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ASU hockey coach says he is 'right guy' despite player's collapse
Arizona State head hockey coach Greg Powers declined to answer questions Wednesday about a player's collapse during a team workout last month but says he still believes he is the right person to lead the team.[read more]
Ex-Canadiens owner George Gillett Jr. dies at 87
George Gillett Jr., who was a former majority owner of the NHL's Montreal Canadiens and part owner of soccer's Liverpool FC, has died. He was 87.[read more]
Messier 'horrified' by Oilers' hire of Babcock as coach after accusations
Former NHL star Mark Messier, who had a Hall of Fame career with the Edmonton Oilers, said he was "horrified" by the team's hiring of controversial coach Mike Babcock.[read more]
Sabres' injured Samuelsson at risk of missing start of season
Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson is listed as week to week with a lower-body injury, leaving him in jeopardy of missing the start of the season.[read more]
2026 Fantasy hockey draft guide: Rankings, picks and more
Your one-stop shop for everything fantasy hockey as you prepare for your draft.[read more]
Greg Wyshynski's cheat sheet: The top 10 players to take in every fantasy draft
Wyshynski is back with the 10 players he's looking to draft in every 2026 fantasy hockey league.[read more]
Bounce-back picks: The fantasy hockey stars looking to turn back the clock
Here are the fantasy hockey players poised to return to past success, and others you should be wary of.[read more]
Stanley Cup contender tiers: Who are the top challengers to the throne?
We slotted all 32 NHL teams into one of six groups heading into the 2026-27 season.[read more]
Sources: Wild GM Guerin gets contract extension
Bill Guerin has signed a multiyear contract extension as general manager of the Minnesota Wild, sources told ESPN.[read more]
Bettman: NHL still in 'wait-and-see' mode on adding two expansion teams
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said the league continues to get pitched by potential owners but is not currently in a formal round of expansion.[read more]