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Jeff Blashill opens Blackhawks stint with tone-setting Day 1
New coach Jeff Blashill went through his first practice with the Blackhawks on Thursday, with hopes of starting to build a culture with one of the NHL's youngest teams.
Kaprizov renews fondness for 'second home' Minnesota despite no new deal
Kirill Kaprizov has begun training camp with the Minnesota Wild without a new contract. His current deal expires next summer. The 28-year-old left wing told reporters after practice that he's not looking to leave the team.
Stars' Jake Oettinger moving on from quick hook in playoffs
Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger hopes one day to be able to laugh about being pulled in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final vs. the Oilers last season.
Kings captain Anze Kopitar retiring after 2025-26 season
Kings captain Anze Kopitar, who helped lead Los Angeles to Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014, says he will retire after the 2025-26 season.
Rangers to try Mika Zibanejad at wing for J.T. Miller pairing
As the Rangers open training camp, coach Mike Sullivan figures to start Mika Zibanejad -- who has played the vast majority of his NHL career at center -- on J.T. Miller's right wing.
GM: Allegations against Capitals assistant 'not hockey-related'
The allegations against Washington Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love are "not hockey-related," the team's general manager said on Thursday.
Alex Ovechkin undecided if 2025-26 will be final season
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin said he hasn't decided whether 2025-26 will be his final NHL season.

New coach Jeff Blashill went through his first practice with the Blackhawks on Thursday, with hopes of starting to build a culture with one of the NHL's youngest teams.

Kirill Kaprizov has begun training camp with the Minnesota Wild without a new contract. His current deal expires next summer. The 28-year-old left wing told reporters after practice that he's not looking to leave the team.

Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger hopes one day to be able to laugh about being pulled in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final vs. the Oilers last season.

Kings captain Anze Kopitar, who helped lead Los Angeles to Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014, says he will retire after the 2025-26 season.

As the Rangers open training camp, coach Mike Sullivan figures to start Mika Zibanejad -- who has played the vast majority of his NHL career at center -- on J.T. Miller's right wing.

The allegations against Washington Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love are "not hockey-related," the team's general manager said on Thursday.

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin said he hasn't decided whether 2025-26 will be his final NHL season.