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Lightning goalie Vasilevskiy is expected to miss the first 2 months of the season after back surgery
The team announced the stunning injury news Thursday, midway through training camp and with opening night less than two weeks away.
Calgary Flames sign Backlund to contract extension, name him captain
Backlund has signed a two-year, US$9-million extension with the club, and will be the 21st player to wear the "C" in franchise history.
NHL board of governors approves sale of Ottawa Senators to Andlauer group
The NHL announced Thursday that the transfer of the club to a group led by Michael Andlauer.
Bruins captaincy passes from soft-spoken Bergeron to in-your-face Marchand. He says he's ready
Marchand follows in a line of Bruins captains that runs from Hall of Famers Sprague Cleghorn to Dit Clapper to Milt Schmidt and Ray Bourque.
Canadiens acquire Tanner Pearson, 2025 draft pick from Canucks for DeSmith
Pearson has recorded 133 goals and 139 assists in 590 career games in his time with the Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins and Canucks.
Mike Babcock resigns as head coach of Blue Jackets amid investigation
In a statement released Sunday, the Blue Jackets said Babcock's resignation was a mutual decision between the team and coach.
NHL and NHLPA are now planning to hold a scaled-down World Cup of Hockey in February 2025
The NHL and NHL Players’ Association are still planning to host a World Cup in February 2025.
Jets make centre Adam Lowry new captain, third to wear 'C' in Winnipeg history
The pride in Adam Lowry's voice was evident after being named captain of the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday.
Avalanche agree to terms with forward Tomas Tatar on a 1-year contract
The Colorado Avalanche agreed to terms Tuesday with forward Tomas Tatar on a one-year contract worth $1.5 million.
Canucks name defenceman Quinn Hughes 15th captain in franchise history
Canucks name defenceman Quinn Hughes 15th captain in franchise history.
Ottawa Senators sign defenceman Jake Sanderson to eight-year, US$64.4M extension
The Ottawa Senators have locked up another key piece of their future.
Swedish winger Carl Hagelin retires from the NHL because of an eye injury
Hagelin has not played since taking an errant stick to his left eye during Washington Capitals practice on March 1, 2022.
Maple Leafs sign coach Sheldon Keefe to a multiyear contract extension
Keefe has posted a 166-71-30 record since being hired on Nov. 20, 2019.
Oilers sign defenseman Evan Bouchard to 2-year, $7.8 million contract
Bouchard will count $3.9 million against the salary cap each of the next two seasons.
Maple Leafs sign star center Auston Matthews to four-year, $53 million extension
Auston Matthews has put pen to paper on a deal that is set to make him the NHL’s highest-paid player.
Rangers sign Alexis Lafrenière to a 2-year contract worth $4.65 million
Lafrenière will count just over $2.3 million against the salary cap each of the next two seasons as part of the deal.
Coyotes sign coach André Tourigny to 3-year contract extension
The Arizona Coyotes have signed coach André Tourigny to a three-year contract extension.
Lightning sign Brandon Hagel to an 8-year extension worth $52 million
Hagel will count $6.5 million against the salary cap annually when the new contract kicks in for the 2024-25 season.
Former Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier retires after playing more than a decade in NHL
Bernier has retired after playing more than a decade in the NHL, a career that spanned six teams and included winning a Stanley Cup ring.
Jets sign defenceman Logan Stanley to one-year contract
The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Logan Stanley to a one-year contract worth US$1 million.