Hockey

Columbus risks losing Norris winner Zach Werenski if the rebuild drags on, mirroring Edmonton's McDavid pressure. With two years left and a vetoed...

Connor Bedard is laser-focused on ending Chicago's playoff drought, declaring "We want to be a playoff team and that's our only goal" after signing...

The Islanders face new obstacles with five weekday matinee games in the expanded 84-game schedule, complicating lineup and starting goalie choices for...

Montreal is sticking to its patient rebuild by passing on Kraken forward Shane Wright, as his Seattle frustrations could resurface amid growing center...

• Fantilli projections benchmark after Bedard's $15M AAV deal: 3 years at $12M, 5 at $13M, or 8 at $15M.
• Red Wings GM hunt opens with internal and...

Patrick Kane has reportedly narrowed his free-agent list to the Buffalo Sabres and Chicago Blackhawks ahead of 2026-27.

• Sabres implications: Ending...

• Writing on the wall: Insider says Jets and Hellebuyck's partnership is ending after they let Eric Comrie walk
• Buffalo Sabres: Top destination...

• Bedard extension tied to Byram trade via their long-standing connection.
• Maple Leafs still expect to trade Morgan Rielly before next season.
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The NHL's plan for two new teams collides with sky-high expansion costs that few cities can clear.

• New Orleans: Faded hockey past and lack of fresh...

The Montreal Canadiens are staying disciplined by avoiding Patrick Kane in free agency, instead targeting impact players via trade to preserve cap flexibility and align with their long-term window.

Contract Extensions

• 🔥 Bedard Extension: The Chicago Blackhawks signed Connor Bedard to a five-year, $75 million contract extension at $15...

• Proven winners arrive: Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta, both two-time Cup champions, join Minnesota via trade from Calgary.
• Roster gaps filled: The...

Kyle Davidson's offseason blended bold commitments with notable risks, highlighted by Connor Bedard's five-year, $75M extension at $15M AAV that locks...

The Maple Leafs have clearly established Matthew Knies as untouchable this offseason.

• Rangers' serious interest collapsed because Toronto's asking...

After adding Kuzmenko, Robertson and others this offseason, the Penguins still need at least one more left-shot defenseman to address blueline depth following the losses of Wotherspoon and Shea. A top-four option should be the priority.

• Devils sign Mantha as part of latest roster moves
• Jets add Perfetti in key offseason deal
• Prospect signings and 2026-27 home openers also featured

Connor Bedard's five-year, $75M deal at $15M AAV keeps him in Chicago through 2031 while front-loading money to preserve cap space for immediate...

• Pavel Zacha ranks No. 12 after a career year as a top-six center, with his trade value peaking before his final contract season.
• Bruins hope to...

Brendan Shanahan would have major interest in Detroit's GM opening, offering experienced leadership tied to the franchise's championship past as the team seeks a playoff breakthrough. His fit depends on a clear roster plan, not just nostalgia.

The Rangers couldn't land Matthew Knies because Toronto demanded far more than a Trocheck swap, citing his age-23 prime and six-year $7.75M deal as...