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Ducks, goalie Lukas Dostal reach 5-year contract extension Ducks, goalie Lukas Dostal reach 5-year contract extension

Lukas Dostal, who went 23-23-7 with one shutout and a 3.10 GAA last season, has reached a five-year contract extension with the Ducks, the team announced Thursday.

Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov requests trade Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov requests trade

Blue Jackets right wing Yegor Chinakhov, the No. 21 pick in the 2020 NHL draft, has requested a trade.

NHL releases 2025-26 schedule for last 82-game season before new CBA NHL releases 2025-26 schedule for last 82-game season before new CBA

The NHL released the full 2025-26 schedule, the final 82-game season before the new CBA kicks in and increases it to 84.

Ex-Rangers goalie, Sharks executive Wayne Thomas dies at 77 Ex-Rangers goalie, Sharks executive Wayne Thomas dies at 77

Wayne Thomas, who played in goal primarily for the Rangers and went on to have a career as an assistant coach and longtime Sharks executive, has died at age 77.

Blackhawks reach entry-level deal with No. 3 pick Anton Frondell Blackhawks reach entry-level deal with No. 3 pick Anton Frondell

The Blackhawks agreed on Tuesday to a three-year, entry-level contract with Anton Frondell, who was the No. 3 overall pick in last month's draft.

Sabres extend D Bowen Byram on 2-year, $12.5M deal Sabres extend D Bowen Byram on 2-year, $12.5M deal

The Buffalo Sabres have signed restricted free-agent defenseman Bowen Byram to a two-year, $12.5-million contract extension, as speculation continues about his future with the team.

Panthers to raise Stanley Cup banner Oct. 7 to open NHL season Panthers to raise Stanley Cup banner Oct. 7 to open NHL season

The Florida Panthers will raise their second Stanley Cup banner on Oct. 7 to kick off the 2025-26 NHL season ahead of their opener against the Chicago Blackhawks.