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ESPN NHL
Oct 10, 2025

Bettman: Sabres have chance to host '28 Classic
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says there is a good chance the league in 2028 will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its annual Winter Classic in the place where the outdoor event first launched -- Orchard Park, New York.

ESPN NHL
Oct 10, 2025

NHL suspends Isles' Drouin for cross-checking
Islanders winger Jonathan Drouin has been suspended one game for cross-checking Pittsburgh's Connor Dewar in the head late in Thursday night's game against the Penguins.

ESPN NHL
Oct 10, 2025

?? Predicting where every team finishes this season
As the season begins, we reveal which teams will make the Stanley Cup Final, the playoffs and the draft lottery.

ESPN NHL
Oct 10, 2025

NHL breakout tiers: From Nazar to Snuggerud to Peterka, players set to level up
From players with new linemates to young stars set to hit superstardom to enticing rookies, watch out for this group.

ESPN NHL
Oct 10, 2025

Isles praise Schaefer after 'really good' NHL debut
New York Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer didn't waste time making a first impression.

ESPN NHL
Oct 10, 2025

Sullivan earns 'humbling' first win with Rangers
The significance of the Rangers' 4-0 win over Buffalo wasn't lost on Mike Sullivan, who called his first victory as the team's head coach "humbling."

ESPN NHL
Oct 10, 2025

Miller scores twice in 'exceptional' Canes debut
K'Andre Miller twice found the net in Carolina's 6-3 season-opening win against the Devils on Thursday night, showing a glimpse of the potential that enticed the Hurricanes to acquire him from the Rangers and sign him to a long-term deal.

ESPN NHL
Oct 09, 2025

Acquitted McLeod joins KHL's Avangard Omsk
Michael McLeod, one of five Hockey Canada players who were found not guilty of sexual assault charges in July, has signed a three-year contract with Avangard Omsk of the KHL.

ESPN NHL
Oct 09, 2025

How the Ducks are building a new Western power
After patiently developing a collection of impressive young talent, the ingredients are now there to contend.

ESPN NHL
Oct 08, 2025

Eichel lands 8-year extension with Golden Knights
Jack Eichel has signed an eight-year contract extension with the Vegas Golden Knights that carries a $13.5 million average annual value.

ESPN NHL
Oct 08, 2025

Sources: Eichel lands 8-year extension with Vegas
Jack Eichel and the Golden Knights have agreed to an eight-year extension that carries a $13.5 million average annual value, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NHL
Oct 08, 2025

Sharks without captain for 1st time since '14-'15
The Sharks will not have a designated captain, instead rotating among alternates Tyler Toffoli, Macklin Celebrini, Barclay Goodrow, Mario Ferraro and Alexander Wennberg.

ESPN NHL
Oct 08, 2025

Wyshynski predicts every NHL team's finish in 2025-26
As the season begins, we reveal which teams will make the Stanley Cup Final, the playoffs and the draft lottery.

ESPN NHL
Oct 08, 2025

Jets lock up forward Connor with $96M extension
The Winnipeg Jets have signed star forward Kyle Connor to an eight-year, $96 million extension, the team announced on Wednesday.

ESPN NHL
Oct 08, 2025

Oilers follow McDavid extension with Ekholm deal
The Oilers have signed defenseman Mattias Ekholm to a three-year, $12 million extension.

ESPN NHL
Oct 08, 2025

Why the Avalanche will win the Cup, and where the other 31 teams finish
As the season begins, we reveal which teams will make the Stanley Cup Final, the playoffs and the draft lottery.

ESPN NHL
Oct 08, 2025

Expert picks for the NHL season: Stanley Cup, division winners, awards
Can the Panthers three-peat? Who are the favorites for major individual hardware? Here are our predictions.

ESPN NHL
Oct 08, 2025

Sullivan's debut as Rangers coach spoiled by Pens
Mike Sullivan, a former New York assistant hired to be the next Rangers head coach in the offseason, made his debut Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, but his former team, the Pittsburgh Penguins, stole the show and skated off with a 3-0 victory.

ESPN NHL
Oct 07, 2025

?? Season preview: Teams' strengths, weaknesses
Will Florida win the Cup yet again? Who are the top challengers? Here's key intel on every club.

ESPN NHL
Oct 07, 2025

Bettman sees importance in NHL's Olympic break
Speaking before the opening of the regular season on Tuesday, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman told reporters that he isn't the biggest fan of taking a nearly three-week break for the Milan-Cortina Olympics, but he, obviously, sees the value in it long term.

ESPN NHL
Oct 07, 2025

Panthers lift banner, open 'new chapter' with win
Moments before opening the regular season with a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, the Florida Panthers, in commemoration of their latest title, watched the Stanley Cup championship banner get raised to the rafters on Tuesday at Amerant Bank Arena.

ESPN NHL
Oct 07, 2025

Lightning's actions in fight fest not 'appropriate'
The NHL suspended Tampa Bay's Scott Sabourin and J.J. Moser as well as fined the organization $100,000 following a penalty-filled preseason finale vs. the Panthers, a night that commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday is "not what the game is all about."

ESPN NHL
Oct 07, 2025

Golden Knights keep Holtz, 23, with 2-year deal
A day before they open the regular season, the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday signed veteran forward and former first-round pick Alexander Holtz, 23, to a two-year, $1.675 million contract after acquiring him last offseason from the New Jersey Devils.

ESPN NHL
Oct 07, 2025

Panthers lift 2nd Cup banner, open 'new chapter'
Moments before opening the regular season against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Florida Panthers, in commemoration of their latest title, watched the Stanley Cup championship banner get raised to the rafters Tuesday afternoon at Amerant Bank Arena.

ESPN NHL
Oct 07, 2025

Is Sid wasting his final chapter in Pittsburgh? What Malkin, Letang and Crosby think
Sidney Crosby is still one of the best players in the NHL. But with the Penguins possibly rebuilding, could his future lie somewhere other than Pittsburgh?

ESPN NHL
Oct 07, 2025

No 'clear cut' Cup favorite as Panthers eye No. 3
As the Panthers, now dealing with some injury setbacks, vie for a three-peat, there is no "clear cut" Stanley Cup favorite among sportsbooks to start the season.

ESPN NHL
Oct 07, 2025

No 'clear-cut' Cup favorite as Panthers eye No. 3
As the Panthers, now dealing with some injury setbacks, vie for a three-peat, there is no clear-cut Stanley Cup favorite among sportsbooks to start the season.

ESPN NHL
Oct 07, 2025

Expert picks for the 2025-26 NHL season: Stanley Cup, division winners, awards
Can the Panthers three-peat? Who are the favorites for major individual hardware? Here are our predictions.

ESPN NHL
Oct 07, 2025

Sportsbooks split on Stanley Cup fave, public backing Panthers, Leafs
Panthers? Hurricanes? Golden Knights? Sportsbooks can't agree on Cup favorite but public backing the Leafs.

ESPN NHL
Oct 07, 2025

?? Fallout from Connor McDavid's new contract
No. 97 is sticking with the Oilers through 2027-28 -- with a wide range of downstream impacts around the NHL.

ESPN NHL
Oct 07, 2025

Why the 2025-26 season is different for 'perfect ambassador for the game' Sidney Crosby
Crosby is still one of the best players in the NHL. But with the Penguins possibly rebuilding, could his future lie somewhere other than Pittsburgh?

ESPN NHL
Oct 06, 2025

NHL punishes Lightning after penalty-filled game
The NHL has suspended Tampa Bay forward Scott Sabourin and defenseman J.J. Moser as well as fined the organization $100,000 following a penalty-filled preseason finale vs. the Panthers.

ESPN NHL
Oct 06, 2025

Panthers receive Cup rings, prep for banner night
The Florida Panthers handed out the rings from their second consecutive Stanley Cup title on Monday, a day before the franchise will raise its back-to-back title banner on Opening Night, when they take on the Chicago Blackhawks at Amerant Bank Arena.

ESPN NHL
Oct 06, 2025

Sabourin suspended after preseason penalty fest
The NHL has suspended Tampa Bay forward Scott Sabourin four games for his actions in Saturday night's penalty-filled debacle vs. the Panthers.

ESPN NHL
Oct 06, 2025

With Woll out, Leafs claim G Primeau off waivers
Two days before the season opener, and with Joseph Woll on an indefinite leave of absence from the team for personal reasons, the Toronto Maple Leafs added veteran goaltender Cayden Primeau off waivers from the Carolina Hurricanes, the club announced.

ESPN NHL
Oct 06, 2025

Blues to win the Cup? Eight long-shot bets and why they could happen
Sean Allen looks at long-shot bets around the NHL, and presents why these bets have a better chance than you think.

ESPN NHL
Oct 06, 2025

Winners and losers of Connor McDavid's contract extension
No. 97 is sticking with the Oilers through 2027-28 -- with a wide range of downstream impacts around the NHL.

ESPN NHL
Oct 06, 2025

McDavid signs 2-year, $25M extension with Oilers
Star center Connor McDavid will remain with the Edmonton Oilers, signing a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $12.5 million.

ESPN NHL
Oct 06, 2025

Bruins to retire No. 33 of former captain Chara
Zdeno Chara, captain of the 2011 Stanley Cup champs, will become the Bruins' 13th player to have his number retired when his No. 33 is honored Jan. 15.

ESPN NHL
Oct 06, 2025

Breaking down the top goalie masks across the NHL for the upcoming season
Want to know what mask your favorite goalie is wearing this season? We have you covered with our goalie mask guide.

ESPN NHL
Oct 06, 2025

NHL season preview: Strengths, weaknesses, X factors for all 32 teams
Will Florida win the Cup yet again? Who are the top challengers? Here's key intel on every club.

ESPN NHL
Oct 05, 2025

Grzelcyk, 31, nets one-year deal from Blackhawks
Veteran defenseman Matt Grzelcyk, 31, has made the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a one-year, $1 million contract with the franchise on Sunday, two days before the club opens the regular season against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena.

ESPN NHL
Oct 05, 2025

Ellis joins Sharks after injury-filled Flyers tenure
The Flyers rid themselves of defenseman Ryan Ellis' contract in a trade with the Sharks, ending his tenure at four games played in four seasons.

ESPN NHL
Oct 05, 2025

Lightning, Panthers net 312 PIM in preseason tilt
In a wild end to the NHL preseason schedule for a pair of bitter rivals, the Florida Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-0 in a memorable matchup Saturday night in which 65 penalties were called, totaling 312 minutes on the final stat sheet.

ESPN NHL
Oct 04, 2025

Wild give goalie Gustavsson 5-year, $34M deal
The Wild completed a second major piece of business this week as they signed starting goaltender Filip Gustavsson to a five-year, $34 million extension.

ESPN NHL
Oct 03, 2025

Preds, Evangelista reach deal, ending stalemate
The Predators and forward Luke Evangelista agreed on a two-year contract with a $3 million average annual value, a source told ESPN, ending the final restricted free agent stalemate of the NHL preseason.

ESPN NHL
Oct 03, 2025

Depleted Panthers reclaim Schwindt for depth
Cole Schwindt was a player the Florida Panthers reluctantly included in the trade that brought them Matthew Tkachuk from Calgary three years ago.

ESPN NHL
Oct 03, 2025

Depleted Panthers claim Schwindt for depth
Cole Schwindt was a player the Florida Panthers reluctantly included in the trade that brought them Matthew Tkachuk from Calgary three years ago.

ESPN NHL
Oct 03, 2025

Sabres goalie Luukkonen expected to miss opener
Buffalo Sabres starting goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen suffered a lower-body injury in his preseason debut and could now miss the season opening next week, per coach Lindy Ruff.

ESPN NHL
Oct 03, 2025

Marner in Vegas, Sullivan in New York and Crosby ... on the move? Guide to the NHL season
Miss anything the past few months? Miss everything? Get caught up here before opening night on Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
Oct 03, 2025

Oilers extend coach Knoblauch through 2028-29
The Edmonton Oilers signed coach Kris Knoblauch to a three-year extension Friday, keeping him under contract through the 2028-29 season.

ESPN NHL
Oct 03, 2025

Cheat sheet: The names you need to know when you draft your team
The fantasy hockey cheat sheet has everything you need to prepare for the draft on one printable PDF.

ESPN NHL
Oct 03, 2025

Lapsed fan's guide to the NHL season: Biggest storylines, top contenders, key players to know
Miss anything the past few months? Miss everything? Get caught up here before opening night on Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
Oct 02, 2025

Devils D Hughes: I'd love to play with both bros
Luke Hughes said he would "love" to play with both brothers on the Devils.

ESPN NHL
Oct 02, 2025

Source: LaCombe extension richest ever for Ducks
The Ducks have signed defenseman Jackson LaCombe to an eight-year extension, with a source telling ESPN that it's worth $72 million, making it the largest contract in team history.

ESPN NHL
Oct 02, 2025

Source: Ducks ink LaCombe to team-record deal
The Ducks have signed defenseman Jackson LaCombe to an eight-year, $72 million extension that represents the largest contract in team history, a source told ESPN.

ESPN NHL
Oct 02, 2025

Flames add two years to coach Huska's contract
The Flames have extended the contract of coach Ryan Huska by two years after he took Calgary to the brink of the playoffs last season.

ESPN NHL
Oct 02, 2025

?? Fantasy hockey draft kit: Everything you need
Everything you need to know, all in one place, before you head into your 2025-26 ESPN Fantasy hockey drafts.

ESPN NHL
Oct 02, 2025

Sources: Panthers' Mikkola gets $40M extension
The Florida Panthers have agreed to an eight-year extension with defenseman Niko Mikkola, and as a result have locked in each of their top four defensemen until at least 2030.

ESPN NHL
Oct 02, 2025

Give me a reason to draft this guy! Late round picks
When you're in the late rounds of your draft, here are the players you should look at and the key reason why.

ESPN NHL
Oct 02, 2025

Sources: Panthers, Mikkola finalizing extension
An extension with Niko Mikkola means the Panthers will have their top four defensemen locked in until at least 2030.

ESPN NHL
Oct 02, 2025

The NHL's top regression candidates for 2025-26: Geekie, Scheifele, more
Opening night is Tuesday, and these players are unlikely to hit previous levels of production.

ESPN NHL
Oct 02, 2025

Projecting the leap-forward players, led by Matty Beniers
As the new season approaches, here are six players poised for a rise to superstardom.

ESPN NHL
Oct 02, 2025

ESPN Africa channels now LIVE on Disney in SA
From today, Oct. 2, Disney customers in South Africa have access to both ESPN and ESPN 2 linear channels, bringing the greatest sporting moments from US and International sporting leagues to the platform.

ESPN NHL
Oct 01, 2025

Mammoth Hockey files injunction over Utah name
Mammoth Hockey LLC, a hockey equipment bag manufacturer based in Portland, has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in U.S. District Court in Utah as part of its ongoing trademark dispute with the NHL team over its name.

ESPN NHL
Oct 01, 2025

Avalanche's Johnson retires after 17 NHL seasons
Defenseman Erik Johnson announced his retirement after a 17-season NHL career that was highlighted by a 2022 Stanley Cup title with the Avalanche.

ESPN NHL
Oct 01, 2025

Avs' Johnson retires after 17-year NHL career
After a 17-year career highlighted by a 2022 Stanley Cup title with the Colorado Avalanche, defenseman Erik Johnson announced his retirement Wednesday.

ESPN NHL
Oct 01, 2025

Kraken say defenseman Evans out 6-8 weeks
Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans will be out for six to eight weeks with an upper-body injury, the team announced Wednesday.

ESPN NHL
Oct 01, 2025

2025-26 NHL schedule: How to watch games on ESPN networks
It's time for the 2025-26 NHL season! Check out how to watch entertaining events like Frozen Frenzy and other marquee matchups on ESPN networks now.

ESPN NHL
Oct 01, 2025

Oilers acquire Mammoth's Ingram to bolster net
As the Oilers look for consistent goaltending around their superstars, they traded for Mammoth goalie Connor Ingram on Wednesday.

ESPN NHL
Oct 01, 2025

Hughes signs 7-year, $63 million Devils contract
The New Jersey Devils have signed a $63 million, seven-year contract with 22-year-old defenseman Luke Hughes.

ESPN NHL
Oct 01, 2025

Draft strategy: The best picks for each draft slot in Rounds 1 and 2
The top of your fantasy hockey draft is important, so we've mapped out how the top 20 picks should go.

ESPN NHL
Oct 01, 2025

Projecting the NHL's leap-forward players for 2025-26, led by Matty Beniers
As the new season approaches, here are six players poised for a rise to superstardom.

ESPN NHL
Oct 01, 2025

'Can't complain; I'm liking life': Mitch Marner begins his Vegas era
The top free agent from this summer is ready to begin a new chapter with one of the Western Conference's elite contenders.

ESPN NHL
Sep 30, 2025

Winners and losers of Kirill Kaprizov's NHL record-setting contract
Here's how Connor McDavid, Mikko Rantanen, Kyle Connor and others should feel after the winger's new pact.

ESPN NHL
Sep 30, 2025

Wild ink Kaprizov to largest contract in NHL history
The Wild have signed left wing Kirill Kaprizov to an NHL-record eight-year, $136 million contract extension through the 2033-34 season.

ESPN NHL
Sep 30, 2025

George Springer's Hartford Whalers batting gloves to be donated to the Hockey Hall of Fame
The veteran Toronto Blue Jays outfielder is a native of New Britain, Connecticut, located approximately 20 minutes from the Whalers' former home.

ESPN NHL
Sep 30, 2025

Wild ink Kaprizov to largest contact in NHL history
The Wild have signed left wing Kirill Kaprizov to an NHL-record eight-year, $136 million contract extension through the 2033-34 season.

ESPN NHL
Sep 30, 2025

Rookie Watch: Ivan Demidov and 11 other names you need to know this season
Whether in a redraft or dynasty league, here are the rookies you need to know before your draft.

ESPN NHL
Sep 30, 2025

Goalie guide: The goaltending timeshares to target
With many NHL teams using a time-split in net, here are the ones to watch and the goalies to draft.

ESPN NHL
Sep 30, 2025

Post-Ducks crashout, how Trevor Zegras can recapture the 'magic' with the Flyers
The cover athlete from EA Sports' NHL 23 hit a wall in Anaheim, but gets a reset after a trade to Philly.

ESPN NHL
Sep 28, 2025

Stolarz, Maple Leafs reach 4-year, $15M extension
The Maple Leafs have signed goaltender Anthony Stolarz to a four-year, $15 million contract extension.

ESPN NHL
Sep 27, 2025

Fleury bids emotional farewell in last Pens game
Marc-Andre Fleury, who signed a ceremonial professional tryout contract earlier this month, received a standing ovation in his final game with the Penguins, a 4-1 preseason win against the Blue Jackets.

ESPN NHL
Sep 27, 2025

Blues, Fowler, 33, agree on three-year extension
St. Louis on Saturday re-signed veteran defenseman Cam Fowler, 33, who had 36 points in 51 games last season to help the Blues return to the postseason, to a three-year extension worth $18.3 million.

ESPN NHL
Sep 27, 2025

Source: Ducks give McTavish six-year, $42M deal
The Anaheim Ducks and restricted free agent center Mason McTavish, the 2021 third overall pick who is entering his fifth season, agreed to a six-year extension, the club announced on Saturday, and an NHL source told ESPN the deal is worth $42 million.

ESPN NHL
Sep 27, 2025

Kraken's Kakko breaks hand, set to miss 6 weeks
Kraken forward Kaapo Kakko broke his hand in a preseason game and will be out for approximately six weeks.

ESPN NHL
Sep 27, 2025

Rookie Watch: Demidov and 11 other names you need to know this season
Whether in a redraft or dynasty league, here are the rookies you need to know before your fantasy hockey draft.

ESPN NHL
Sep 26, 2025

Panthers star Barkov has surgery on ACL, MCL
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov is expected to miss seven to nine months after having surgery to address ACL and MCL injuries to his knee, the team announced Friday.

ESPN NHL
Sep 26, 2025

Fantasy hockey: How Panthers line up without Barkov, Tkachuk
The Florida Panthers will be without both Barkov and Tkachuk after Barkov suffered a knee injury.

ESPN NHL
Sep 26, 2025

Panthers captain Barkov undergoing knee surgery
Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov could miss the entire regular season after undergoing surgery for a knee injury.

ESPN NHL
Sep 26, 2025

Wild owner confident in GM with Kaprizov talks
Wild owner Craig Leipold is confident in GM Bill Guerin and his assistants leading the contract talks with star forward Kirill Kaprizov.

ESPN NHL
Sep 25, 2025

Former captain Chara joins Bruins' front office
Former Bruins captain Zdeno Chara has been named the organization's hockey operations advisor and mentor, the team announced Thursday.

ESPN NHL
Sep 25, 2025

First NHL 26 update addresses stability issues
EA Sports has begun post-launch support for NHL 26.

ESPN NHL
Sep 25, 2025

Panthers' Barkov helped off ice after injuring leg
Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov needed to be helped off the ice after appearing to sustain an injury to his right leg during the first full training camp practice of the season.

ESPN NHL
Sep 25, 2025

Stars' Benn (collapsed lung) out at least 4 weeks
Stars captain and left winger Jamie Benn will miss at least four weeks after having surgery on a collapsed lung, the team announced Thursday.

ESPN NHL
Sep 25, 2025

Battle for No. 1: Draisaitl, Pastrnak and the players to consider
Six players have a chance at being the No. 1 pick in fantasy hockey drafts, and we look at each one is deserving.

ESPN NHL
Sep 25, 2025

Stanley Cup contender rankings: Who dethrones Panthers, Oilers?
It's been the same Cup Final matchup in consecutive years. Here are the teams that can change that in 2025-26.

ESPN NHL
Sep 24, 2025

Ovi breaks another Gretzky record? A draft lottery surprise? Bold predictions for every NHL team
With opening night approaching on Oct. 7, we take big swings on what will transpire for each team this season.

ESPN NHL
Sep 23, 2025

Bowman, Francis headline Penguins' HOF '25 class
Scotty Bowman, the NHL's all-time winningest coach, and Ron Francis, the league's fifth all-time leading scorer, will headline the Pittsburgh Penguins' Hall of Fame class of 2025, and they will be celebrated during an Oct. 25. game at PPG Paints Arena.

ESPN NHL
Sep 23, 2025

Bowman, Francis lead Penguins' 2025 HOF class
Scotty Bowman, the NHL's all-time winningest coach, and Ron Francis, the league's fifth all-time leading scorer, will headline the Pittsburgh Penguins' Hall of Fame class of 2025, and they will be celebrated during an Oct. 25. game at PPG Paints Arena.

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