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Growing the game in Utah remains priority for O’Brien

Giving back at the grassroots level, Liam O’Brien aims to grow hockey in Utah with a new clothing line inspired by his “spicy” nickname.

Chris LomonJan 8, 2026 • 4 min read

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Reinhart warmed up ahead of second career NHL Winter Classic

The Florida Panthers will take on the New York Rangers on Jan. 2 at LoanDepot Park.

Chris LomonDec 31, 2025 • 4 min read

Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders signs on as Hockey Fights Cancer champion.

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Schaefer signs on as Hockey Fights Cancer Champion

A quicky standout on and off the ice, Matthew Schaefer has become an official Hockey Fights Cancer champion, serving as an ambassador to the joint initiative of the NHLPA and NHL, powered by the V Foundation for Cancer Research.

Chris LomonDec 21, 2025 • 5 min read

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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

Patrick Kane becomes 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals

The 37-year-old Kane is the fifth U.S.-born player to reach the milestone.

The Canadian PressJan 9, 2026 • 2 min read

Sharks acquire goaltender Laurent Brossoit in a trade with the Blackhawks

The Sharks sent defensemen Ryan Ellis and Jake Furlong, along with a 2028 fourth-round pick, to the Blackhawks for Brossoit, defenseman Nolan Allan and a 2028 seventh-rounder.

The Canadian PressJan 8, 2026 • 2 min read

San Jose Sharks sign Alexander Wennberg to a three-year, $18M contract extension

The 31-year-old Wennberg was set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season before reaching the deal to stay in San Jose.

The Canadian PressJan 4, 2026 • 1 min read

Senators goalie Linus Ullmark takes personal leave of absence

Senators general manager Steve Staios announced Ullmark's leave in a statement Sunday, saying he has the organization's full support.

The Canadian PressDec 28, 2025 • 1 min read

Lightning, defenseman JJ Moser agree on 8-year, $54 million extension

J.J. Moser has signed an eight-year, $54 million extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning, meaning the team has locked up the standout defenseman through the 2033-34 season.

The Canadian PressDec 28, 2025 • 1 min read

Canadiens acquire centre Phillip Danault from Kings for second-round pick

The Montreal Canadiens acquired the veteran centre from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2026 second-round draft pick Friday night, announcing the move a little more than an hour before the NHL's holiday roster freeze.

The Canadian PressDec 20, 2025 • 2 min read

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