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Maple Leafs pick F Gavin McKenna No. 1 in NHL draft
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 overall pick of the NHL draft on Friday in Buffalo, N.Y.The 18-year-old McKenna was widely expected to be the top pick after a sta...
Jun 26, 2026
Sabres acquire Olen Zellweger from Ducks in draft-day deal
Defenseman Olen Zellweger is a member of the Buffalo Sabres following a trade with the Anaheim Ducks on Friday.In exchange, the Ducks receive a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and Anton Wahlbe...
Jun 26, 2026
Avalanche re-sign D Brett Kulak, D Brent Burns
The Colorado Avalanche announced contract extensions Friday for defensemen Brett Kulak and Brent Burns.Kulak, 32, signed a five-year extension through 2030-31 for a reported $22.5 million ($4.5 millio...
Jun 26, 2026
Leafs trade G Samuel Ersson to Sens for 5th-rounder
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired a 2027 fifth-round draft pick from the Ottawa Senators on Friday in exchange for the rights to goaltender Samuel Ersson.It's a quick flip for the Leafs, who acquired E...
Jun 26, 2026
Canadiens acquire F Brett Berard from Rangers
The Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Brett Berard from the New York Rangers on Friday in exchange for defenseman prospect William Trudeau.Berard, 23, was held off the scoresheet in 13 games last se...
Jun 26, 2026
Report: Senators close to 4-year deal with D Jordan Spence
Restricted free agent defenseman Jordan Spence is close to signing a four-year, $20 million contract with the Senators, the Ottawa Citizen reported Friday.Spence, 25, recorded 31 points (seven goals, ...
Jun 26, 2026
Islanders re-sign D Tony DeAngelo to 2-year contract
The New York Islanders re-signed veteran defenseman Tony DeAngelo to a two-year contract on Friday.Terms were not disclosed, however multiple reports put the value of the deal at $4.5 million per seas...
Jun 26, 2026
Blue Jackets acquire F Valeri Nichushkin from Avs for 3 picks
The Colorado Avalanche traded forward Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday in exchange for three draft picks, including one in this week's draft.Colorado received a 2026 second-r...
Jun 25, 2026
Gavin McKenna headlines, trades could dominate 2026 NHL Draft
The Gavin McKenna draft has finally arrived.McKenna, the latest can't-miss kid, is pegged to be the first player chosen by the Toronto Maple Leafs when this year's NHL draft begins Friday in Buffalo.M...
Jun 25, 2026
Penguins acquire F Hendrix Lapierre from Capitals
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forward Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals on Thursday.The Capitals received a 2027 third-round draft pick and a 2028 fifth-round selection in exchange.Lapi...
Jun 25, 2026
