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Babcock returns to NHL coaching to lead Oilers
Mike Babcock, who last coached the Maple Leafs before being fired in 2019, was officially named the next head coach of the Oilers on Tuesday.[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]
Olympian Maltais joins PWHL champion Victoire
The Walter Cup champion Montreal Victoire have signed Emma Maltais to a two-year contract on Tuesday in adding another Canadian Olympian to their lineup.[read more]
Brady Tkachuk: Trade 'wasn't about' Matthew
Brady Tkachuk claimed that playing with his brother Matthew wasn't the primary reason he wanted to leave the Ottawa Senators to join the Florida Panthers.[read more]
Devils deal rights to Nemec, Tsyplakov to Flames
The Devils have traded the rights to pending restricted free agent defenseman Simon Nemec and winger Maxim Tsyplakov to the Flames in return for a pair of first-round draft choices, a second round pick and prospect Etienne Morin.[read more]
Caps acquire veteran Kyrou in trade with Blues
The Capitals acquired veteran winger Jordan Kyrou from the Blues in exchange for Connor McMichael, Milton Gastrin and the No. 16 pick in Friday's NHL draft.[read more]
Senators land Eklund from Sharks for No. 9 pick
The Senators acquired left winger William Eklund, prospect Kasper Halttunen and the rights to prospect Brandon Svoboda from the Sharks for the No. 9 pick in this week's NHL Draft.[read more]
Sources: NHL eyes Austin, Houston for expansion
The NHL is exploring putting a second team in Texas, with Austin and Houston as potential targets, commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday.[read more]
Bettman: 'Level of decorum' expected of Babcock
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said that although there was no basis for keeping the Oilers from hiring Mike Babcock, the veteran coach is expected to uphold a "certain level of decorum."[read more]
Latest rumblings on NHL trades, signings, picks du...
The first round is Friday. Our reporters pass along the latest intel they're hearing from around the league.[read more]