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🏒 Free agency: News, contracts, grades, buzz
Get up to speed on all the latest veteran additions teams are making beginning on June 30.[read more]
Tortorella let down by Vegas call after Final run
John Tortorella admits he was "disappointed" by the Golden Knights' decision not to retain him after their surprising run to the Stanley Cup Final but says he is already thinking about another coaching opportunity.[read more]
Blue Jackets, Sillinger agree on 3-year contract
The Blue Jackets avoided arbitration by reaching an agreement to sign forward Cole Sillinger to a three-year, $13.875 million contract.[read more]
Swedish team rescinds Foote deal amid fan uproar
Färjestad BK of the Swedish Elite League announced Thursday it was not going to honor Cal Foote's contract after conversations with stakeholders.[read more]
IIHF bars Russia from 4 tournaments in 2027
The International Ice Hockey Federation said Russia will not be allowed to participate in four tournaments next year after a review by the organization's council.[read more]
No. 1 NHL draft pick McKenna sets rookie goals
Gavin McKenna, the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, outlined his season goals on Wednesday at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase.[read more]
Celebrini extension makes him NHL's highest-paid
The $18.8 million average annual value on his five-year extension will make Macklin Celebrini the highest-paid player in the NHL.[read more]
Grading preseason bold predictions for all 32 NHL ...
Steve Yzerman "failing up?" Spot on. Rangers returning to the playoffs? Not so much.[read more]