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Hurricanes F Jackson Blake signs 8-year, $45M extension
Carolina Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake has signed an eight-year, $45 million contract extension with the team. The deal, announced late Thursday night, will begin in the 2026-27 season. Blake, who ...
Jul 25, 2025
Canada hockey players acquitted in sexual assault case
Five former members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team were acquitted of all charges Thursday in a sexual assault trial in London, Ontario. Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia of the Ontario...
Jul 24, 2025
Kraken, RW Kaapo Kakko agree to three-year deal
The Seattle Kraken liked what they saw in the 49 games that right winger Kaapo Kakko played for them last season. On Tuesday, the franchise and the 24-year-old Finnish forward agreed to a three-year c...
Jul 23, 2025
Report: Flyers' top draft pick Porter Martone to play at Michigan St.
Porter Martone, selected No. 6 overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2025 NHL Draft, will delay signing to play for Michigan State in the 2025-26 season, Sportsnet reported Monday. The Canada nati...
Jul 21, 2025
Jets F Gabriel Vilardi signs 6-year, $45M extension
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi signed a six-year, $45 million contract extension, avoiding arbitration. The 25-year-old restricted free agent's annual salary of $7.5 million represents a raise ...
Jul 19, 2025
Yegor Chinakhov's agent on trade request: ‘It’s all about the coach’
Yegor Chinakhov's agent doubled down on the notion that the Columbus Blue Jackets' coach, Dean Evason, is the reason the 24-year-old forward requested a trade. "(Chinakhov) is comfortable with this te...
Jul 19, 2025
Jaroslav Halak announces retirement from NHL after 17 seasons
Goaltender Jaroslav Halak officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 17 seasons on Friday, more than two years removed from his last game. Halak, 40, last played a game on April 13, 2023, ...
Jul 18, 2025
Maple Leafs acquire F Dakota Joshua from Canucks
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft. Joshua, 29, recorded 14 points (seven goals, se...
Jul 18, 2025
Ducks ink G Lukas Dostal to five-year contract extension
Goaltender Lukas Dostal reached a five-year contract extension to remain with the Anaheim Ducks, the team announced Thursday. Per The Athletic, the deal is for $32.5 million and carries a $6.5 average...
Jul 17, 2025
Blue Jackets F Yegor Chinakhov requests trade
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov has requested a trade from the team, citing conflict with head coach Dean Evason. The Russian player announced his wish in a statement released Thursday o...
Jul 17, 2025
