Auston Matthews Says His Health is "Good" Before Start of Season

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews has shaken off injury troubles and appears to be at 100 percent entering the new season. During an appearance at a Hockey Night In Brampton event this week, Matthews said his health was "good." Last season, the Maple Leafs captain missed 15 games with a lingering upper-body injury and […]

Roope Hintz "Feeling Good" Ahead of New Season

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (foot) has announced that he is fully healthy ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season after breaking his foot during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. "I'm feeling good. My foot is fine, and I've been able to train normally this summer," Hintz said at the NHL/NHL Players' Association European Player Media […]

Matthew Tkachuk Recovering From Surgery

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk (groin) has reportedly undergone surgery. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports that Tkachuk had the procedure "a few weeks ago" and will miss the start of the season. Tkachuk isn't expected to begin the 2025-26 campaign before January. Only recently, Tkachuk mentioned that he was "50-50" on whether he […]

Wild Re-Sign Marco Rossi to Three-Year Deal

Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi has signed a three-year bridge deal worth $15 million. The talented Austrian native was a restricted free agent following the completion of his entry-level contract. Rossi ranked second in scoring on the Wild squad last season with 60 points (24 goals, 36 assists) in 82 games. His numbers improved significantly […]

Connor Ingram Clears Player Assistance Program

Utah Mammoth goaltender Connor Ingram (personal) is eligible to return to NHL action. The NHL and NHL Players' Association announced Ingram has been cleared by the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. He entered the program in March, finishing last season with a 9-8-4 record. The 28-year-old posted a 3.27 goals-against average and a .882 save percentage. […]

Frank Nazar Inks Seven-Year Extension With Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar has put pen to paper for a seven-year, $46.13 million contract extension. The deal will take effect with the 2026-27 season once Nazar finishes his entry-level contract. Nazar notched 12 goals and 26 points in 53 outings with the Blackhawks last season during his rookie campaign and impressed at the […]

Victor Olofsson Signs One-Year Deal With Avalanche

Winger Victor Olofsson has signed a one-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche. The Swedish forward is expected to earn $1.575 million with the contract, a significant boost from his $1.075 million pact with the Vegas Golden Knights last season. Olofsson scored 29 points (15 goals, 14 assists) in 56 regular-season games with Vegas and added […]

Dru Smith Aims to Be Healthy for Training Camp

Miami Heat shooting guard Dru Smith (Achilles) appears to be on track to be healthy for the start of the season. Speaking to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Smith said his rehab has been "going really well" and that he's "been on a great trajectory." The 27-year-old, who tore his Achilles in December, has […]

Jayson Tatum Provides Injury Update

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (Achilles) has provided a fresh update on his rehab. "Rehab is tedious, man," Tatum said. "It's six days a week. I'm starting to get a little bit better. I'm out of the boot now. Better days ahead, but just trying to take it one day at a time. You gotta […]

RJ Barrett Considered a Trade Candidate

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett might be leaving Canada soon. "RJ Barrett is certainly a name that I would tell you and tell Raptors fans to be on the lookout as a potential trade candidate going out the door with his $30 million in salary," NBA insider Fischer said on Wednesday. Fischer also mentioned that […]

Warriors "Remain Very Confident" About Signing Al Horford

Forward/center Al Horford remains a target for the Golden State Warriors, with the team confident that it can eventually get him under a contract. "I can tell you that the Warriors still remain very confident that Al Horford is waiting for whatever finality will come to Jonathan Kuminga's restricted free agency with Golden State," NBA […]

Jahmir Young Agrees to Deal With Heat

The Miami Heat are bringing in point guard Jahmir Young for training camp, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports. He is expected to compete for a two-way roster spot. Despite going undrafted in 2024, Young made his NBA debut last season, appearing six times for the Chicago Bulls. Young earned a shot in the big league […]

Nikola Vucevic Not Expecting to Be Moved Before the Season

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic has been linked with a move elsewhere, with even a contract buyout mentioned, but he appears set to start the 2025-26 campaign in the Windy City. "Yes, I have almost no doubt about it," the two-time All-Star told Basket USA in an interview. "That's the mindset I'm preparing with. Afterwards, […]

Bulls Not Interested in Sign-and-Trade Deal Involving Josh Giddey

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey remains in contract limbo with no signs of the saga ending. Bulls insider K.C. Johnson has reported the team "likes" Giddey's play and wants to secure his services long-term, but isn't willing to offer him more than $20 million a year. Meanwhile, Giddey is holding out for an annual salary […]

Oscar Tshiebwe Signs New Two-Way Deal With Jazz

Center Oscar Tshiebwe will return to the Utah Jazz for a second year after securing a new two-way contract. The former Kentucky Wildcat made 14 appearances with the Jazz last season, posting 7.6 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. At the same time, he was a monster in the G League with averages of 17.1 […]

Alondes Williams Joins Wizards for Training Camp

Guard Alondes Williams has signed a training camp deal with the Washington Wizards. The Milwaukee native will battle for a roster spot in the NBA after having a strong G League campaign. Williams averaged 18.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.5 steals in 32 regular-season appearances with the Motor City Cruise and Sioux Falls […]

Wizards Add Skal Labissiere for Training Camp

Forward/center Skal Labissiere has agreed to a deal with the Washington Wizards to join the team for training camp. The 29-year-old is attempting to stick in the NBA after making a comeback in the league during the 2024-25 season. Labissiere made four appearances with the Sacramento Kings last term, his first NBA contests in five […]

Brendan Smith Joins Blue Jackets on Tryout Deal

Defenseman Brendan Smith has agreed to a professional tryout contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 36-year-old was a free agent after completing a one-year deal with the Dallas Stars. Smith made only 32 appearances in Dallas last season, recording six points (one goal, five assists) and 41 hits. As a 14-year veteran, Smith can […]

Milan Lucic Joins Blues for Tryout

Left wing Milan Lucic has signed a tryout agreement with the St. Louis Blues. The 37-year-old will attempt a comeback in the NHL after sitting out the 2024-25 campaign. Following four appearances at the start of the 2023-24 season, Lucic took a leave of absence from the Boston Bruins in November 2023 and later entered […]

Red Wings Pick Up Travis Hamonic

Defenseman Travis Hamonic has joined the Detroit Red Wings on a one-year, $1 million contract. The veteran blue-liner, who has skated in 900 career games, will join his fifth NHL team for the upcoming campaign. Hamonic ranks 22nd on the all-time blocks list with 1,768. Last season with the Ottawa Senators, he blocked 93 shots […]

Hornets Have High Hopes for Collin Sexton

Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton is expected to be a big piece for the team in 2025-26. "I've always witnessed him competing at a really high level," Hornets head coach Charles Lee said about Sexton during an appearance on WFNZ radio. "Since he's been around our group, he's elevated the intensity. He's definitely a sociable […]

Rui Hachimura Likely to Start Season Without Contract Extension

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura is not expected to get a contract extension from the team before the season starts. "With the current intel I have, I do not expect Rui to be extended by the Lakers in the next six weeks," Lakers insider Jovan Buha reported on Buha's Block. "It's certainly possible that […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Hopes to Bounce Back in 2025-26

Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. had a miserable sophomore campaign and wants to get back on track in 2025-26. After being one of the standout rookies in 2023-24, Jaquez Jr. lost a regular rotation spot last season and logged only 19 total minutes in the playoffs. "Just going back and watching some film," Jaquez […]

Stephen Curry Ready to Go for New Season

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is healthy and ready to go for the new season. Curry missed the end of the 2025 playoffs due to a hamstring injury, but he's now feeling "great" and is nearing the end of his offseason training. "Pacing myself nice," Curry told reporters at his Under Armour Camp. […]

Lester Quinones Agrees to Deal With Magic

Shooting guard Lester Quinones has signed a deal with the Orlando Magic to join the team for training camp, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Quinones has made 54 career appearances in the NBA and suited up 11 times last season with the Philadelphia 76ers and New Orleans Pelicans. He had some good performances in New […]

Mikael Pyyhtia Re-Signs With Blue Jackets for One Year

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mikael Pyyhtia will be back with the organization in 2025-26 after agreeing to a one-year, two-way contract. Per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Pyyhtia's contract comes with an NHL cap hit of $775,000 and a minor-league salary of $100,000. The Finnish native was drafted in the fourth round by the Blue […]

Caleb Desnoyers Expected to Miss 12 Weeks After Wrist Procedure

Utah Mammoth forward prospect Caleb Desnoyers (wrist) will be out for approximately 12 weeks after undergoing wrist surgery, general manager Doug Armstrong announced Thursday. Desnoyers was the fourth pick of this year's draft, instantly becoming one of Utah's top prospects. However, it's unclear whether he will make his NHL debut in 2025-26. The 18-year-old may […]

Tyson Foerster on Track to Be Healthy for Season Opener

Philadelphia Flyers winger Tyson Foerster (elbow) appears to be on track to be healthy for the start of the 2025-26 NHL campaign. Flyers general manager Danny Briere told Bill Meltzer of Hockey Hot Stove via text that "everything looks good right now" for Foerster, and he "should be ready for the season." The 23-year-old underwent […]

Olivier Rodrigue Signs KHL Deal

Goaltender Olivier Rodrigue will join HC Barys in the KHL for the upcoming season. The 25-year-old moves overseas after making his NHL debut in 2024-25. Across two appearances, Rodrigue posted a 0-1-0 record with a 3.10 goals-against average and a .862 save percentage. After the season, he didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Oilers, […]

Emil Bemstrom to Join Swiss Team

Right wing Emil Bemstrom is set to spend the 2025-26 campaign in Europe. According to Henrik Sjoberg of HockeyNews.se, Bemstrom will join SC Bern in Switzerland. The Swedish forward is on the move after making only 14 appearances with the Pittsburgh Penguins last term. He has also skated with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the […]