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Ivan Demidov Turning Heads in Rookie Camp
Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov has impressed with his efforts during the team's rookie camp. "He's a special player and an even better person off the ice," said Montreal's goalie prospect Jacob Fowler about Demidov. "His talent is some of the highest I've ever seen. It's cool to see how good he's done so […]
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Calvin de Haan Signs With Swedish Team
Defenseman Calvin de Haan has signed a one-year contract with Rogle BK of the Swedish Hockey League. The former first-round draft pick makes a move to Europe after appearing in 679 regular-season games in the NHL. In 2024-25, de Haan skated with the Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers, appearing in a total of 47 […]
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Samuel Girard Skates With Non-Contact Jersey
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (undisclosed) was seen skating in a red non-contact jersey on Friday. Girard had missed all previous informal skates with the team and seems to be recovering from a health issue. "He was under the watchful eye of the trainer and skating carefully," Avalanche beat writer Brennan Vogt reported, suggesting Girard […]
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Mackenzie Blackwood Dealing With Injury Ahead of Training Camp
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (undisclosed) is dealing with an injury before training camp. According to Avalanche beat reporter Brennan Vogt, Blackwood hasn't skated with the team all week and isn't taking any shots. After arriving from San Jose, Blackwood impressed last term with his rock-solid play in the Avalanche crease, and missing him at […]
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Spencer Knight Signs Three-Year Extension With Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight has put pen to paper for a three-year, $17.5 million contract extension. He has one year to run on his current contract. Knight is set to begin his first full season as a Blackhawk. The team acquired him in March from the Florida Panthers in a deal that sent defenseman […]
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Corey Perry Out 6-8 Weeks Following Surgery
Los Angeles Kings right wing Corey Perry (knee) has been ruled out for 6-8 weeks following surgery. The veteran forward, who turned 40 during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, injured his knee during a pre-training camp skate on Friday. Los Angeles begins its season on Oct. 7 against the Colorado Avalanche. Perry looks set to […]
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Dealing With a "Tweak"
The Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (undisclosed) is battling an injury ahead of training camp. Per Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic, Luukkonen is bothered by a "tweak." The injury seems minor, but the team is not taking any chances and signed Alexandar Georgiev for extra depth in goal. It was announced that Luukkonen's return timetable […]
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Alexandar Georgiev Joins Sabres on One-Year Deal
The Buffalo Sabres have signed goaltender Alexandar Georgiev to a one-year, $825,000 contract. The 29-year-old Russian gets another chance in the NHL despite having a nightmare in 2024-25. Georgiev posted a 15-26-4 record across 47 starts with the Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks, allowing nearly four goals (3.71) and producing a career-worst .875 save […]
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Corey Perry Injured During Pre-Camp Skate
Los Angeles Kings right wing Corey Perry (undisclosed) was injured during a pre-training camp skate on Friday, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. The veteran forward was reportedly taken off the ice in a wheelchair. After a solid 30-point campaign in Edmonton, Perry signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Kings. He may have to […]
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Adam Lowry Aims for Early-Season Return
Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (knee) is targeting a return to action in late October or early November, Murat Ates of The Athletic reports. The Jets captain underwent knee surgery in late May. He was expected to be out for 5-6 months, so it seems Lowry's recovery is on schedule. 2025-26 will be a big […]
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Lauri Markkanen Big at Both Ends as Finland Books Place in EuroBasket Semis
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen scored 17 points and had four blocks as Finland defeated Georgia 93-79 in the EuroBasket quarterfinals. He also contributed six rebounds and two assists while shooting very effectively from the field. The former All-Star went 2-for-5 from three-point range and finished 7-for-12 overall from the field. Markkanen has looked sharp […]
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Luka Doncic Notches 39 Points in Losing Effort
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic put up a game-high 39 points on 11-for-25 shooting in Slovenia's 99-91 loss to Germany in the EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinals. Docic dropped five three-point bombs on the Germans and went close to his second triple-double of the tournament, picking up 10 rebounds and seven assists. However, with no […]
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Cam Reddish Expected to Move to Europe
Guard/forward Cam Reddish looks set to start the 2025-26 season in Europe. Sources have told Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews that Reddish is in advanced talks with BC Siauliai in Lithuania. The team is coached by former NBA player and assistant coach Darius Songaila. Reddish's contract reportedly includes an out clause, allowing him to leave if […]
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Trey Lyles Joins Real Madrid
Forward Trey Lyles has signed a one-year contract with Real Madrid. The 29-year-old decided to move to Europe after playing 10 seasons in the NBA. Lyles has been a solid contributor wherever he has played, averaging 6.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in 19.6 minutes with the Sacramento Kings last season. Overall, Lyles has racked up […]
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Charles Bassey Signs Exhibit 10 Deal With Hawks
Forward/center Charles Bassey has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Atlanta Hawks, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports. The 24-year-old will compete for a roster spot on a team that appears somewhat shorthanded in the frontcourt. Since making his NBA debut in 2021, Bassey has played in 113 regular-season games. Last season, he made a […]
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Terence Davis Waived by Kings
The Sacramento Kings waived guard Terence Davis on Wednesday. Per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Davis had a contract that would have become guaranteed with the first game of the season. The 28-year-old has 228 regular-season contests under his belt but made only one appearance with the Kings in 2024-25. In the G League, Davis notched […]
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Matthew Knies Ready for Bigger Role With Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies feels ready to take on a bigger role with the team this season. "I have to perform better and take on a little bit more ice time or take on a bigger role," Knies told The Athletic's Joshua Kloke. "If that's what's needed and expected, then you know […]
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Jack Eichel Unbothered by Lack of Extension
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel is fully focused on his game and unaffected by the absence of a contract extension. He's set to begin the final season of an eight-year, $80 million deal. "For me, it's business as usual," Eichel said at the NHL/NHLPA North American Player Media Tour on Wednesday. "Things like that […]
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Sidney Crosby Not Thinking About Leaving Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby remains fully committed to the team. "I'm worried about playing for Pittsburgh," Crosby said at the NHL/NHLPA North American Player Media Tour on Tuesday. "I haven't seriously considered anything else." Crosby has been synonymous with the Penguins throughout his 20-year career, but the team's recent lack of success has sparked […]
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Michael Misa Signs Entry-Level Contract With Sharks
San Jose Sharks center Michael Misa officially signed his three-year, entry-level contract on Wednesday. The teenager from Oakville, Ontario, was the second overall pick in this year's draft, joining a talented group of young forwards in San Jose. In 2024-25, Misa led the CHL with 134 points (62 goals, 72 assists) in 65 games. It […]
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Rutger McGroarty Nursing an Injury
Pittsburgh Penguins winger Rutger McGroarty (undisclosed) will not participate in the annual Prospects Challenge, the team announced. The talented forward is dealing with an undisclosed injury. Forward Bill Zonnon (undisclosed) and defenseman Peyton Kettles (undisclosed) will also sit out the action. Updates on the trio are expected before the Penguins' training camp. McGroarty is expected […]
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Kristaps Porzingis Reportedly Still Not Completely Healthy
Atlanta Hawks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis appears to still be struggling with health issues. The Latvian big man featured at the 2025 EuroBasket, averaging 20.2 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks. However, his health continues to raise concerns. "Scouts were not blown away by the way Kristaps Porzingis looked," ESPN's Brian Windhorst said on The Hoop […]
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Kelly Oubre Jr. Reportedly on the Trade Block
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is reportedly on the trade block. The team seems ready to part with him to offer restricted free agent Quentin Grimes a better financial package. "There has been buzz all summer long about the Sixers looking to potentially move one of, if not both, Andre Drummond and Kelly Oubre," […]
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Andre Drummond's Future in Philadelphia in Doubt
Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond may start the 2025-26 campaign elsewhere. NBA insider Jake Fischer reported that the team could look to move him to open up more resources for the signing of restricted free agent Quentin Grimes. "There has been buzz all summer long about the Sixers looking to potentially move one of, if […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Helps Greece Reach Semis at EuroBasket
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a game-high 29 points on 9-for-15 shooting, leading Greece to an 87-76 victory over Lithuania in the EuroBasket quarterfinals on Tuesday. The two-time NBA MVP also made a huge impact defensively, snagging four steals and blocking one shot. He finished 11-for-16 at the charity stripe and capped off his […]
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Alperen Sengun Posts Historic Triple-Double
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has made history by becoming the youngest player to achieve a triple-double in EuroBasket history. He led Turkey to the semifinals with a 91-77 victory over Poland on Tuesday, finishing the contest with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. Sengun is now one of only five players to record […]
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Josh Giddey Re-Signs With Bulls for Four Years
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey has agreed to a four-year, $100 million deal with the team, ending his contract saga. Giddey spent the entire summer as a restricted free agent, with both sides struggling to find common ground in contract negotiations. However, they finally worked out a deal ahead of training camp. Per ESPN's Shams […]
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Shakir Mukhamadullin Joins Informal Skate
San Jose Sharks defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin (shoulder) participated in Monday's informal skate, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. Mukhamadullin missed the end of last season due to a shoulder injury. He finished the campaign with 30 appearances, notching nine points (two goals, seven assists) and blocking 51 shots. The 23-year-old appears to be […]
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William Eklund Skates With Sharks
San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (wrist) was on the ice for an informal skate on Monday. According to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, Eklund worked "without obvious limitation." This is a good sign that Eklund will be ready for the start of the season. The Swedish winger suffered a nasty wrist […]
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Owen Power Back at 100 Percent
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power (lower body) has returned to full health ahead of the new season. The talented blue-liner sat out Buffalo's final three contests in 2024-25 due to a lower-body issue. "It was definitely a little different summer for sure, for me, but all in all, I think it went really well," Power […]
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