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Calgary Flames defenceman Kevin Bahl out for season with ruptured Achilles tendon

Calgary Flames defenceman Kevin Bahl will undergo season-ending surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon.

The Canadian PressNov 8, 2026 • 2 min read

$Wild defenseman Brock Faber returns to practice after recovery from fractured skull$

Wild defenseman Brock Faber returns to practice after recovery from fractured skull

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber returned to practice with the team on Thursday, moving closer to making his regular season debut that was delayed by a fractured skull.

The Canadian PressNov 6, 2026 • 2 min read

Hurricanes sign Nikishin to 1-year, $3M deal to end restricted free agent's contract stalemate

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one-year, $3 million contract to end a contract stalemate with a restricted free agent yet to play this season.

The Canadian PressOct 25, 2026 • 1 min read

Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais is out 4-6 weeks after having an appendectomy

Washington Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after undergoing a successful appendectomy.

The Canadian PressOct 23, 2026 • 1 min read

Senators sign head coach Travis Green to multi-year contract extension

The Ottawa Senators have signed head coach Travis Green to a multi-year contract extension, the NHL club announced on Monday.

The Canadian PressOct 19, 2026 • 3 min read

Blackhawks Patrick Kane sets NHL assist record for U.S.-born players with a helper on Bedard's goal

Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane earned another career milestone in becoming the NHL’s career leader in assists among U.S.-born players.

The Canadian PressOct 16, 2026 • 1 min read

Maple Leafs acquire Raty from Canucks for forwards Buhr and Quillan

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Finnish forward Aatu Raty from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forwards Brandon Buhr and Jacob Quillan.

The Canadian PressOct 15, 2026 • 1 min read

Red Wings sign 2-time All-Star forward Alex DeBrincat to 7-year contract worth $13 million per year

The Detroit Red Wings signed two-time All-Star forward Alex DeBrincat to a seven-year contract worth $13 million per season on Wednesday.

The Canadian PressOct 14, 2026 • 2 min read

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