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Brandon Bussi of the Carolina Hurricanes

Record-setting Bussi remains focused on the present

After spending years in the minor leagues, Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi starts his NHL career on a record-setting note.

Chris LomonDec 19, 2025 • 4 min read

Scott Wedgewood of the Colorado Avalanche

Player Features

How a change in mindset is paying off in Wedgewood’s game

Scott Wedgewood has played an integral role in the early success of the Colorado Avalanche – the netminder opens up about his approach to the game and hiring a sports psychologist.

Chris LomonDec 12, 2025 • 6 min read

Player Features

Finnie siblings remain each other's biggest supporters

From sibling tussles in his Lethbridge basement to making his NHL debut with the Detroit Red Wings, rookie Emmitt Finnie credits unwavering family support for his success to date.

Chris LomonNov 27, 2025 • 6 min read

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Utah Mammoth center Logan Cooley is out at least 8 weeks with a lower-body injury

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Mammoth center Logan Cooley is expected to miss a minimum of eight weeks with what the team is calling a lower-body injury. General m

The Canadian PressDec 12, 2025 • 1 min read

Penguins place star center Evgeni Malkin on injured reserve

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins placed center Evgeni Malkin on injured reserve Tuesday with an upper-body injury. The move comes after the 39-year-old

The Canadian PressDec 9, 2025 • 1 min read

Lightning sign Ryan McDonagh to a 3-year, $12.3M contract extension

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh to a three-year extension worth $12.3 million.

The Canadian PressDec 4, 2025 • 1 min read

Utah's Keller speaks about the loss of his father

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Utah Mammoth captain Clayton Keller wanted to play in his hometown two days after his father, Bryan, died unexpectedly in his sleep on Thanksgi

The Canadian PressNov 30, 2025 • 2 min read

Islanders forward Kyle Palmieri out six-to-eight months with knee injury

NEW YORK (AP) — Islanders forward Kyle Palmeiri will be out six-to-eight months with a knee injury that will require surgery, the team said Sunday. The 34-year-

The Canadian PressNov 29, 2025 • 1 min read

Montreal Canadiens sign defenceman Mike Matheson to five-year extension

LAS VEGAS — The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenceman Mike Matheson to a five-year, US$30-million contract extension. The Canadiens made the announcement Fr

The Canadian PressNov 28, 2025 • 1 min read

Montreal Canadiens agree to terms on a one-year deal with forward Alexandre Texier

BROSSARD — The Montreal Canadiens agreed to terms on a one-year, $1-million deal with forward Alexandre Texier on Sunday. Montreal also recalled defenceman Adam

The Canadian PressNov 23, 2025 • 1 min read

Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov out 5 to 6 months after shoulder surgery

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov will be out for five to six months following surgery on his right shoulder, the team said Sunday

The Canadian PressNov 23, 2025 • 2 min read

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