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Knights promote Craig from AHL to be new coach
The Golden Knights promoted Ryan Craig, who coached their AHL affiliate, to lead their NHL team Wednesday after moving on from John Tortorella a day earlier.[read more]
📈 Way-too-early 2026-27 NHL Power Rankings
Here's how the teams stack up looking ahead to next fall -- and what to watch this offseason.[read more]
Capitals ink coach Carbery to multiyear extension
The Washington Capitals have signed head coach Spencer Carbery to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Thursday.[read more]
Goldeneyes draft Harvey first in PWHL entry draft
Caroline Harvey -- the standout NCAA defenseman and 2026 Olympic gold medalist -- was selected first overall by the Vancouver Goldeneyes in the Professional Women's Hockey League entry draft Wednesday.[read more]
Predators hire Langenbrunner as GM assistant
The Nashville Predators hired Jamie Langenbrunner as a special assistant to new general manager Chris MacFarland.[read more]
Sabres send Kesselring to Sharks, land 20th pick
The Sharks, who hold the No. 2 pick in next week's NHL draft, sent the No. 20 pick to the Sabres for defenseman Michael Kesselring and the No. 27 pick.[read more]
Maple Leafs hire Hiller amid front office overhaul...
The Maple Leafs have hired Jim Hiller as their new head coach. He had a 93-58-24 record over parts of three seasons as the coach of the Kings.[read more]
Are the Golden Knights actually evil? We asked the...
They're one of the league's most successful franchises -- and one that topped a recent fan poll as "No. 1 villain."[read more]
2026 draft order: Picks 1-224 including all 32 tea...
Here's a list of the top picks in the NHL draft, which will take place in Buffalo on June 26 and 27.[read more]
Every NHL team's biggest prospect pipeline need --...
Each club is in a different place in its contention cycle, but these are the positions each should target in the draft.[read more]