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🏒 Stanley Cup contender tiers: Who are the top challengers?
We slotted all 32 NHL teams into one of six groups heading into the 2026-27 season.[read more]
Penguins' Kuzmenko taking leave after father killed by bear on fishing trip
Penguins' forward Andrei Kuzmenko is taking a leave of absence from the team after his father, Alexander, was killed by a bear while fishing in Russia on Tuesday.[read more]
Fantilli gets $82.5M deal, becomes Blue Jackets' highest-paid player
The Blue Jackets re-signed center Adam Fantilli to a six-year, $82.5 million contract.[read more]
Oilers' Hyman: Messier welcome to come see 'positivity' under Babcock
One day after Mark Messier said he was "horrified" by the Oilers' hiring of Mike Babcock, Edmonton forward Zach Hyman invited the Hall of Famer to see how the team is operating under the controversial coach's guidance.[read more]
Flyers' Zegras gets rare equipment violation penalty for tucking in jersey
Flyers forward Trevor Zegras was given a minor penalty for "improperly wearing the equipment" in Thursday's preseason game after being warned about tucking his jersey into his pants.[read more]
Sharks make Celebrini, 20, youngest ever team captain
Macklin Celebrini, 20, has been selected as the Sharks captain, making him the youngest in team history to fill that role.[read more]
Hurricanes sign goalie Kochetkov to 2-year extension through 2028-29
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov to a two-year extension running through the 2028-29 season with an average annual value of $3.95 million.[read more]
Cheat sheet: The names you need to know
A printable guide to take to your fantasy hockey draft, with the best of ESPN Fantasy all in one place.[read more]
Ultimate draft board: How the first 20 picks should play out
Here's how every pick should go in the first two rounds of a 10-team fantasy hockey draft.[read more]
Projecting the NHL's leap-forward, regression candidates: Michkov, Misa, Mantha, more
Here are a dozen players who are in for a heightened -- or lowered -- level of production this season.[read more]