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Busy Kings add Haula up front, re-sign Laughton
After adding Mats Zuccarello and Corey Perry on one-year deals early on in free agency Wednesday, the Kings continued to build in the afternoon, signing Erik Haula to a two-year contract, and re-signing Scott Laughton to a three-year contract extension.[read more]
Sources: Bobrovsky inks 3-year Toronto deal
Veteran goalie Sergei Bobrovsky signed a three-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team announced Wednesday.[read more]
Cup champ Andersen, Oilers agree on one-year deal
Veteran goaltender Frederik Andersen, 36, who helped the Hurricanes win three playoff series before giving the starter's net up to Brandon Bussi in the Stanley Cup Final, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Oilers.[read more]
Werenski 'aligned' with Jackets GM, wants to stay
Zach Werenski, who just won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman, ended all drama surrounding his name and trade talks Wednesday, vowing his commitment to the Blue Jackets in a statement, adding "I want to win and I want to do that in Columbus."[read more]
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]
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]
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]
🏒 Who makes the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2027?
With the 2026 class just announced, let's look ahead to next year.[read more]
Sources: Oilers set to deal Nurse, 31, to Sharks
The Edmonton Oilers traded defenseman Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday afternoon, keeping the 31-year-old veteran in the Western Conference. In exchange, his former club acquired defensemen Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp.[read more]
Live NHL free agency tracker: Contract details for...
Get up to speed on all the latest veteran additions teams are making beginning on June 30.[read more]