The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired center Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2027 third-round draft pick and a 2028 fifth-round selection. Lapierre will be a restricted free agent on July 1. The Penguins have Todd Nelson, Lapierre's former AHL head coach, serving as an assistant coach, which may help Lapierre bounce […]

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (groin) is seen as the starter for next season ahead of training camp, Sportsnet's Luke Fox reports. Maple Leafs general manager John Chyka confirmed that Stolarz has recovered from a groin strain suffered in April and currently holds the No. 1 spot. Chyka traded away Joseph Woll for Samuel […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired winger Valeri Nichushkin from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick, and a 2028 fifth-round pick. Nichushkin is signed for four more years at a $6.125 million cap hit. The Russian veteran is a proven scorer in the NHL and a valued […]

The Nashville Predators have acquired center Jack Drury from the Colorado Avalanche. The team also picked up forward Chase Bradley and a 2029 third-round draft pick in exchange for forwards Fedor Svechkov and Zachary L'Heureux. Drury had a solid 2025-26 campaign, notching a career-high 27 points (10 goals, 17 assists) in 82 games and even […]

Buffalo Sabres winger Zach Benson signed a seven-year, $52.5 million contract extension on Wednesday. He was locked up long-term with an average annual value of $7.5 million. Benson was eligible to become a restricted free agent on July 1. The Sabres announced the signing after shipping Alex Tuch to Washington in a sign-and-trade agreement. Tuch's […]

The Washington Capitals have acquired winger Alex Tuch in a sign-and-trade deal with the Buffalo Sabres, ESPN's Emily Kaplan reports. The Sabres received a 2026 third-round draft pick in 2026 and forward David Kampf in return for Tuch, who inked an eight-year, $84 million contract. Tuch was among the best unrestricted free agents on the market this […]

The Calgary Flames have acquired defenseman Simon Nemec and forward Maxim Tsyplakov from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for conditional first-round picks in the 2027 and 2028 drafts, a second-round pick in the 2026 draft, and defenseman prospect Etienne Morin. Both conditional picks are top-10 protected. Nemec, a No. 2 pick in 2022, has […]

Defenseman Bowen Byram will suit up for the Chicago Blackhawks next season after being acquired in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres. In the deal, Chicago also acquired forward Jordan Greenway, giving up the fourth and 45th picks in the 2026 draft and defensemen Louis Crevier. This marks the first time in 15 years that […]

The Ottawa Senators have acquired winger William Eklund from the San Jose Sharks. The team gave up the ninth-overall pick in Friday's draft in exchange for Eklund, forward Kasper Halttunen, and forward prospect Brandon Svoboda. The Senators obtained the pick from the Florida Panthers in the Brady Tkachuk trade. Eklund should be Tkachuk's direct replacement […]

Forward Connor McMichael was traded by the Washington Capitals to the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. He was shipped out along with a first-round draft pick and prospect forward Milton Gastrin in exchange for forward Jordan Kyrou. McMichael, who turned 25 in January, is a restricted free agent and needs a new contract from the […]

The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Jordan Kyrou (knee) from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for forward Connor McMichael, the 16th pick in the 2026 draft, and forward prospect Milton Gastrin. Kyrou is moving to D.C. after a disappointing 46-point campaign, but the Capitals have high hopes for him. "We are thrilled to acquire […]

Mike Babcock will return to the NHL in 2026-27 after the Edmonton Oilers announced him as their new head coach. The 63-year-old has been without a job since leaving the Columbus Blue Jackets in September 2023. Less than three months into the job, Babcock resigned after backlash over asking to see personal photos on players' […]

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Nicolas Deslauriers has earned a two-year, $1.75 million contract extension. Hurricanes head coach Eric Tulsky announced the deal during the team's championship celebration in Raleigh. Deslauriers joined the Hurricanes in a midseason trade from the Philadelphia Flyers. He made only seven regular-season and one playoff appearance. However, Tulsky praised him as […]

Edmonton Oilers center Jason Dickinson inked a five-year, $20 million contract extension with the team on Sunday. He was less than two weeks away from unrestricted free agency, having completed a two-year, $8.5 million pact. Dickinson moved to Edmonton in March ahead of the trade deadline, recording four points (one goal, three assists) and 34 […]

Seattle Kraken left wing Bobby McMann has landed a six-year, $34.5 million contract extension. The Kraken picked him up on an expiring contract midseason from the Toronto Maple Leafs. McMann recorded 10 goals and 14 points in 18 appearances with the Kraken, earning a juicy pay raise. His previous deal carried a $1.35 million cap […]

The Seattle Kraken have acquired right wing Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers in exchange for the No. 25 overall pick in the 2026 draft and a conditional 2027 second-round pick. Samoskevich had his sophomore campaign in 2025-26, registering 32 points (12 goals, 20 assists) and 136 hits in 77 appearances. "Mackie is a talented […]

Center Jonathan Toews has announced his retirement. "I have to say I'm satisfied; I'm fulfilled. I'm so thankful and grateful for the career I had," Toews said in a statement. Toews spent 15 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks before ending his playing days with his hometown Winnipeg Jets. After missing two full seasons due to […]

The Florida Panthers made a blockbuster move on Sunday, acquiring forward Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators, ESPN's Emily Kaplan reports. The Senators parted ways with their captain in exchange for three first-round draft picks and a second-round pick. Tkachuk will link up with his brother, Matthew, in Florida, joining a stacked team that will […]

Mike Babcock has been cleared to coach in the NHL again, ESPN's Emily Kaplan reports. Babcock has been unemployed since 2023, when he departed the Columbus Blue Jackets less than three months into his tenure following controversy over his requests to view players' personal photos on their phones. The Edmonton Oilers are interested in hiring […]

Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry (hip) is expected to miss the start of next season after undergoing surgery on June 9 to repair a hip impingement and a labral tear. He is expected to miss 5-6 months following the procedure. Hip issues limited Terry to 61 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, though he played in […]

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson underwent wrist surgery on Wednesday. The 33-year-old was hurt in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Carolina Hurricanes, and Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon revealed that Karlsson needed to have wrist surgery. Karlsson has had tough luck with injuries recently and ended up playing more […]

The Vegas Golden Knights have named Ryan Craig as their new head coach. The 44-year-old has spent the last three seasons as the head coach of the Golden Knights' AHL affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights. Craig has also worked for six years as the Golden Knights' assistant coach, helping the franchise win its first Stanley […]

Defenseman Michael Kesselring will suit up for the San Jose Sharks in 2026-27. He was traded by the Buffalo Sabres, along with the 27th pick in the 2026 draft, in exchange for the No. 20 pick in 2026. Kesselring is scheduled for restricted free agency but is expected to sign a new deal with the […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a sign-and-trade deal. Raddysh is a pending unrestricted free agent and is expected to sign an eight-year, $68 million extension. In the deal, Tampa Bay received a 2026 fifth-round draft pick. Raddysh burst onto the scene this season, scoring 70 […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Jim Hiller as their new head coach on Wednesday. He will replace Craig Berube, who was fired by new Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka after the team failed to make the postseason for the first time in 10 years. Hiller was let go by the Los Angeles Kings on […]

John Tortorella will not be in charge of the Vegas Golden Knights next season, general manager Kelly McCrimmon announced on Tuesday. Replacing Bruce Cassidy behind the bench late in the season, Tortorella had an incredible run with the team, leading the team to the Stanley Cup Finals. He went 21-8-1 with the team, including the […]

The Colorado Avalanche have traded forward Ross Colton to the Nashville Predators. Prospect goaltender Isak Posch also moved to Nashville in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick, and goaltender Magnus Chrona. Nashville made its first trade since hiring Chris MacFarland as the new general manager and president of hockey operations. He […]

Defenseman Emil Andrae will suit up for a new team in 2025-26 after being traded by the Philadelphia Flyers. The 24-year-old Swedish native was shipped to the Toronto Maple Leafs, along with goaltender Samuel Ersson and a third-round draft pick, in exchange for goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit. Andrea, who is a former […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired goaltender Samuel Ersson and defenseman Emil Andrae from the Philadelphia Flyers. The team also received a third-round draft pick in the transaction, giving up goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit. This marks the Maple Leafs' first trade under new general manager John Chayka. Ersson is a restricted free […]

Defenseman Simon Benoit will start next season with the Philadelphia Flyers. He was traded by the Toronto Maple Leafs, along with goaltender Joseph Woll, in a deal that sent goaltender Samuel Ersson and defenseman Emil Andrae in the opposite direction. The Flyers also departed with a third-round draft pick. Benoit spent three seasons in Toronto, […]