NHL News
Likely top NHL pick McKenna commits to Penn St.
Gavin McKenna, 17, the projected No. 1 pick of the 2026 NHL draft, is committing to Penn State, he announced on SportsCenter Tuesday, telling ESPN that he feels "this is the next step in my development to reach my ultimate goal of playing in the NHL."
NHL, PA extend CBA, with 84 games, through '30
The NHL and NHL Players' Association have ratified their four-year extension of the CBA, which includes an 84-game regular season, through 2030.
Avalanche add ex-Kraken coach Hakstol to staff
The Avalanche added former Seattle head coach Dave Hakstol to their staff Tuesday as an assistant to boost a power-play unit that struggled in the postseason.
'Gritty' McBain secures 5-year deal from Mammoth
The Utah Mammoth re-signed center Jack McBain, 25, who set a career high of 27 points while playing in all 82 games last season, to a five-year contract worth $21.25 million on Monday, a deal that will count $4.25 million annually against the salary cap.
Johnson, 2-time Cup winner with Lightning, retires
Former Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson, 34, announced his retirement after playing 13 NHL seasons and winning the Stanley Cup twice with the Tampa Bay Lightning, explaining in a Monday social media post that "I'm ready for what's next."
'Workhorse' York nets five-year deal from Flyers
Defenseman Cam York, 25, and the Philadelphia Flyers agreed to terms Monday on a five-year contract worth $25.75 million, a price that could turn out to be a bargain with the salary-cap limit rising from $88 million last year to $113.5 million by 2027-28.
Canes sign coveted Ehlers to 6-year, $51M deal
The Carolina Hurricanes have made their splashy offseason signing, inking forward Nik Ehlers to a six-year, $51 million contract on Thursday.
Sharks add veteran D Orlov for 2 years, $13M
The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Dmitry Orlov to a 2-year, $13 million contract, the team announced Thursday.
✍️ Free agency: Grades, fits for biggest signings
With free agency underway, we're handing out marks for all of the big deals around the league.
Likely top NHL pick McKenna commits to Penn St.
Gavin McKenna, 17, the projected No. 1 pick of the 2026 NHL draft, is committing to Penn State, he announced on SportsCenter Tuesday, telling ESPN that he feels "this is the next step in my development to reach my ultimate goal of playing in the NHL."
NHL, PA extend CBA, with 84 games, through '30
The NHL and NHL Players' Association have ratified their four-year extension of the CBA, which includes an 84-game regular season, through 2030.
Avalanche add ex-Kraken coach Hakstol to staff
The Avalanche added former Seattle head coach Dave Hakstol to their staff Tuesday as an assistant to boost a power-play unit that struggled in the postseason.
'Gritty' McBain secures 5-year deal from Mammoth
The Utah Mammoth re-signed center Jack McBain, 25, who set a career high of 27 points while playing in all 82 games last season, to a five-year contract worth $21.25 million on Monday, a deal that will count $4.25 million annually against the salary cap.
Johnson, 2-time Cup winner with Lightning, retires
Former Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson, 34, announced his retirement after playing 13 NHL seasons and winning the Stanley Cup twice with the Tampa Bay Lightning, explaining in a Monday social media post that "I'm ready for what's next."
'Workhorse' York nets five-year deal from Flyers
Defenseman Cam York, 25, and the Philadelphia Flyers agreed to terms Monday on a five-year contract worth $25.75 million, a price that could turn out to be a bargain with the salary-cap limit rising from $88 million last year to $113.5 million by 2027-28.
Canes sign coveted Ehlers to 6-year, $51M deal
The Carolina Hurricanes have made their splashy offseason signing, inking forward Nik Ehlers to a six-year, $51 million contract on Thursday.
Sharks add veteran D Orlov for 2 years, $13M
The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Dmitry Orlov to a 2-year, $13 million contract, the team announced Thursday.
✍️ Free agency: Grades, fits for biggest signings
With free agency underway, we're handing out marks for all of the big deals around the league.