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ESPN NHL
Aug 19, 2025

Kane among several eyeing Team USA roster spot
Red Wings star Patrick Kane is one of several players attending the U.S. men's Olympic orientation camp with the hope of making the 2026 team.

ESPN NHL
Aug 19, 2025

Blues bringing in forward Lucic, 37, for tryout
Forward Milan Lucic, 37, out of the NHL since 2023, is being brought in by the Blues for a tryout.

ESPN NHL
Aug 19, 2025

Kane among several eying U.S. hockey roster spot
Red Wings star Patrick Kane is one of several players attending the U.S. men's Olympic orientation camp with the hope of making the team 2026 team.

ESPN NHL
Aug 16, 2025

The Hockey Diversity Alliance turns 5: Challenges, triumphs, what's next
What started as a group chat in 2020 has become a force for change in expanding hockey to underserved communities.

ESPN NHL
Aug 13, 2025

Lightning's home now Benchmark International
The home of the Tampa Bay Lightning has a new name, Benchmark International Arena, after the NHL team unveiled a multiyear agreement Wednesday with the mergers and acquisitions company.

ESPN NHL
Aug 13, 2025

EA Sports NHL 26 to use real player data from NHL EDGE in game
EA Sports has partnered with the NHL in an effort to make players behave more realistically.

ESPN NHL
Aug 12, 2025

'Era of Orange': Panthers, Flyers top NHL teams acknowledging Swift's new album
A plethora of squads around the NHL creatively posted about the announcement of Swift's new album.

ESPN NHL
Aug 12, 2025

Venmo requests and death threats: Heckling in the digital sports betting age
Being an athlete in the public eye can have its perks, but also many challenges. The most recent one? Bettors requesting money if they aren't getting the wins.

ESPN NHL
Aug 11, 2025

Kraken defenseman Evans agrees to 2-year deal
Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans agreed to a two-year contract extension, which carries a $2.05 million average annual value and runs through 2026-27.

ESPN NHL
Aug 11, 2025

Sens purchase 11 acres, inch closer to new arena
The Senators have reached an agreement on the purchase and sale of land parcels totaling 11 acres at LeBreton Flats, located just west of Parliament Hill in Ottawa. It's a significant step in relocating from their current arena in Kanata, Ontario.

ESPN NHL
Aug 11, 2025

Matthew and Brady Tkachuk on Olympic gold, Canada rivalry and new NHL CBA
What's it like being on the cover of a video game with their dad? And what are their thoughts on the Winter Games?

ESPN NHL
Aug 08, 2025

Tkachuk: Could miss 2 or 3 months with surgery
Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk said he remains undecided about getting surgery before the season but acknowledged he could miss significant time should he require it.

ESPN NHL
Aug 07, 2025

Mammoth file lawsuit against bag manufacturer
The owners of the NHL's Utah Mammoth have filed a lawsuit against a hockey equipment bag manufacturer to settle a trademark dispute.

ESPN NHL
Aug 06, 2025

Keith Tkachuk on Matthew, Brady, Olympic gold and his Hall of Fame snub
"There's nothing better than seeing your kids do what they love to do best," Tkachuk said of his All-Star sons.

ESPN NHL
Aug 06, 2025

NHL 26 reveals Matthew Tkachuk as cover star and sets release date
EA Sports' next hockey game is officially revealed.

ESPN NHL
Aug 05, 2025

Kraken mascot has run-in with bear at video shoot
Kraken forward John Hayden and the team's blue-haired troll mascot had a close call with a grizzly bear during a promotional video shoot in Alaska.

ESPN NHL
Aug 05, 2025

Goals king Ovechkin finds partner for movie rights
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's goal-scoring king, has partnered with a technology company to produce a movie, series or documentary about his career.

ESPN NHL
Aug 04, 2025

Islanders sign top pick Schaefer to entry level deal
The New York Islanders have signed No. 1 draft pick Matthew Schaefer to a three-year, entry-level contract.

ESPN NHL
Aug 04, 2025

Robert Fleming, 'Miracle on Ice' chairman, dies
Robert Fleming, the chairman of the U.S. Olympic Ice Hockey committee for the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" gold medal-winning team at the Lake Placid Olympics, has died at the age of 97.

ESPN NHL
Aug 02, 2025

Laferriere, Kings agree to 3-year, $12.3M deal
Forward Alex Laferriere has agreed to a three-year, $12.3 million deal to stay with the Kings.

ESPN NHL
Aug 01, 2025

Gaudreau Family 5K raises $500K for playground
The first 5K held in the memory of John and Matthew Gaudreau helped raise more than $500,000, enough to break ground later this year on an accessible playground at the special education school where the hockey players' mother works.

ESPN NHL
Aug 01, 2025

South Carolina to Illinois: SportsCenter's 50-in-50 Week 6 quiz
From Florida to North Carolina, the "SportsCenter" 50 state tour continues. We're back for our penultimate quiz of the summer.

ESPN NHL
Aug 01, 2025

Texas to Pennsylvania: Can you ace the last 'SportsCenter' 50-in-50 quiz?
Close out the "SportsCenter" 50-state road trip with nine questions from the Lone Star State to the Keystone State and several in between.

ESPN NHL
Jul 31, 2025

Kaepernick, Lynch join hockey diversity event
Former NFL players Colin Kaepernick and Marshawn Lynch are turning their attention to boosting diversity and inclusion in hockey.

ESPN NHL
Jul 31, 2025

Sabres sign G Levi to 2-year, $1.625M contract
Restricted free agent goaltender Devon Levi has signed a two-year contract worth $1.625 million with the Sabres.

ESPN NHL
Jul 30, 2025

Jets' Dylan Samberg signs three-year extension
Restricted free-agent defenseman Dylan Samberg avoided a salary arbitration hearing and signed a three-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 30, 2025

Jets' Samberg signs 3-year contract extension
Restricted free-agent defenseman Dylan Samberg avoided a salary arbitration hearing and signed a three-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 30, 2025

Sabres, KeyBank Center extend arena rights deal
The Buffalo Sabres' home arena will continue being called the KeyBank Center after the two sides announced a 10-year naming rights extension.

ESPN NHL
Jul 28, 2025

Caps C Backstrom to resume hockey in Sweden
After missing the entire last season and a majority of the 2023-24 season with a nagging him injury, ex-Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom will resume his hockey career in his native Sweden with Brynas IF.

ESPN NHL
Jul 27, 2025

Sabres avoid salary arbitration with D Timmins
The Buffalo Sabres avoided a salary arbitration hearing with Conor Timmins by signing the newly acquired defenseman to a two-year, $4.4 million contract on Sunday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 26, 2025

Blackhawks sign G Soderblom to 2-yr. extension
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed goaltender Arvid Soderblom to a two-year, $5.5 million extension, the team announced Saturday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 25, 2025

Ohio to Virginia: SportsCenter's 50-in-50 Week 5 quiz
Did someone say sports trivia? As "SportsCenter" continues its summer road trip, we're back for our fifth "state check."

ESPN NHL
Jul 25, 2025

Hurricanes lock in Blake with 8-year, $45M deal
Jackson Blake, coming off a rookie season in which he had 17 goals and 17 assists, signed an eight-year, $45 million contract extension with the Hurricanes.

ESPN NHL
Jul 24, 2025

Judge acquits players in Canada hockey trial
A judge acquitted five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team in their sexual assault case.

ESPN NHL
Jul 24, 2025

Canada hockey trial judge: Onus of proof not met
An Ontario judge is delivering her ruling in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team, saying she did not find the complainant's testimony to be credible.

ESPN NHL
Jul 24, 2025

NHL Power Rankings: Summer storylines for all 32 teams
It's the midsummer edition! Who's next on the list after the Panthers and Oilers?

ESPN NHL
Jul 23, 2025

PWHL's Fleet sign ex-AHL player Sparre as coach
The Boston Fleet have hired Kris Sparre as the second head coach in the PWHL franchise's history.

ESPN NHL
Jul 23, 2025

Who are the longest-tenured players in every major league?
LeBron James is one of the longest-tenured players in sports. Find out who else makes the list in MLB, WNBA, NFL, NWSL, MLS and NHL.

ESPN NHL
Jul 22, 2025

Kraken sign forward Kakko to three-year contract
Forward Kaapo Kakko signed a three-year contract with the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday with an average annual value of $4.525 million.

ESPN NHL
Jul 22, 2025

Best of the rest: Who's left in NHL free agency?
Most of the NHL free agent deals are handed out July 1. But there are still some players left -- here are the top remaining unrestricted free agents.

ESPN NHL
Jul 22, 2025

Free agency tracker: Updated list of the summer signings
Our updated list features details on every player signed beginning on June 30.

ESPN NHL
Jul 21, 2025

Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl play in beer league game
The Edmonton Oilers stars, not exactly playing at top intensity, suited up at Magna Centre in Newmarket, Ontario for a Wednesday pickup game.

ESPN NHL
Jul 18, 2025

Jets, Vilardi reach 6-year, $45 million extension
The Winnipeg Jets locked up forward Gabriel Vilardi on Friday, signing the forward to a six-year extension worth $45 million.

ESPN NHL
Jul 18, 2025

Goalie Halak retires from NHL after 17 seasons
Goaltender Jaroslav Halak officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 17 seasons Friday, more than two years removed from his last game.

ESPN NHL
Jul 18, 2025

'Rudy' or 'Hoosiers'? Indiana fan poll highlights SportsCenter's 50-in-50 Week 4 quiz
"SportsCenter" is continuing its journey across America -- and we're continuing to test your state-specific sports knowledge with our Week 4 quiz.

ESPN NHL
Jul 17, 2025

Ducks sign top goalie Dostal to 5-year extension
Lukas Dostal, who went 23-23-7 with one shutout and a 3.10 GAA last season, has reached a five-year contract extension with the Ducks, the team announced Thursday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 17, 2025

Blue Jackets forward Chinakhov requests trade
Blue Jackets right wing Yegor Chinakhov, the No. 21 pick in the 2020 NHL draft, has requested a trade.

ESPN NHL
Jul 17, 2025

How Gavin McKenna's Penn State commitment shifted the NHL prospect landscape
The top prospect for the 2026 draft is headed to Happy Valley after starring in Western Canada.

ESPN NHL
Jul 16, 2025

NHL schedule release: Bruins, Penguins, Maple Leafs and more lead top reveals
Here are all the NHL schedule release videos posted by teams on Wednesday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 16, 2025

NHL releases full 82-game schedule for '25-26
The NHL released the full 2025-26 schedule, the final 82-game season before the new CBA kicks in and increases it to 84.

ESPN NHL
Jul 16, 2025

Ex-goalie, coach, exec Wayne Thomas dies at 77
Wayne Thomas, who played in goal primarily for the Rangers and went on to have a career as an assistant coach and longtime Sharks executive, has died at age 77.

ESPN NHL
Jul 15, 2025

Blackhawks reach deal with No. 3 pick Frondell
The Blackhawks agreed on Tuesday to a three-year, entry-level contract with Anton Frondell, who was the No. 3 overall pick in last month's draft.

ESPN NHL
Jul 15, 2025

Sabres give defenseman Byram 2-year extension
The Buffalo Sabres have signed restricted free-agent defenseman Bowen Byram to a two-year, $12.5-million contract extension, as speculation continues about his future with the team.

ESPN NHL
Jul 14, 2025

Panthers to raise 2nd Stanley Cup banner Oct. 7
The Florida Panthers will raise their second Stanley Cup banner on Oct. 7 to kick off the 2025-26 NHL season ahead of their opener against the Chicago Blackhawks.

ESPN NHL
Jul 14, 2025

New rules for EBUGs? 84 games? What to know about the NHL's new CBA
There's labor peace in hockey through 2030. Here are the new tweaks on the way starting in 2026-27.

ESPN NHL
Jul 13, 2025

Pavelski wins Tahoe tournament; Barkley is 69th
Former NHL player Joe Pavelski won the American Century Championship on Sunday, closing with an eagle in a wire-to-wire victory in the celeb event.

ESPN NHL
Jul 13, 2025

Pens acquire goalie Silovs in trade with Canucks
The Penguins shored up the goaltending position, acquiring Arturs Silovs from the Canucks in exchange for forward Chase Stillman and a 2027 fourth-round pick.

ESPN NHL
Jul 11, 2025

Georgia to California: SportsCenter's 50-in-50 Week 3 quiz
Did someone say sports trivia? As "SportsCenter" continues its summer road trip, we're back for our third "state check."

ESPN NHL
Jul 10, 2025

Sharks obtain forward Reaves in trade with Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded rugged forward Ryan Reaves to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday for defenseman Henry Thrun.

ESPN NHL
Jul 10, 2025

Avs defenseman Manson signs 2-year extension
The Avalanche signed defenseman Josh Manson to a two-year contract extension through 2027-28 on Thursday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 10, 2025

Stars ship Dumba to Pens for Kolyachonok, pick
The Stars and Penguins swapped defensemen Thursday with Dallas sending Matt Dumba to Pittsburgh in return for Vladislav Kolyachonok and a 2028 second-round pick.

ESPN NHL
Jul 10, 2025

Panthers bring back Samoskevich on 1-year deal
The two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers have re-signed forward Mackie Samoskevich to a one-year deal, the team announced Thursday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 10, 2025

From adding talent to losing captains: NHL teams that changed the most this offseason
From the Sharks to the Stars, here are 12 teams most impacted by offseason moves -- for better and for worse.

ESPN NHL
Jul 09, 2025

Devin Booker's new deal joins biggest active contracts in NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL
The Phoenix Suns shooting guard's deal gives him the richest average salary in NBA history.

ESPN NHL
Jul 09, 2025

Rankings: Top players for 2025-26
Start preparing for 2025-26 fantasy hockey drafts, with rankings for the top players broken down by position.

ESPN NHL
Jul 09, 2025

Fantasy hockey rankings: Top players for 2025-26
Start preparing for 2025-26 fantasy hockey drafts, with rankings for the top players broken down by position.

ESPN NHL
Jul 08, 2025

Lightning trade top prospect Howard to Oilers
The Lightning traded reigning Hobey Baker award winner Isaac Howard to the Oilers Tuesday for prospect center Sam O'Reilly.

ESPN NHL
Jul 08, 2025

Avalanche add ex-Kraken coach Hakstol to staff
The Avalanche added former Seattle head coach Dave Hakstol to their staff Tuesday as an assistant to boost a power-play unit that struggled in the postseason.

ESPN NHL
Jul 08, 2025

Likely top NHL pick McKenna commits to Penn St.
Gavin McKenna, 17, the projected No. 1 pick of the 2026 NHL draft, is committing to Penn State, he announced on SportsCenter Tuesday, telling ESPN that he feels "this is the next step in my development to reach my ultimate goal of playing in the NHL."

ESPN NHL
Jul 08, 2025

NHL, PA extend CBA, with 84 games, through '30
The NHL and NHL Players' Association have ratified their four-year extension of the CBA, which includes an 84-game regular season, through 2030.

ESPN NHL
Jul 08, 2025

?? Free agency: Grades, fits for biggest signings
With free agency underway, we're handing out marks for all of the big deals around the league.

ESPN NHL
Jul 08, 2025

Who had the NHL's best offseason? Grades for all 32 teams
How well has each GM done so far this summer? The grades are in, from one A down to a D.

ESPN NHL
Jul 07, 2025

'Workhorse' York nets five-year deal from Flyers
Defenseman Cam York, 25, and the Philadelphia Flyers agreed to terms Monday on a five-year contract worth $25.75 million, a price that could turn out to be a bargain with the salary-cap limit rising from $88 million last year to $113.5 million by 2027-28.

ESPN NHL
Jul 07, 2025

'Gritty' McBain secures 5-year deal from Mammoth
The Utah Mammoth re-signed center Jack McBain, 25, who set a career high of 27 points while playing in all 82 games last season, to a five-year contract worth $21.25 million on Monday, a deal that will count $4.25 million annually against the salary cap.

ESPN NHL
Jul 07, 2025

Johnson, 2-time Cup winner with Lightning, retires
Former Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson, 34, announced his retirement after playing 13 NHL seasons and winning the Stanley Cup twice with the Tampa Bay Lightning, explaining in a Monday social media post that "I'm ready for what's next."

ESPN NHL
Jul 07, 2025

York returning to Flyers on 5-year, $25.75M deal
Restricted free agent defenseman Cam York, who has 77 points in 235 games for the Flyers, has agreed to a five-year contract with the team worth $25.75 million.

ESPN NHL
Jul 07, 2025

Reports: York, Flyers reach 5-year, $25.75M deal
Defenseman Cam York, who has 77 points in 235 games for the Flyers, has agreed to a five-year contract with the team worth $25.75 million, according to reports.

ESPN NHL
Jul 05, 2025

?? Free agency: Grades, fits for big signings
With free agency underway, we're handing out marks for all of the big deals around the league.

ESPN NHL
Jul 05, 2025

NHL offseason trade grades: Report cards on Miller, Marner, Dobson, more
As major deals happen this offseason, our reporters will grade both GMs.

ESPN NHL
Jul 04, 2025

From New York to Michigan: SportsCenter's 50-in-50 Week 2 quiz
You say you're a fan, but how well do you know your state sports trivia? Cue our second "state check" of the summer.

ESPN NHL
Jul 03, 2025

Fantasy impact of faces in new places: Marner, Ehlers, Gibson and more
Fantasy hockey impact of players on the move, and the prime roles that open up, as NHL free agency gets moving.

ESPN NHL
Jul 03, 2025

NHL free agency 2025: Signing grades for Ehlers, Burns, Granlund, more
With free agency underway, we're handing out marks for all of the big deals around the league.

ESPN NHL
Jul 03, 2025

Canes sign coveted Ehlers to 6-year, $51M deal
The Carolina Hurricanes have made their splashy offseason signing, inking forward Nik Ehlers to a six-year, $51 million contract on Thursday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 03, 2025

Sharks add veteran D Orlov for 2 years, $13M
The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Dmitry Orlov to a 2-year, $13 million contract, the team announced Thursday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 03, 2025

Sharks sign D Orlov to 2-year, $13M contract
The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Dmitry Orlov to a 2-year, $13 million contract, the team announced Thursday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 03, 2025

Sharks sign veteran D Orlov to 2-year, $13M deal
The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Dmitry Orlov to a 2-year, $13 million contract, the team announced Thursday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 03, 2025

The four biggest lessons of the 2025 NHL free agency first wave
Why did so many players simply re-sign instead of exploring the market? Here are 2025's hottest hockey trends.

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2025

Avs sign veteran defenseman Burns to 1-year deal
Six-time NHL All-Star and 2017 Norris Trophy winner Brent Burns signed a one-year contract Wednesday with the Colorado Avalanche.

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2025

Jets add Nyquist on 1-year, $3.25 million deal
Veteran forward Gustav Nyquist signed a one-year contract worth $3.25 million with the Jets on Wednesday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2025

Off breakout '25, Suter joins Blues on 2-year deal
Pius Suter, who is coming off the strongest season of his career, is headed to St. Louis on a two-year deal worth $4.125 annually.

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2025

Gulutzan: Stars were right to fire me in 2013
Glen Gulutzan believes the Stars have twice made the right decision about his coaching career, first not keeping him as their head coach 12 years ago and now bringing him back in that same role.

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2025

NHL free agency tracker: Updated list of the summer signings
Our updated list features details on every player signed beginning on June 30.

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2025

Penguins sign F Anthony Mantha, two others
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced the signings of forwards Anthony Mantha and Rafael Harvey-Pinard and defenseman Phil Kemp on Wednesday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2025

Sabres to match any Byram offer sheet, GM says
The Sabres will match any offer sheet to retain defenseman Bowen Byram but will entertain trade offers, GM Kevyn Adams said.

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2025

NHL players get green light to play in '26 Games
NHL players will be allowed to participate in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics after league and international officials finalized an agreement Wednesday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2025

NHL players get OK to participate in '26 Olympics
NHL players will be allowed to participate in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics after league and international officials finalized an agreement Wednesday.

ESPN NHL
Jul 02, 2025

Oilers add depth, sign Mangiapane to 2-year deal
The Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night signed forward Andrew Mangiapane, 29, to a two-year contract that carries an average annual value of $3.6 million, the club announced, adding a veteran who might be able to fill the slot left behind by Corey Perry.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2025

Marner thrilled to be with 'unbelievable' Knights
Mitch Marner, 28, who spent nine seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs before joining the Vegas Golden Knights this week, told reporters Tuesday in Nevada that, with his family, "this is the place we want to be" now that his eight-year deal is finalized.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2025

Allen stays with N.J.; Devils add Brown, Dadonov
The Devils and veteran goaltender Jake Allen, one of the top netminders in this summer's free agent class, agreed Tuesday to a five-year deal for him to stay in New Jersey.

ESPN NHL
Jul 01, 2025

Sources: Hurricanes acquire Miller from Rangers
The New York Rangers continued a reshape of their roster on Tuesday night, dealing defenseman K'Andre Miller to the Metropolitan Division-rival Hurricanes, and in return, Carolina acquired a 2026 first- and second-round pick for the 25-year-old veteran.

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