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Sources: NHL eyes Austin, Houston for expansion Sources: NHL eyes Austin, Houston for expansion

The NHL is looking to start the expansion process in Texas, with Austin and Houston as potential targets, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

Babcock returns to NHL coaching to lead Oilers Babcock returns to NHL coaching to lead Oilers

Mike Babcock, who last coached the Maple Leafs before being fired in 2019, was officially named the next head coach of the Oilers on Tuesday.

Brady Tkachuk: Trade 'wasn't about' Matthew Brady Tkachuk: Trade 'wasn't about' Matthew

Brady Tkachuk claimed that playing with his brother Matthew wasn't the primary reason he wanted to leave the Ottawa Senators to join the Florida Panthers.

Keith Tkachuk makes HOF a day after son's trade Keith Tkachuk makes HOF a day after son's trade

Less than 24 hours after his sons became teammates when Brady was dealt from Ottawa to Florida, joining brother Matthew, Keith Tkachuk was elected into the Hall of Fame Monday after waiting for more than a decade and a half since his playing career ended.

Islanders hire Cup winner Dupuis for front office Islanders hire Cup winner Dupuis for front office

Former Stanley Cup winner Pascal Dupuis has been hired as the Islanders' director of player development, the team announced Tuesday.

Golden Knights owner launching NBA Vegas bid Golden Knights owner launching NBA Vegas bid

Golden Knights founder and majority owner Bill Foley announced Monday that he is launching a bid to bring an NBA franchise to Las Vegas.

Week after Cup, Brind'Amour not in '26 HOF class Week after Cup, Brind'Amour not in '26 HOF class

Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour, 55, who led his club to the Stanley Cup title last week after captaining it to a championship in 2006 as a player, was not elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday and is not a part of the six-person 2026 class.

Oilers sign D-man Murphy to 5-year, $20.5M deal Oilers sign D-man Murphy to 5-year, $20.5M deal

The Oilers have signed defenseman Connor Murphy to a five-year, $20.5 million contract.

📈 Way-too-early 2026-27 NHL Power Rankings 📈 Way-too-early 2026-27 NHL Power Rankings

Here's how the teams stack up looking ahead to next fall -- and what to watch this offseason.