL regular season was released on Tuesday, resulting in teams revealing their season schedules in unique ways on social media.

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2024

Leafs re-sign goalie Murray for 2024-25 season
The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed goaltender Matt Murray to a one-year, $875,000 deal on Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2024

Will top closers Jansen, Scott be on the move?
Trade season is upon is, and Eric looks at which closers are on the rise and which would benefit from a trade.

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2024

Lightning D Hedman has new 4-year, $32M deal
Defenseman Victor Hedman is staying with the Tampa Bay Lightning on a four-year, $32 million contract, signed Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2024

Macklin Celebrini's family-centered journey to the top of the 2024 NHL draft class
From five-hour car rides, to countless other sacrifices, family is a big reason for the success of top NHL draft prospect Macklin Celebrini and his siblings.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2024

Busy Blackhawks add D Brodie with two-year pact
The Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night reached a two-year contract agreement with defenseman T.J. Brodie, capping off a busy free agency day for the rebuilding club, giving the 33-year-old veteran a deal that totals $7.5 million over two years.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2024

West champ Oilers add Skinner with one-year deal
Two days removed from seeing his contract bought out by the Buffalo Sabres, forward Jeff Skinner, 32, a six-time 20-goal scorer, agreed to a one-year deal with the Western Conference-champion Edmonton Oilers Monday, joining one of the NHL's top offenses.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2024

Blue Jackets add 'valuable experience' in Monahan
The Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday signed center Sean Monahan to a five-year, $27.5 million contract, the team announced, a contract that will carry a $5.5 million average annual value for a 29-year-old forward who finished last season in Winnipeg.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2024

Jayson Tatum joins biggest active contracts in NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL
The Boston Celtics forward's new deal joins a group of the largest contracts across North American sports.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2024

Canes retool defense, re-sign Slavin, add Walker
A day that started with the Carolina Hurricanes re-signing Jaccob Slavin and losing both Brady Skjei and Brent Pesce in free agency, continued with the club adding veteran blueliner Sean Walker, who played last year in Philadelphia and Colorado.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2024

Ex-Blackhawks execs reinstated from NHL ban
The NHL will allow three Chicago Blackhawks executives to seek employment in the league after being banned in October 2021 after an independent investigation into how they handled a sexual assault allegation in 2010.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2024

Stars run it back, give Duchene 1-year, $3M deal
The Dallas Stars Monday signed veteran forward Matt Duchene to a one-year, $3 million contract, bringing back the player who put the club in last season's Western Conference finals by scoring a double-overtime goal vs. the Colorado Avalanche in Round 2.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2024

LeBron and Bronny James lead list of notable father-son combos in sports
If LeBron James decides to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers, he and Bronny James will become the first father-son duo to be teammates in NBA history.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2024

Kings ink Foegele, Edmundson to multiyear deals
The Los Angeles Kings made their mark in free agency by signing forward Warren Foegele and defenseman Joel Edmundson to multiyear deals.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2024

Utah home debut, Panthers' party mark Oct. start
The NHL will open the 2024-25 season on Oct. 8, with the Utah Hockey Club making its home debut and the Panthers raising their first Stanley Cup banner.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2024

Canadiens sign Slafkovsky to 8-year extension
The Canadiens signed 20-year-old winger Juraj Slafkovsky to an eight-year extension worth $60.8 million. He had 20 goals and 50 points last season.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2024

Source: Sharks welcome Toffoli with 4-year deal
Looking to upgrade with some veteran offense in the midst of a rebuild, the San Jose Sharks signed veteran winger Tyler Toffoli to a four-year deal totaling $24 million, a source told ESPN on Monday, confirming multiple reports.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2024

Why the Reilly Smith swap is a win-win for Rangers, Penguins
An intra-divisional trade sees the former Golden Knights forward head to Broadway. We grade both GMs on their work.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2024

Did Capitals make the right move in dealing for Chychrun?
The former first-round pick is headed from Canada's capital to America's. How does he fit, and did the Caps send too much to the Sens?

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2024

Fantasy hockey best picks, analysis from the 2024 NHL Draft
The 2024 NHL Draft saw picks like Macklin Celebrini and Tij Iginla find new homes, but who's ready to contribute, and who should be stashed?

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2024

Flyers sign 'key piece' Michkov to entry-level deal
Matvei Michkov, the 2023 first-round pick of the Flyers who played in the KHL, signed an entry-level contract. Said GM Daniel Briere: "He will be a key piece to our future."

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2024

Isles dip into free agency waters, sign Duclair
Forward Anthony Declair, who had 24 goals and 42 points between the Sharks and Lightning last season, has signed a 4-year, $14M deal with the Islanders.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2024

Tom Brady to Tampa Bay? MJ to MiLB? Klay Thompson latest star to leave longtime team
We'll see Klay Thompson on the Dallas Mavericks roster, just like we saw Michael Jordan with the Wizards and Hank Aaron with the Brewers.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2024

Avalanche bringing back Drouin on 1-year deal
Jonathan Drouin took a team-friendly one-year deal to remain with the Avalanche, with whom he tallied a career-high 56 points in 79 games last season.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2024

Bruins ink top center Lindholm, D-man Zadorov
The Bruins signed top center Elias Lindholm and defenseman Nikita Zadorov at the start of free agency.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2024

Blackhawks' flurry includes Bertuzzi, Teravainen
The Blackhawks made a flurry of moves at the start of free agency, reaching deals with Tyler Bertuzzi, Teuvo Teravainen, Laurent Brossoit and Pat Maroon.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2024

Oilers get scoring help with Arvidsson addition
The Oilers addressed a need by signing forward Viktor Arvidsson to a 2-year, $8 million contract. He had six goals in an injury-shortened season with the Kings.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2024

Grades for Reinhart, Guentzel, Lindholm, more
We weigh in on the team fits and contract terms for the top deals of the summer.

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