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Bedard hoping to see a Chicago Blackhawks' reunion with Kane
On the day the Blackhawks star met with the media after signing his new contract, Chicago's Connor Bedard made his pitch to winger Patrick Kane to return to the club he began his NHL career with and chase another Stanley Cup.
Behind the scenes at the NHL Broadcast Training Camp
Who will be the next great hockey player turned analyst? We attended the latest training program in New York to find out.
2026 NHL free agency tracker: News, contracts, grades, buzz
Get up to speed on all the latest veteran additions teams are making beginning on June 30.
Blackhawks star Connor Bedard agrees to 5-year, $75M deal
Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard has agreed to a $75 million, five-year contract, completing a major offseason goal for the team.
Flyers, Jamie Drysdale agree to 4-year, $26 million deal
The Flyers have agreed to terms with defenseman Jamie Drysdale on a four-year contract worth $26 million.
Fantasy hockey rankings: Nathan MacKinnon, Connor McDavid lead 2026 rankings
After a busy NHL offseason, get ready for the 2026-27 fantasy hockey season with the top 250 rankings.
Blues sign recently acquired McMichael to 6-year, $40.5M deal
The St. Louis Blues have signed recently acquired forward Connor McMichael to a six-year, $40.5 million contract.
Wetzel: Inclusion of owner's family devalues Stanley Cup
Someone should have saved Tom Dundon from his decision to put his whole family on the Stanley Cup.
NHL releases expanded 84-game schedule for 2026-27 season
The NHL released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule Thursday, as the league expands its campaign from 82 to 84 games this season.
How Washington spent the past 20 years recruiting Alex Ovechkin
From the moment they drafted Ovechkin in 2004, Ted Leonsis and the Capitals organization have made it their goal to keep him in D.C. for his entire career.
Flyers make Trevor Zegras their highest-paid with 4-year deal
The Flyers re-signed Trevor Zegras to a four-year contract with an average annual value of $9.125 million, the team announced Wednesday.
Source: Jets, Perfetti avoid arbitration, agree to 5-year deal
The Winnipeg Jets and center Cole Perfetti have avoided salary arbitration with a new five-year, $30 million contract, an NHL source told ESPN.
Matthew Tkachuk: Markstrom the best guy to take the reins from Bobrovsky
Matthew Tkachuk: Markstrom the best guy to take the reins from Bobrovsky
Champion Hurricanes to open the NHL season against Panthers
The Hurricanes will raise their second Stanley Cup championship banner Sept. 29 before hosting the Panthers to kick off the NHL season.
Devils sign veteran forward Anthony Mantha to 2-year, $9.5M deal
The Devils have signed forward Anthony Mantha to a two-year contract worth $9.5 million, the team announced Wednesday.
Steve Yzerman abruptly steps down as Red Wings GM
Steve Yzerman abruptly stepped down as general manager of the Red Wings on Wednesday.
Sharks' Macklin Celebrini to be on EA Sports' 'NHL 27' cover
At age 20, Macklin Celebrini will be the youngest ever cover athlete for EA Sports' NHL series when it's released later this year.
Macklin Celebrini: Would consider discount to help Sharks
Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, eligible to sign an extension this offseason, would "100%" consider taking less than market value to help the team.
Macklin Celebrini on Sharks contract talks, Sidney Crosby and more
The 20-year-old superstar was revealed as the next cover athlete of the EA Sports NHL series.
Rangers avoid arbitration hearing, sign Braden Schneider
The New York Rangers and restricted free agent defenseman Braden Schneider, 24, agreed on a one-year contract ahead of their salary arbitration hearing, and an NHL source told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski on Monday that the deal is for $5.5 million.
Sabres hire adviser John Davidson, sign Peyton Krebs to deal
Veteran NHL executive John Davidson, who spent 18 seasons as president of the Blues, Blue Jackets and Rangers, has been hired by the Sabres as senior adviser.
Maple Leafs fire Hayley Wickenheiser amid front office purge
Assistant general manager Hayley Wickenheiser, one of the most decorated women's players of all time, was one of several executives fired by the Maple Leafs.
Winners and losers of the Leo Carlsson offer sheet saga
The Ducks decided to match the deal, thus retaining the young center -- and paying him $18 million annually the next five seasons.
Leo Carlsson reflects on record-setting offer sheet from Ducks
Leo Carlsson reflects on record-setting offer sheet from Ducks
Ducks match Flyers' five-year, $90M offer to Leo Carlsson
The Ducks have matched the Flyers' five-year offer sheet for star 21-year-old center Leo Carlsson that is worth an NHL-high $18 million per season.
How Makar, Hughes will reset the market for NHL defensemen
Some observers scoffed at the $12.5 million per year contract that Bowen Byram signed. Just wait.
Islanders launch fan design contest for 2027-28 third jersey
The Islanders announced Wednesday they are letting their fans design the team's new third jersey for the 2027-28 NHL season.
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard to miss start of season after shoulder surgery
Blackhawks star center Connor Bedard is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder.
Barrett Hayton to stay with Mammoth, can't be traded for year
The Mammoth on Wednesday matched the offer sheet the Devils presented to Barrett Hayton, then signed their forward to a one-year, $4.775 million deal.
Daniel Alfredsson exits Senators for rival Maple Leafs' staff
Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson is leaving to join the rival Maple Leafs as an associate coach, the Leafs announced Tuesday.
NHL free agency 2026: Grades, fits for all the big signings
With free agency underway, we're handing out marks for all of the big deals around the league.
Giroux, about to start 20th season, re-signs with Senators
Ottawa on Tuesday re-signed star forward Claude Giroux, 38, who scored a career-high 35 goals in 2022-23, his first season with the Senators, to a one-year contract with a $2 million salary that can be worth up to $5 million in bonuses.
Judging overreactions to the first wave of 2026 NHL free agency
The hockey world is dishing out hot takes aplenty this month. We sort out which ones have merit.
Flames sign Simon Nemec to 5-year, $36.25M deal
The Calgary Flames signed defenseman Simon Nemec to a five-year contract worth $36.25 million on Monday.
Alex Ovechkin not sure when he's done, wife says maybe 2 years
Alex Ovechkin won't commit to this being his last season, saying his wife said one year, maybe two.
Anaheim Ducks re-sign Pavel Mintyukov to five-year contract
Restricted free agent defenseman Pavel Mintyukov, who has 17 goals and 52 assists over 204 games in his first three seasons, signed a five-year contract extension Sunday worth $36 million with the Anaheim Ducks, a source told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski.
Stars forward Jason Robertson files for salary arbitration
Stars winger Jason Robertson, Dallas' leading scorer who declined a long-term contract with the Seattle Kraken in a potential sign-and-trade deal, filed for salary arbitration Sunday.
Predators give newly acquired Mavrik Bourque six-year deal
The Nashville Predators signed center Mavrik Bourque, 24, to a six-year, $33 million contract Saturday, three days after acquiring the restricted free agent from the Dallas Stars following a season in which he posted 20 goals and 21 assists in 82 games.
Chase Stillman signs one-year deal with Detroit Red Wings
Forward Chase Stillman, 23, a St. Louis native and 2021 first-round pick of the New Jersey Devils, secured a one-year, two-way contract with Detroit on Sunday, a deal that will be worth $850,000 at the NHL level should he make the Red Wings roster.
Gavin McKenna signs 3-year, entry-level deal with Toronto
The Maple Leafs have inked Gavin McKenna, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL draft, to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Flyers tender offer sheet to Ducks star Leo Carlsson
The Flyers said Friday that they have tendered an offer to sheet to Anaheim Ducks star center Leo Carlsson for a five-year deal that's worth $18 million annually.
Stars' Jamie Benn returning for 18th season with franchise
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn is returning for an 18th season with the only team he has ever played for in his NHL career.
How the Capitals won the offseason -- and Ovechkin's return
A three-word social media video signaled the Great 8's return. But the Caps had been quite busy well before that.
James Dolan puts 32-year-old son Quentin in charge of Rangers
James Dolan, executive chairman of MSG Sports, has given day-to-day operations of the New York Rangers to his 32-year-old son Quentin Dolan, the team announced mmFriday.
NHL free agency 2026: Which players improved their fantasy hockey potential?
What are the fantasy hockey implications of every big move in the NHL this offseason? Find out here.
Wild trade for Blake Coleman, Olli Maatta from Flames
The Wild were busy in re-signing their own free agents and acquiring forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta in a trade with the Flames.
Gavin McKenna excited to step onto the ice as a Maple Leaf
Gavin McKenna excited to step onto the ice as a Maple Leaf
Ovechkin returning for 22nd season with Capitals on 1-year deal
NHL career goals leader Alex Ovechkin will return for the 2026-27 season with the Capitals.
Lightning sign defenseman John Carlson on two-year deal
The Lightning have signed coveted free agent John Carlson to a two-year deal to fill the need on the right side of their defense.
GM: Capitals still have cap room, roster space for Ovechkin
Capitals general manager Chris Patrick told ESPN that his club has room in its lineup and under the salary cap to bring back captain Alex Ovechkin, despite adding several high-profile names through trades and free agency.