The arena is undergoing a series of long-needed renovations since first opening in 1996. Last year, the Sabres replaced the roof and installed a new video scoreboard over center ice. The next series of renovations are expected to address upgrading the seats and fan amenities. … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres home arena to remain KeyBank Center after reaching 10-year naming rights extension
Longtime Capitals center Backstrom is resuming his hockey career with Brynas IF in Sweden
Nicklas Backstrom is resuming his hockey career back in his native Sweden with Brynas IF after missing all of last NHL season because of a nagging hip injury. … [Read more...] about Longtime Capitals center Backstrom is resuming his hockey career with Brynas IF in Sweden
Sabres avoid arbitration by signing defenseman Connor Timmins to 2-year, $4.4 million contract
The Buffalo Sabres avoided a salary arbitration hearing with Conor Timmins by signing the newly acquired defenseman to a two-year, $4.4 million contract on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Sabres avoid arbitration by signing defenseman Connor Timmins to 2-year, $4.4 million contract
Hockey Canada sexual assault trial judge says onus of proof for the charges has not been met
A Superior Court Justice said prosecutors could not meet the onus of proof for the charges against Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote. … [Read more...] about Hockey Canada sexual assault trial judge says onus of proof for the charges has not been met
Hurricanes’ Jackson Blake signs 8-year, $45 million contract extension
The son of former NHL forward Jason Blake had 17 goals and 17 assists in 80 regular-season games last season and added three goals and three assists in 15 playoff games. … [Read more...] about Hurricanes’ Jackson Blake signs 8-year, $45 million contract extension
Sabres avoid arbitration with Bowen Byram by signing him to a 2-year, $12.5M contract
Bowen Byram will count $6.25 million against the salary cap through the 2026-27 NHL season. … [Read more...] about Sabres avoid arbitration with Bowen Byram by signing him to a 2-year, $12.5M contract
Kraken sign forward Kaapo Kakko to three-year contract
The Kraken acquired the 24-year-old Kakko from the New York Rangers on Dec. 18 in exchange for defenseman Will Borgen and draft picks. … [Read more...] about Kraken sign forward Kaapo Kakko to three-year contract
Hockey’s beloved emergency backup goalies face an uncertain future with new NHL rule
The new collective bargaining agreement that goes into effect for the 2026-27 season will change the EBUG program. … [Read more...] about Hockey’s beloved emergency backup goalies face an uncertain future with new NHL rule
Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal signs five-year contract, avoids arbitration
Dostal had a 23-23-7 record with a 3.10 goals-against average and .903 save percentage for Anaheim last season. … [Read more...] about Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal signs five-year contract, avoids arbitration