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Wild acquire Coleman, Maatta in Flames trade
The Wild were busy in re-signing their own free agents and acquiring forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta in a trade with the Flames.[read more]
🏒 Offseason trade grades: Trocheck, Nurse, more
The summer trade season is officially on fire! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.[read more]
Ovechkin returning for 22nd season with Capitals
NHL career goals leader Alex Ovechkin will return for the 2026-27 season with the Capitals.[read more]
Lightning add D Carlson after Werenski reports
The Lightning have signed coveted free agent John Carlson to a two-year deal to fill the need on the right side of their defense.[read more]
Stars captain Benn returning for an 18th season
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn is returning for an 18th season with the only team he has ever played for in his NHL career.[read more]
James Dolan puts son in charge of Rangers
James Dolan, executive chairman of MSG Sports, has given day-to-day operations of the New York Rangers to his 32-year-old son Quentin Dolan, the team announced mmFriday.[read more]
Stillman, 23, signs one-year deal with Red Wings
Forward Chase Stillman, 23, a St. Louis native and 2021 first-round pick of the New Jersey Devils, secured a one-year, two-way contract with Detroit on Sunday, a deal that will be worth $850,000 at the NHL level should he make the Red Wings roster.[read more]
No. 1 overall pick McKenna signs deal with Leafs
The Maple Leafs have inked Gavin McKenna, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL draft, to a three-year, entry-level contract.[read more]
Flyers tender offer sheet to Ducks' star Carlsson
The Flyers said Friday that they have tendered an offer to sheet to Anaheim Ducks star center Leo Carlsson for a five-year deal that's worth $18 million annually.[read more]
How the Capitals won the offseason -- and Ovechkin...
A three-word social media video signaled the Great 8's return. But the Caps had been quite busy well before that.[read more]