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In NHL’s long-awaited return, veterans and emerging stars to make Olympic debuts

The age difference between the Olympic debuts of Nico Hischier and Victor Hedman help illustrate what Olympic participation means to the nearly 150 NHL players participating at the Olympics.

Scott BurnsideFeb 6, 2026 • 6 min read

Denton Mateychuk of the Columbus Blue Jackets

Player Features

Competitive spirit comes naturally to Mateychuk siblings

Now in his second year with the Columbus Blue Jackets, 21-year-old Denton Mateychuk credits his siblings and his parents for his success to date.

Chris LomonFeb 5, 2026 • 5 min read

Player Features

Olympics to help satisfy international appetite for hockey best-on-best

The not-too-distant memory of the 4 Nations Face-Off set the table for more international best-on-best heading into the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

Scott BurnsideJan 28, 2026 • 8 min read

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Patrick Kane passes Mike Modano for the most NHL points by a US-born player

Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history, passing Mike Modano with an assist for his 1,375th point on an assist Thursday night for the Detroit Red Wings against the Washington Capitals.

The Canadian PressJan 30, 2026 • 3 min read

'Where I fell in love with hockey': NHLers look back at their outdoor rink memories

Vegas Golden Knights centre Jack Eichel, who grew up just outside Boston, remembers feeling free on the local ponds each winter.

The Canadian PressJan 28, 2026 • 4 min read

Detroit Red Wings sign Ben Chiarot to a 3-year, $11.55 million contract extension

The Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday signed veteran defenseman Ben Chiarot to a three-year contract extension worth $11.55 million.

The Canadian PressJan 28, 2026 • 1 min read

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko set to undergo season-ending hip surgery

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko is set to undergo hip surgery that will end his season, general manager Patrik Allvin said Tuesday.

The Canadian PressJan 27, 2026 • 1 min read

Golden Knights acquire Andersson in trade sending Whitecloud to Flames

The Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights added an offensive element to their blue line by acquiring defenseman Rasmus Andersson in a trade Sunday with the Calgary Flames.

The Canadian PressJan 19, 2026 • 2 min read

Ducks' Leo Carlsson out 3-5 weeks with thigh injury, threatening his OIympic availability for Sweden

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson will be sidelined for three to five weeks after undergoing a procedure to treat a left thigh injury, putting his Olympic participation for Sweden in question.

The Canadian PressJan 17, 2026 • 1 min read

Columbus Blue Jackets fire coach Dean Evason, hire Rick Bowness to replace him

Evason is the first NHL coach fired this season. General manager Don Waddell announced the abrupt change with his team sitting in last place in the Eastern Conference 45 games into the season with a record of 19-19-7.

The Canadian PressJan 13, 2026 • 2 min read

Ottawa Senators agree to one-year contract with veteran goaltender James Reimer

The one-way deal with an average annual value of US$850,000 is for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, the team said in a statement.

The Canadian PressJan 12, 2026 • 1 min read

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