Pro Hockey Talk

Stan Bowman hired as Edmonton Oilers general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations after Blackhawks assault scandal. … [Read more...] about Oilers hire Bowman as GM less than 3 years since he resigned after Blackhawks sexual assault scandal

Dean Evason hired as the next head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, filling the NHL's final vacancy … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets hire Dean Evason as their next coach

The 21-year-old Byfield made significant strides last season with the Kings, recording a career-high 20 goals and 35 assists while playing 80 games. … [Read more...] about Quinton Byfield agrees to a 5-year, $31.25 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings

Torey Krug is considered out indefinitely. … [Read more...] about Blues’ Torey Krug diagnosed with pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle, could miss the season

Evgeny Kuznetsov put on waivers to terminate contract ending a rollercoaster NHL career. … [Read more...] about Hurricanes put Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers to terminate contract

Simon Holmstrom had 15 goals and 10 assists in 75 games with the Islanders last season. … [Read more...] about Islanders sign restricted free agent forward Simon Holmstrom to a 1-year contract

Jeff Skinner becomes the third player to have his contract bought out by Buffalo over a 13-season playoff drought, joining Ville Leino and Christian Ehrhoff. … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres buy out the final three years of forward Jeff Skinner’s 8-year, $72 million contract

Patrick Kane is entering his 17th professional season. … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane re-signs with the Detroit Red Wings on a 1-year deal

Brian MacLellan, 65, spent a decade as GM since taking over for George McPhee in 2014. He finished the building of the team that won the franchise’s first Stanley Cup title in 2018. … [Read more...] about Capitals promote Chris Patrick to GM, Brian MacLellan remains president of hockey operations