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Penguins GM wants more certainty from Malkin on his future
Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas said he's "not doing this day-to-day, year-to-year thing with Geno," after Evgeni Malkin waited until May to sign a contract extension that brings the franchise legend back for a 21st year.[read more]
Hurricanes, Panthers, Avs favored to win 2027 Stanley Cup
Although sportsbooks are not in consensus over which NHL team should be the stand-alone Stanley Cup favorite in the new season, three stand above the rest -- Carolina, Florida and Colorado.[read more]
ASU hockey players dispute school review of teammate's collapse
Seven Arizona State hockey players disputed the university's review of a teammate's collapse and called for the school to put athletic staff on leave pending an independent investigation, according to a letter sent to the university president Monday.[read more]
Maple Leafs trade for Marchenko, sign him to six-year extension
The new-look Maple Leafs, on the eve of the NHL season, acquired Kirill Marchenko in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday, the teams announced, and Toronto quickly agreed to a six-year extension with the 26-year-old forward.[read more]
Wild top-pair D-man Faber has surgery on fractured skull
Wild top-pair defenseman Brock Faber underwent surgery for a fractured skull and is out indefinitely.[read more]
Canes still hoping for deal with holdout Nikishin
The Hurricanes are still hoping to reach a deal with holdout defenseman Alexander Nikishin.[read more]
🏒 Stanley Cup contender tiers: Who are the top challengers?
We slotted all 32 NHL teams into one of six groups heading into the 2026-27 season.[read more]
From the Tkachuks in Florida to McDavid's future, what we're hearing ahead of the 2026-27 season
The NHL is ready to drop the puck on Tuesday. What are some of the big storylines we're watching ahead of the start of a new season?[read more]
NHL season preview: Rankings from 1-32 and what to know about every team
Will Carolina win the Cup yet again? Who are the top challengers? Get key intel on every club here.[read more]
Expert picks for the 2026-27 NHL season: Stanley Cup, division winners, awards
Can the Canes repeat? Who are the favorites for major individual hardware? Here are our predictions.[read more]