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Last-place Blue Jackets fire Evason, hire Bowness Last-place Blue Jackets fire Evason, hire Bowness

The Columbus Blue Jackets, last in the Metropolitan Division, have fired coach Dean Evason, the team announced Monday, and immediately hired Rick Bowness to replace him, president of hockey operations and general manager Don Waddell confirmed.

Reports: NHL selects Sabres to host draft in June Reports: NHL selects Sabres to host draft in June

The NHL has selected the Buffalo Sabres to host its 2026 draft in June, according to multiple reports. The draft will be held at the Sabres' home arena, KeyBank Center.

Pens sign veteran F Lizotte to 3-year extension Pens sign veteran F Lizotte to 3-year extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed veteran forward Blake Lizotte to a three-year extension, which runs through the 2028-29 season and is worth an average of $2.25 million a year.

Progress on near-ready hockey arena pleases IOC Progress on near-ready hockey arena pleases IOC

With most of the seating in place, the IOC is pleased with the progress of the almost-ready ice hockey arena for the Winter Olympics amid construction delays.

Broberg signs $48M deal, injured in Blues' loss Broberg signs $48M deal, injured in Blues' loss

The St. Louis Blues signed defenseman Philip Broberg, 24, recently named to Sweden's team for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, to a six-year, $48 million contract extension, the team announced on Saturday, after originally signing him in August 2024.

Kane becomes 50th player to join NHL's 500 club Kane becomes 50th player to join NHL's 500 club

Patrick Kane became the 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals, scoring his second goal of the game into an empty net with 3:53 left to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Thursday night.

✍ Olympic roster grades for U.S., Canada, more ✍ Olympic roster grades for U.S., Canada, more

Which country looks best heading into the Milano Cortina Games? Here's our full breakdown of each.