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✍ Olympic roster grades for U.S., Canada, more
Which country looks best heading into the Milano Cortina Games? Here's our full breakdown of each.[read more]
NHL moves Panthers start time for CFP title game
The start time of Florida's game against San Jose on Jan. 19 has been moved up to 6 p.m., one hour ahead of the previously scheduled puck drop in Sunrise.[read more]
Broberg signs $48M deal, injured in Blues' loss
The St. Louis Blues signed defenseman Philip Broberg, 24, recently named to Sweden's team for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, to a six-year, $48 million contract extension, the team announced on Saturday, after originally signing him in August 2024.[read more]
Pens sign veteran F Lizotte to 3-year extension
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed veteran forward Blake Lizotte to a three-year extension, which runs through the 2028-29 season and is worth an average of $2.25 million a year.[read more]
NHL returns to Buffalo, picks Sabres to host draft
The Buffalo Sabres will host the 2026 NHL draft at their home arena, KeyBank Center, from June 26-27.[read more]
NHL, NHLPA 'pleased' with Olympic arena ice test
There was an Olympic ice testing event in Milan last week, at Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, and the NHL and NHLPA said in a statement they were "pleased," adding that it was a "a good trial run and provided important insight" as next month's Games near.[read more]
Last-place Blue Jackets fire Evason, hire Bowness
The Columbus Blue Jackets, last in the Metropolitan Division, have fired coach Dean Evason, the team announced Monday, and immediately hired Rick Bowness to replace him, president of hockey operations and general manager Don Waddell confirmed.[read more]
Pickups: Stack your lineup with Oilers, Senators this week
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.[read more]
What comes next after a wild week in the hockey world?
From trade chatter in multiple cities to epic blowouts to a hole in the Olympic ice, hockey fans have lots to digest.[read more]
NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's Olympic players
The Lightning are up to No. 2 -- and are tops in players on Olympic rosters. Here's who each team will send.[read more]