Capitals sign G Petersen to professional tryout
The Washington Capitals announced that goaltender Cal Petersen will join training camp on a professional tryout agreement.
ADVERTISEMENT
Veteran F Hayes signs in KHL after 12 NHL seasons
Veteran forward Kevin Hayes signed a one-year deal with the KHL’s Ak Bars Kazan on Tuesday, leaving the NHL after 12 seasons in the league.
Sens prospect Stanley believes off-season skates with Celebrini, Bedard will pay off
Ottawa Senators prospect Hoyt Stanley is not expected to break camp with the big club for the 2026-27 season, but the defenceman has surrounded himself with the right people to get him there. The 21-year-old West Vancouver, B.C. native does much of his off-season work at home, skating with several NHLers, including a pair of hometown stars in Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard.
Flames’ Nemec didn’t ask for trade but happy move was ‘finally figured out’
Defenceman Simon Nemec is ready to turn the page and start his new chapter with the Calgary Flames. The 22-year-old never established a firm foothold in New Jersey, but says he never asked for a trade from the Devils, who drafted him second overall in the 2022 Draft.
Timeline might push Canucks towards a Boeser trade
The veteran Vancouver winger is still a productive player, but he likely makes more sense as a coveted trade asset who could help accelerate the rebuild, Travis Yost writes.
Kopitar has no regrets on retirement: ‘It’s definitely the end’
Newly retired forward Anze Kopitar was back on the ice last week for a tribute game to Hockey Hall of Fame defenceman Zdeno Chara.
Draisaitl excited to play under Babcock: ‘We’re looking to be coached’
The Edmonton Oilers core players have repeatedly stated they are excited to play under Mike Babcock as he gets set for his first stint behind an NHL bench since 2019.
Sakic ‘pretty confident’ Makar will sign extension before season
Joe Sakic was back in the goal-scoring business Sunday night in an alumni game that featured some of his Stanley Cup-winning Colorado Avalanche teammates.
NHL could see expansion team awarded to Houston or Austin before the end of the year
The National Hockey League is on track to add a 33rd franchise as soon as the end of the year, according to deputy commissioner Bill Daly.
NHL referee Rank wins fourth Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur golf title
NHL referee Garrett Rank won his fourth Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship on Friday, breaking a last-hole tie with a 6-foot par putt at Brantford Golf & Country Club.
Misa says upstart Sharks are ‘hungry’ after coming close to playoff appearance last season
The San Jose Sharks will be one of the more intriguing teams entering the 2026-27 NHL season.
Navy lighthouse jersey selected by Islanders fans as 2027-28 alternates
After three rounds of voting, New York Islanders fans selected the navy lighthouse option as the team’s third jersey for the 2027-28 season.
Red Wings acquire F Muzzatti from Predators for future considerations
The Detroit Red Wings acquired the rights to forward Sutter Muzzatti from the Nashville Predators on Thursday in exchange for future considerations.
Pavelski joins Wisconsin’s men’s hockey coaching staff after being a candidate for Leafs job
Former NHL all-star Joe Pavelski has joined the University of Wisconsin’s men’s hockey coaching staff as director of player development, the school announced on Friday.
Blue Jackets G Merzlikins undergoes shoulder surgery; no timeline set on return
Columbus Blue Jackets netminder Elvis Merzlikins underwent surgery on Monday to repair an injured shoulder and is currently without a timeline for return, the team announced on Thursday.
Drysdale sees playoffs as ‘the standard now’ for rising Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers returned to the playoffs this past season for the first time since 2020 and the team has no plans of going through another drought moving forward.
Bruins and Oilers to play NHL games in Germany in 2027
The Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers will each play two regular-season games in Germany next year as part of the NHL and NHLPA’s efforts to grow hockey in the country, the league announced Thursday.
‘Great things ahead’: Rielly grateful to remain with Leafs after summer of speculation
After a summer full of speculation about his future, does Morgan Rielly expect to return for a 14th season with the Maple Leafs? “I mean, that’s what I would expect, yeah,” the 32-year-old defenceman said during a media availability at the Hockey Night in Brampton charity event on Wednesday, Mark Masters writes.
Ducks acquire forward Cruz Lucius from Penguins
The Anaheim Ducks have acquired forward Cruz Lucius from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for future considerations, it was announced Wednesday afternoon.
All 32 NHL teams getting new ‘Hometown Remix’ jerseys this season
The NHL announced the Hometown Remix uniform series for all 32 teams on Wednesday. The sweaters will “authentically celebrate the fans, city, and local culture of each team,” according to the league.
Cowan excited to get started with new-look Maple Leafs: ‘There’s a buzz around Toronto’
Easton Cowan is excited to get back to work with the Toronto Maple Leafs after the team made significant changes both on and off the ice.
ADVERTISEMENT