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The jock, the nerd and the Stanley Cup championshi...
Coach Rod Brind'Amour and GM Eric Tulsky blended the perfect recipe, creating a team that won its first Cup in 20 years -- and will be back for more.[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]
Ducks target 5-6 months for Terry (hip) return
Ducks forward Troy Terry is expected to miss five to six months after having surgery to repair a hip impingement and labral tear.[read more]
Bellemare says he's retiring from hockey at 41
Pierre-Edouard Bellemare announced on social media that he was retiring from hockey, putting an end to a career that included reaching the top league in the world at age 29 and making his Olympic debut weeks before turning 41.[read more]
Bruins to retire Bergeron's No. 37 next season
The Boston Bruins said Thursday they are retiring Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 as part of a ceremony next season.[read more]
Capitals ink coach Carbery to multiyear extension
The Washington Capitals have signed head coach Spencer Carbery to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Thursday.[read more]
NHL clears Babcock to coach amid Oilers' interest
Following an investigation into his brief tenure with the Blue Jackets in 2023, the NHL has cleared Mike Babcock to coach again amid the Oilers' interest in hiring him.[read more]
Source: Leafs to acquire Raddysh from Lightning
The Maple Leafs have acquired Darren Raddysh in a sign-and-trade deal with the Lightning, taking one of the top offensive defensemen off the upcoming NHL free agent market.[read more]
Toews, Stanley Cup and Olympic champ, retires
Jonathan Toews, a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Blackhawks and two-time Olympic gold medalist with Canada, has announced his retirement.[read more]
2026 draft order: Picks 1-224 including all 32 tea...
Here's a list of the top picks in the NHL draft, which will take place in Buffalo on June 26 and 27.[read more]