COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Rick Bowness was enjoying time on his boat in Florida when he received a call from Don Waddell on Monday afternoon. Bowness thought the call from the Columbus Blue Jackets president of hockey operations and general manager was about a player Bowness once coached. It turned out to be something else […]
MILAN (AP) — Olympic organizers are “100%” confident the NHL won’t pull out of the Milan Cortina Games with the new ice hockey arena finally ready. Or almost. Construction delays and other concerns about the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena have drawn headlines for weeks ahead of the NHL returning to the Winter Olympics for the […]
USA Hockey announced a 25-man roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday (January 2), marking the return of NHL players to the tournament after absences in 2018 and 2022. The lineup draws heavily from the silver-medal squad at the 2024 4 Nations Face-Off. General manager Bill Guerin, assisted by executive director David Poile, prioritized […]
USA Hockey officially unveiled the 25-player men’s ice hockey roster for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy. This marks the highly anticipated return of NHL players to Olympic competition after a 12-year hiatus since 2014. The squad features 21 returnees from the recent 4 Nations Face-Off, plus four additions, including Quinn Hughes, […]
The Colorado Avalanche have secured their top-line right winger for the long haul. On Thursday, the team announced that forward Martin Necas has signed an eight-year contract extension. This deal will ensure that the 26-year-old will remain a significant part of the Avs as they chase Stanley Cup glory. Details about the deal Martin Necas […]
The Florida Panthers have secured a key piece of their championship roster, signing defenseman Niko Mikkola to an eight-year contract extension, as announced by general manager Bill Zito on Thursday. While financial details were not disclosed, the deal, which begins in the 2026-27 season, highlights the team’s commitment to maintaining their defensive core as they […]
In a touching gesture, the Pittsburgh Penguins have signed legendary goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury with a professional tryout contract (PTO) on Friday. Fleury will play in Pittsburgh Penguins’ pre-season game on September 27 in the National Hockey League (NHL). Having made his NHL debut in 2003, Fleury spent 13 of his 22 NHL seasons at Pittsburgh […]
Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild superstar has reportedly rejected an eight-year, $128 million contract offer from the team, according to NHL insider. The proposed deal, which would have carried an average annual value (AAV) of $16 million, was set to become the richest contract in the history of NHL. Notably, Alex Ovechkin’s 13-year, $124 million agreement […]
Mitch Marner says emotional goodbye to Toronto as Maple Leafs prepare for new era without star winger (Credit: Getty Images) Mitch Marner’s impending departure from the Toronto Maple Leafs, added an emotional twist to the 2025 offseason. As for many years, Marner has been a mainstay in Toronto’s top lines, producing two-way play of the […]
CHICAGO (AP) — Shane Wright scored twice, Adam Larsson had a goal and two assists, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 on Tuesday night. Matty Beniers had a goal and an assist, Jordan Eberle and Jared McCann also scored, and Andre Burakovsky had two assits for the Kraken, who trailed by two […]
