Vilardi became a restricted free agent July 1 after completing a two-year, $6.88 million deal. He had career highs in 2024-25 with 27 goals, 34 assists, 61 points and 71 games. … [Read more...] about Winnipeg Jets sign forward Gabriel Vilardi to six-year, $45 million extension
Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov requests trade after misunderstandings with coach
Blue Jackets right wing Yegor Chinakhov, the No. 21 pick in the 2020 NHL draft, has requested a trade. … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov requests trade after misunderstandings with coach
NHL schedule release: What to watch for next season, from Matthew Schaefer to more Alex Ovechkin
The back-to-back defending champion Florida Panthers are set to raise their second consecutive Stanley Cup banner as part of an opening night tripleheader on Oct. 7, and it will not take long for fans to see way more games on the same day. … [Read more...] about NHL schedule release: What to watch for next season, from Matthew Schaefer to more Alex Ovechkin
NHL releases the 2025-26 schedule, the last 82-game season before new CBA increases it to 84
The NHL released the full 2025-26 schedule on Wednesday, the final 82-game season before the new collective bargaining agreement kicks in and increases it to 84. … [Read more...] about NHL releases the 2025-26 schedule, the last 82-game season before new CBA increases it to 84
Blackhawks agree to 3-year, entry-level deal with No. 3 overall pick Anton Frondell
The 18-year-old Swedish forward’s deal has a $975,000 salary cap hit. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks agree to 3-year, entry-level deal with No. 3 overall pick Anton Frondell
Panthers’ 2nd Stanley Cup banner raising set for Oct. 7 before hosting Blackhawks to open NHL season
The back-to-back champions will lead off an opening night tripleheader. … [Read more...] about Panthers’ 2nd Stanley Cup banner raising set for Oct. 7 before hosting Blackhawks to open NHL season
Avalanche add former Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol as assistant to boost power play
Dave Hakstol joins an Avalanche staff under coach Jared Bednar that includes Nolan Pratt, goaltending coach Jussi Parkkila and assistant/video coach Brett Heimlich. … [Read more...] about Avalanche add former Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol as assistant to boost power play
Stars trade Matt Dumba to Penguins in swap of defensemen as Pittsburgh also gets draft pick
Dumba was a healthy scratch for all 18 playoff games as the Stars lost in the Western Conference final for the third consecutive year. … [Read more...] about Stars trade Matt Dumba to Penguins in swap of defensemen as Pittsburgh also gets draft pick
Josh Manson signs 2-year contract with Colorado Avalanche after injury-plagued season
Josh Manson, who has one season remaining on a four-year contract he signed with Colorado in 2022, could have become an unrestricted free agent after next season. … [Read more...] about Josh Manson signs 2-year contract with Colorado Avalanche after injury-plagued season